Rural Online Initiative
Certified Remote Work Leader
Earn this certificate in 25-30 hours (6-8 hours per week over 4 weeks)!
The Remote Work Leader Course (MRWL) is a blended course, combining online work with interactive virtual workshops. It is designed to engage you, as an organizational leader or manager, in appropriate techniques, curricula, and resources for the development and leadership of a remote work program. You'll also learn various approaches to managing remote employees and designing remote jobs.
APPLY FOR THE COURSE HERE!Course Dates 2021
| Course Start Date |
Course End Date |
Course Duration |
Application Deadline |
Workshop Dates (Thursdays) |
Workshop Times (1 hour) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6 | July 31 | 1 month | June 30 12 PM MT |
July 8, 15, 22 & 29 | 9 AM or 12 PM MT |
| September 7 | October 2 | 1 month | September 1 12 PM MT |
September 9, 16, 23 & 30 | 9 AM or 12 PM MT |
| November 1 | December 4 | 1 month | October 27 12 PM MT |
November 4, 11, 18 & December 2 |
9 AM or 12 PM MT |
Course Fees
| Course Fee | Note |
|---|---|
| $199/Participant | Participants residing in the State of Utah may qualify for up to a 50% reimbursement for the cost of this course through the Custom Fit training program. This applies only to participants working in a for-profit company. Companies will need to submit a single application for funding through one of the following approved institutions in their geographic location:
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Course Schedule
The Remote Work Leader course consists of seven core modules delivered in a self-paced, online format, integrated with four interactive virtual workshops hosted via video conference. Participation in the workshops and learning modules alternate and are based on the following schedule:
| Week | Description |
|---|---|
| Week 1 |
Attend Interactive Workshop #1
Complete Module 1: Vision |
| Week 2 |
Complete Module 2: Culture Attend Interactive Workshop #2
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| Week 3 |
Complete Module 4: Performance Management Complete Module 5: Conflict Management Attend Interactive Workshop #3
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| Week 4 |
Complete Module 6: Change Management Attend Interactive Workshop #4
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A complete course rubric and full list of competencies are available for download.
FAQ's
Access the course syllabus by clicking here!
The program consists of nine core modules with the following objectives:
- Module 1: Vision
- Module 2: Culture
- Module 3: Communication
- Module 4: Performance Management
- Module 5: Conflict Management
- Module 6: Change Management
- Module 7: Learning & Development
Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, the participant will be able to:
- Critically assess their organization’s current vision for the future
- Create a plan to include culture-building in routine operations
- Develop an effective communication agreement between remote employees and management
- Design a performance management plan to address common challenges with managing remote employees
- Create a conflict resolution chart
- Develop a change management process to address barriers to organizational change
- Design a strategy for addressing common barriers to remote employees’ learning and development
This course includes four live interactive workshops hosted over a video call using Zoom, a free video-conferencing software. Workshops will be held on Thursdays (please see course dates and schedule), and participation in all four workshops is mandatory for this course. If you are not able to participate fully in the workshops, please enroll in a different section of the course that is compatible with your schedule.
To successfully complete the course and earn the Master Remote Work Leader certificate, you will need to do all of the following:
- Complete all 7 course modules, including any assignments and quizzes contained within each module.
- Pass each assessment with a minimum score of 80%.
- Attend all four interactive workshops.
Upon successful completion of these course requirements, you will be presented with a Certificate of Completion to add to your professional credentials. You will also be supported by the Rural Online Initiative program as you move forward with creating a remote work environment within your organization.
All module quizzes and assignments are due on Wednesday evenings at 11:59 PM MT. The specific due dates for the other work assigned in each module are listed in the Course Summary at the end of the Syllabus in Canvas.