Programme information
Become an exceptional leader and maximise your impact in business
Despite making up nearly half of the workforce and most students pursuing higher education, women are underrepresented in leadership positions. The ongoing wage gap further highlights the undervaluation of women’s contributions. This course explores the social and psychological factors that challenge professional women and provides essential knowledge and skills for all successful business professionals. Featuring insights from women leaders, the course offers practical, data-driven advice for career advancement. Key topics covered include leadership, management, communication, work-life balance, networking, negotiation, and body language.
Develop your skills, knowledge
and abilities in:
- Defining leadership and articulating essential skills while exploring the impact of body language on leadership.
- Utilising body language in negotiation, challenging gender stereotypes and navigating cultural norms.
- Addressing challenges facing women in business, including gender stereotypes, unfair treatment, and underrepresentation.
- Understanding leadership theories, organisational structures, and emotional intelligence, recognising women’s unique challenges in managerial roles.
- Mastering managerial tasks, including delegating, motivating, coaching, delivering feedback, navigating conflict, and disciplining poor behaviour.
- Communicating in the workplace, overcoming gender stereotypes, dysfunctional communication patterns, and utilising strategies for effective communication.
- Navigating work-life balance challenges, debunking myths, setting personal priorities, and implementing strategies for stress management and burnout prevention.
- Developing networking skills, overcoming challenges faced by women, and establishing meaningful mentoring relationships.
- Understanding negotiation principles, recognising challenges for women, mastering negotiation skills, and closing deals effectively in various scenarios.
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And cultivate the professional competencies to work in a high-demand field
Empower yourself to lead in the workforce with St Mary’s University’s Certificate in Leadership for Women in Business, designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the competitive business world. Unleash your full potential and break the glass ceiling with confidence.
Learning through courses including:
- Body Language for Women in Business
- Current Issues Facing Women in Business
- Leadership and Management for Women in Business
- Communication for Women in Business
- Work-Life Balance for Women in Business
- Networking and Mentorship for Women in Business
- Negotiation for Women in Business
