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Organizational Behavior and Management Specialization

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Organizational Behavior and Management Specialization

Organizational Behavior And Leadership.

Build Insight Into Motivation, Communication, Ethics, And Organizational Success

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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze organizational challenges using behavioral, cultural, and leadership theories to develop effective management strategies.

  • Apply principles of motivation and communication to evaluate and improve team performance and organizational effectiveness.

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July 2026

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Specialization - 8 course series

Organizational Behavior and the Diverse Workforce

Organizational Behavior and the Diverse Workforce

Course 1, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Explain the scope of organizational behavior, its contributing disciplines, and its role in addressing management challenges.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Workplace inclusivity
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Team Building
Category: Operational Efficiency
Category: People Management
Category: Performance Improvement
Category: Diversity Awareness
Category: Team Collaboration
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Business Management
Category: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Category: Organizational Development
Category: Behavior Management
Job Attitudes and Personality

Job Attitudes and Personality

Course 2, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze the impact of employee values, attitudes, and behaviors on job fit and satisfaction in the workplace.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Team Building
Category: People Analytics
Category: People Management
Category: Team Performance Management
Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Structure and Culture

Course 3, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate how organizational structure and culture impact employee behavior and workplace ethics.

  • Apply change management strategies to overcome resistance and guide organizational evolution.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Organizational Structure
Category: Organizational Change
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Organizational Strategy
Category: Business Transformation
Category: Change Management
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Culture Transformation
Category: Organizational Development
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Organizational Leadership
Decision Making and Motivation

Decision Making and Motivation

Course 4, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate the impact of perceptual biases and ethical considerations on managerial decision-making.

  • Apply motivational theories to assess and enhance employee engagement and job satisfaction.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Decision Making
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Business Ethics
Category: People Analytics
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Job Evaluation
Category: Behavioral Management
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Motivational Skills
Category: Recognizing Others
Category: Productivity
Category: Team Motivation
Category: Drive Engagement
Category: Job Analysis
Category: Performance Review
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Groups and Teams in the Workplace

Groups and Teams in the Workplace

Course 5, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze conflict dynamics and negotiation strategies to effectively manage and resolve workplace disputes.

  • Evaluate team dynamics and communication processes to build cohesive groups and mitigate dysfunction.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Negotiation
Category: Team Performance Management
Category: Team Building
Category: Teamwork
Category: Leadership Studies
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Category: Internal Communications
Category: Strategic Communication
Category: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Category: Collaboration
Category: Team Management
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Communication
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Coordinating
Category: Business Communication
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Behavior Management
Organizational Leadership

Organizational Leadership

Course 6, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate leadership theories by analyzing the roles of power, trust, and influence in organizational effectiveness.

  • Assess the impact of political behavior and ethical dilemmas on leadership challenges and communication.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Leadership Studies
Category: Leadership
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Verbal Strategic Communication
Category: Team Building
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Influencing
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Professional Development
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Business Leadership
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Trustworthiness
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Human Resources

Human Resources

Course 7, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate employee selection, training, and performance management methods to build a diverse and effective workforce.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Recruitment
Category: Employee Training
Category: Human Resources
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: Management Training And Development
Category: Full Cycle Recruitment
Category: Learning Styles
Category: Workforce Development
Category: Human Resource Policies
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Training Programs
Category: Human Resource Management
Category: Performance Review
Category: Diversity Awareness
Category: People Management
Category: Performance Appraisal
Category: Staff Management
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Talent Recruitment
The Impact of Emotion in the Workplace

The Impact of Emotion in the Workplace

Course 8, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Assess the impact of emotions, moods, and stress on the workplace and apply strategies to foster a positive and healthy environment.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Stress Management
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Cultural Sensitivity
Category: Mental Health
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Mindfulness
Category: Staff Management
Category: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Intercultural Competence
Category: Resilience
Category: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Category: Professionalism
Category: Positivity

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