Change Leadership
Knowing how to initiate, lead, and manage successful change initiatives is valuable for leaders at all levels. Topics may include: change theories and models; change management strategies; initiating and implementing change; and organizational and individual learning associated with change experiences.
Course at a glance
- Fully online course, accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- This is a certified ACMP QEP (Qualified Educational Provider) course.
- Aimed at emerging leaders, supervisors, and mid-level managers who seek to move up within their organization by improving their leadership skills.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
Recognize the concepts within various change models.
Apply Kotter’s Accelerate 8-Step Model to a case study and assess reasons for change failure.
Describe the difference between leading and managing change.
Evaluate the different elements of change from a leadership perspective.
Consider what change capability means to an organization.
Explain and analyze the Change Framework: Evaluate – Strategize – Plan – Execute – Sustain.
Construct the elements of a high functioning leadership team.
Apply systems thinking to identify solutions and implement change.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Take note:
- All course resources and learning materials will be available through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- This is a graded course; assessment includes post-course work to be completed via eClass.
Currently counts towards:
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└ core course
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└ core course
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└21-hour elective course
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└ elective course
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└21-hour elective course
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└21-hour course option
Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.
*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
When will this course be offered?
New course schedules are released each June and November.