MCRO 350V - Leadership Well-Being and Resilience Skills Micro-Credential

Course Description

Well-being practices for leaders are essential to ensure you maintain your physical, mental, and emotional health, positively impacting your leadership abilities and the overall success of your organization. The COVID-19 pandemic increased recognition of the mental health implications in the workplace. For leaders, this entails a dual responsibility. Firstly, recognizing and addressing our well-being is essential to ensuring we perform at our best. Secondly, comprehending and offering support to team members facing various challenges in their daily well-being is equally vital. Effective leadership necessitates developing a strong strategy combining humility, courage, and compassion. 

Wherever you may be located, the online facilitated Micro-Credential in Well-being Practices for Leaders is designed for all leadership levels who desire to improve your own workplace well-being and bring well-being to your team.  You will gain the tools to grow and positively impact your workplace. Peer collaboration and practical and theoretical guidance form the foundation of the Micro-Credential and participants are encouraged to share their well-being practices. 

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 

• Define well-being and resilience. 
• Define what well-being means on a personal level. 
• Explain why work-life balance is an important facet of leadership. 
• Develop self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and stress management skills. 
• Practice well-being and resilience skills. 
• Cultivate resilience to navigate challenges and inspire resilience in others. 
• Create personalized action plans to enhance personal well-being.  
• Create a list of external resources for well-being practices. 

Notes

The online Micro-Credential course offers a flexible learning experience, combining synchronous and asynchronous elements. Here's what you can expect:

Self-Study

Our asynchronous online learning component provides a comprehensive and well-structured exploration of course modules, allowing participants to delve into the material at their own pace before the live sessions. The content is presented with clarity, supplemented by a variety of resources, including articles, videos, and additional materials. Upon completing the online self-study, learners will be thoroughly prepared to actively engage in profound discussions and activities during the subsequent live interactive sessions.

Interactive Zoom Sessions 

Two days of live interactive Zoom sessions serve as a dynamic platform that breathes life into the course content. In these sessions, students will actively interact with the instructor, fellow participants, and the course material through discussions, group activities, case studies, and reflective exercises. This is where theory seamlessly merges with practical application, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to share their insights, pose questions, and challenge preconceived notions. Active participation in these real-time sessions not only refines students' comprehension of the weekly topic but also cultivates critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills, which can be directly applied to professional practice.

You are required to complete 3 hours of self-study prior to attending the scheduled Zoom sessions and 3 hours following them.

This program has no prerequisites. A commitment to participate in all sessions is highly encouraged for a successful outcome. 

Technology requirements:

• Laptop or Desktop Computer, you need to be able to watch videos during class, open PDF files, and chat with other learners 
• Access to the Internet. 
• A webcam and a headset, microphone, or speakers for your computer will be required. 

This program qualifies for the StrongerBC future skills grant, which provides funding of up to $3500 per person for short-term skills training. Please visit the ProSIT StrongerBC page to confirm your eligibility and to learn how to apply.

Supported by the Province of British Columbia