Course Description

"Managing Virtual Employees": Journey into the Heart of Digital Leadership!

Embark on an exhilarating voyage into the realm of virtual management with "Managing Virtual Employees," a cutting-edge online course meticulously tailored for the visionary leaders steering the ship of remote teams in our increasingly digital era. This transformative experience seeks to:

  1. Illuminate the timeless core principles of management that form the bedrock of effective leadership.

  2. Decode the intricate tapestry of virtual work, empowering you to adapt and thrive in this distinctive digital landscape.

Dive deep into the essence of management, unraveling the myriad skills that breathe life into leadership, and witnessing how these competencies evolve and flourish within the dynamic expanse of virtual workspaces. Through fifteen meticulously crafted modules, you'll not only comprehend each topic but immerse yourself in its profound significance, acquiring actionable insights, avant-garde strategies, and indispensable tools to hone your craft.

With engaging examination exercises accompanying each chapter, you'll not only gauge your progress but also refine your understanding, ensuring mastery at every juncture.

Whether you're a seasoned manager seeking to navigate the digital tide, an aspirant setting sights on leadership horizons, or a curious explorer at the crossroads of management and virtual realms, this course beckons.

Step into the future of leadership, harness the power of the digital age, and redefine what it means to lead in a boundlessly interconnected world. Your odyssey into the heart of digital leadership awaits!

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Analyze the impact of COVID-19 on management practices by comparing pre-and post-pandemic strategies through case studies and discussions to understand organizational shifts.
  • Identify and demonstrate effective management skills for leading virtual teams, including communication, emotional intelligence, and digital proficiency, by completing interactive scenarios and assessments.
  • Define the key characteristics of autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire management styles and their applications in different workplace contexts.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of different management styles in virtual environments by identifying their advantages and disadvantages in remote work settings.
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify and describe three main management styles (autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire) and their subtypes based on situational appropriateness.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of different management styles in virtual workplaces and propose strategies for adapting traditional techniques to remote settings.
  • Define virtual communication and identify three common challenges associated with it, including how time zones and media limitations affect team dynamics.
  • Recognize and demonstrate best practices for optimizing virtual communication, such as maintaining clarity, fostering active listening, and selecting appropriate digital tools for team interaction.
  • Define the role of video meetings in enhancing communication and collaboration in a virtual workplace by identifying three specific benefits over traditional text-based communication.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of three different video conferencing platforms by comparing their features, integration capabilities, and scalability options to determine which best meets organizational needs.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use a messaging platform to effectively communicate with team members in a remote work environment by utilizing its features such as file sharing and real-time messaging.
  • Describe the advantages of asynchronous communication in a global team setting, including improved collaboration and work-life balance by referencing specific examples of messaging platform functionalities.
  • Demonstrate the ability to select and implement appropriate project management tools that align with organizational needs to optimize team productivity and efficiency.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 
 

Assessment Guide

Assessment Points
Why this Course? 1 points
Lesson 1 Exam 10 points
Lesson 2 Exam 10 points
Lesson 3 Activity 1 points
Lesson 3 Exam 10 points
Lesson 4 Activity 1 points
Lesson 4 Exam 10 points
Lesson 5 Exam 10 points
Lesson 6 Exam 10 points
Lesson 7 Activity 1 points
Lesson 7 Exam 10 points
Lesson 8 Activity 1 points
Lesson 8 Exam 10 points
Lesson 9 Exam 10 points
Lesson 10 Exam 10 points
Lesson 11 Activity 1 points
Lesson 11 Exam 10 points
Lesson 12 Activity 1 points
Lesson 12 Exam 10 points
Lesson 13 Exam 10 points
Lesson 14 Exam 10 points
Lesson 15 Exam 10 points
The Final Exam 70 points
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