ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Supervisory Excellence Certificate at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a comprehensive, non-credit program designed to prepare frontline leaders to guide teams with confidence, clarity, and accountability. Built for today’s fast-paced and evolving workplaces, the program equips supervisors with practical tools, ethical frameworks, and advanced communication strategies to motivate employees, navigate challenges, and deliver measurable results. Organized into three stackable microcredentials, the program blends applied theory with simulations, real-world scenarios, and action planning to ensure immediate workplace impact. Designed for learners who want practical, immediately applicable skills - not theory alone - this certificate supports those ready to lead teams with ethical judgment and measurable impact from day one.
This Program is Perfect For
This program is ideal for the following roles across industries:
- New/Emerging Supervisors
- Aspiring Leaders
- Current Supervisors
- Team Leads
- Frontline Managers
- Staff Identified for supervisory development
What You Will Learn
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Synthesize leadership, ethical, and interpersonal principles to foster positive, high-trust team cultures
- Design and implement structured operational processes to enhance productivity and align resources with organizational goals
- Evaluate conflict, change, and uncertainty to lead teams effectively through transition using advanced communication and conflict-resolution strategies
Program Details
The certificate includes 9 courses (63 contact hours) delivered in a hybrid format with part-time scheduling. Learners may earn three optional microcredentials:
- Foundational Leadership & Supervision
- Operational Management & Productivity
- Strategic Supervision & Change Management
The program also includes options for additional mastery projects and proficiency labs, including opportunities to engage with UNLV alumni professionals. Courses are taught by instructors with an average of 10 years of supervisory experience across multiple sectors.
Once you fulfill all certificate program requirements as outlined in the Academic Plan, you may request your certificate.