Manager Certificate Programs

Continuing education to help your leaders grow

Leadership Development for New Managers with Proven Results

Modern workplace environments are dynamic and fast-changing. To keep up and lead well, today’s managers need to grow along with the demands of their workplace. Our manager certificate programs equip managers at any stage of their leadership journey with the skills they need in their roles.

Each Series Includes:

6 management training courses (offered in person or hybrid)

Virtual group coaching sessions via the LIFTT Community

Coaching guides for participants’ managers

The Foundational Manager Certificate Series

Managers today face unprecedented challenges—balancing productivity with the need to coach, mentor, and support increasingly independent and remote teams. 

Our Foundational Manager Series equips managers, supervisors, and team leads with the core skills needed to thrive in this evolving role. In this management professional development program, participants strengthen their leadership, improve communication, and gain practical strategies to drive engagement, accountability, and performance. 

Ideal For:

MEA’s Foundational Manager Series is designed for new and emerging managers who are interested in building core leadership and management skills.

Instructor-Led Courses

Successful Communication

Learn strategies for clear communication, how to recognize communication barriers, and assess styles and behaviors.

Management Fundamentals

Explore effective management, address challenges, and learn strategies for engagement, employee development, and delegation.

Basics of Employment Law for Non-HR Professionals

Learn employment law basics and how they impact best practices, particularly in the interview process.

Managing People through Motivation

Learn methods to motivate employees, influence behaviors, adjust your approach, and boost overall motivation.

Accountability and Action

Create a game plan for building accountability with your team and design and use agreements.

Coaching Skills for Managers and Supervisors

Learn to incentivize players and develop coaching strategies to boost team productivity and quality.

The Advanced Manager Certificate Series

Today’s managers face greater responsibility than ever—balancing productivity with coaching, communication, and employee engagement. 

MEA’s Advanced Manager Series equips managers and supervisors with the advanced skills needed to thrive in this environment. Participants explore conflict resolution, building high-performing teams, addressing problem employees, gaining organizational buy-in, and coaching for continuous performance improvement. 

With practical tools and personalized guidance, this management professional development program strengthens leadership capabilities and prepares managers to lead confidently, effectively, and with lasting impact. 

Ideal For:

The Advanced Manager Series is intended for managers looking to continue their leadership development. This immersive development experience is designed to strengthen their ability to grow high-performing teams, enhance collaboration, and lead with confidence and influence.

Instructor-Led Courses

Taking Flight with DiSC

Understand DISC® styles to improve communication, manage conflict, reduce stress, and boost team productivity.

Conflict Management

Learn how to recognize potential conflict and manage the resolution of workplace conflicts.

Discipline & Termination Strategies for Managers

Learn about progressive discipline, when to apply corrective actions, and steps within the termination process.

Team Development

Learn strategies to build a successful, unified team for daily management or special projects.

Managing Up the Ladder

Learn strategies and tools to work with and for your bosses more effectively.

Performance Management: More Than Just an Appraisal

Learn how to develop a strategy for performance management in your department, including performance appraisals.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a management professional development program?

A management professional development program is a structured learning experience designed to help managers build essential leadership and team management skills. Our program combines instructor-led courses, self-paced eLearning modules, and group coaching sessions to help managers excel in their roles.

Manager training classes are ideal for new and experienced managers, supervisors, and team leads who want to strengthen their leadership, communication, and team management abilities. These classes help participants develop practical skills to motivate teams, improve performance, and confidently handle workplace challenges.

We offer a variety of management training courses within our Foundational and Advanced manager certificate programs. Our instructor-led sessions include topics such as accountability, coaching, conflict management, employment law, performance management, and more. 

We offer a variety of in person manager training classes and courses at our location in King of Prussia, PA. Whether you’re looking for management training near me or prefer virtual options, our flexible programs are designed to fit your schedule and learning preferences.  

Not sure which program is right for you?

Contact us to discuss your management training needs.