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Management for IT Professionals Certificate

The Management for IT Professionals Certificate Program is particularly well suited for anyone in IT who has recently assumed management responsibilities, anyone who is managing IT professionals, or anyone who wants a perspective on some of the unique issues facing the management of IT professionals. The certificate program consists of 4 required courses and 3 electives. If you are electing to complete the certificate program all completed courses must be taken prior to taking your selected electives.

Each course is $240 (USD) and is 30 contact hours with 3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) awarded. The cost of the entire certificate program is $1680.

Each online course can be completed at your own pace, anytime, anywhere with a high-speed Internet connection and personal computer. A certificate program may be completed within 6-9 months.

To register for classes click here or you may call us toll free within the U.S. at 866-574-9125 or 386-226-7694.

Required Courses:

ALF-3003 Strategic Management in Operations ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
This course develops the practical and managerial skills necessary to effectively plan for operational success. This course covers the basic details for developing an operational plan and designing the strategic direction necessary to achieve company goals.

ALF-3017 Business Best Practices ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
Students will learn the basics of starting, owning and managing a business. This course will cover the fundamentals from idea generation all the way to implementation.

ALF-3020 Management Issues in the I.T. Environment ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
This course provides an understanding of financial and accounting terms even for students with no financial background. The course will cover foundational principles of interpreting financial statements, determining company profitability and measuring cash flow.

ALF-3021 Collaborative Problem Solving ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
This course focuses on the principles and techniques of marketing by exploring the issues necessary in the management of the marketing process. The course will detail the entire marketing process including the role of ethics and technology and the basic principles of advertising and public relations.

Electives: (Choose 2 of the following:)

ALF-3004 Legal Issues in Operations ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
In today's legal environment there are many issues that a business encounters in operating successfully. These issues include employment law, compliance and regulatory requirements, as well as licensing, permits and taxes. This course will explore some of the more important topics in running the operations of a business in accord with legal requirements.

ALF-3012 Persuasive Communication ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
Persuasive communication is essential for not only selling products and services of a business, but for obtaining financing and running daily operations as well. This course will provide students with the opportunity to gain confidence and improve their communication skills. Even the most skilled communicator can always learn additional techniques for success.

ALF-3013 Budgeting Essentials ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
In this course students will be introduced to the fundamentals of the budgeting process including understanding not only how to prepare a budget but how to manage a budget within the context of a hierarchical organizational structure.

ALF-3014 Organizational Leadership and Decision Making ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
Leaders in any organization often set the tone and establish benchmarks for success. In this course the focus is on developing a successful leadership style to facilitate team building, collaboration and a corporate culture that promotes success. Different decision making techniques will be explored in the context of successful leadership styles.

ALF-3015 Organizational Development and Change ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
Since most business organizations are social systems, this course focuses on the organizational culture and how it influences the way people work to maximize the long term health of an organization and its people. This course explores the development process and how to successfully effectuate change.

ALF-3018 Negotiating Strategies ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
The business environment and culture of any business relationship is often the product of a negotiation. This course will explore the process of negotiating, evaluate negotiation styles and consider successful negotiation strategies for most environments. There will be an opportunity to role-play a negotiation.

ALF-3019 Seven Management Disciplines ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
The seven management disciplines essential to management and business success are discussed in the context of all areas of business operation and management. This course provides a round-table opportunity to evaluate real-life business issues.

ALF-3022 Financial Accounting for I.T. Managers ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
In this course you will be introduced to the fundamentals of financial accounting management and the profit and loss responsibility that is normally attributable to a position of management.