In today’s workplace, employees are frequently promoted to supervisory roles based on their technical expertise. However, success as a supervisor requires more than technical knowledge—it demands strong interpersonal and leadership skills. This certificate program is designed to equip new or inexperienced supervisors with the essential tools to effectively manage and motivate their teams. It also provides experienced supervisors with the opportunity to enhance and refine their supervisory skills for continued professional growth.
This program consists of six one-day workshops, including three required seminars and three electives chosen from a number of offerings. The program is offered in Portsmouth and UNH Manchester. You are required to complete the program within two years. For those wishing to complete the program sooner, sufficient topics are offered each year.
- Completion of three (3) of the "required" workshops below:
Stepping Up To Supervisor
Foundations of Supervision
Basic Employment Law: What Every Manager and Supervisor Should Know
Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Communication
Conflict Resolution Through Effective Communication - Completion of three (3) "elective" workshops, listed below *
- Enrollment in the Supervisory Skills Certificate program. To enroll, add the "SS Certificate Enrollment fee" to your cart at checkout when signing up for any of the elective workshops (an additional one-time $50 fee).
Upcoming Workshops
- Why Do you Have to Be Like That? How to Build Bridges When Someone Pushes Your Buttons | June 10 | Portsmouth
- Designing Your Career Path: Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth | June 13 | Live Online
- Stepping up to Supervisor | June 17 | Portsmouth
- Enhancing Performance and Accountability | June 18 | Manchester
- Basic Employment Law: What Every Manager and Supervisor Should Know | June 20 | Live Online
- Elevate Your Influence: Advanced Techniques for Constructive Conversations | June 24 | Portsmouth
- Becoming an Employee Whisperer | June 26 | Manchester
- Embracing Change: Understanding and Navigating Life's Transitions | September 11 | Portsmouth
- How to Manage without Micromanaging | September 16 | Manchester
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers | September 17 | Portsmouth
- Creating Meaningful Connections Through Focused Conversation | September 24 | Manchester
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance | September 24 | Portsmouth
- Foundations of Supervision | September 25 | Portsmouth
- Designing Your Career Path: Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth | September 26 | Live Online
- Elevate Your Influence: Advanced Techniques for Constructive Conversations | September 29 | Manchester
- From Conflict to Collaboration | September 30 | Portsmouth
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®: New Version Just Released! | October 1 & 2 | Portsmouth
- Leadership Excellence | October 7, 14 & 21 | Portsmouth
- The Mindful Woman Leader | October 8 | Manchester
- Stepping Up to Supervisor | October 9 | Portsmouth
- Talent Acquisition 101: From Basics to Best Practices | October 9 | Manchester
- Basic Employment Law: What Every Manager and Supervisor Should Know | October 10 | Portsmouth
- How to Build & Sustain Successful Internship Programs | October 14 | Manchester
- The Influence Advantage: Shaping Attitudes for Success | October 15 | Portsmouth
- Leadership Skills for Supervisors: From Boss to Role Model, Coach, and Mentor | October 16 | Portsmouth
- Applying Positive Psychology to Build a High Performing Workplace | October 17 | Portsmouth
- Why Do You Have to be Like That? How to Build Bridges When Someone Pushes Your Buttons | October 23 | Portsmouth
- Constructive Feedback: How to Deliver Feedback That Results in Change and Builds Relationships | October 24 | Portsmouth
- New Hire Orientation and Onboarding Excellence | October 28 | Portsmouth
- Blazing Her Own Path Forward | October 29 | Manchester
- Reduce Turnover and Increase Productivity with “Help Me Help You Help Us” Conversations | October 30 | Live Online
- The Power of Words: Creating a Gossip Free, Trust Filled Workplace | November 4 | Manchester
- Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence | November 4 | Portsmouth
- Compassion is Good for Business | November 6 | Manchester
- Supervisors Boot Camp 2025: The Path to Advanced Supervision | November 13 | Durham
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers | December 3 | Live Online
- Stepping Up to Supervisor | December 3 | Manchester
- Bridging the Generational Gap: Thriving on Multi-Generational Teams | December 3 | Portsmouth
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance | December 4 | Live Online
- Balancing Workplace Priorities and Demands | December 9 | Live Online
- The ABCs of Managing an Effective Volunteer Program | March 5 & 6 | Live Online
Frequently Asked Questions
Each individual workshop varies in cost. You may view the tuition price of each workshop by following the links above. Payment when registering can be completed on a class-to-class basis, or all together. There is also a one time $50 certificate administration fee.
Select your workshop(s) above and continue to "Enroll Now." Follow the steps provided to register for the workshop and reserve your seat. To enroll in the certificate program, add the "Certificate Enrollment fee" to your cart at checkout when signing up for any of the elective workshops.
We highly recommend registering for these workshops early as they tend to fill up. Some workshops may have limited seats/spots available. Enrollment may close up to five days prior to the workshop start date.
You may view the location of each workshop above and/or when registering for a workshop. Specific directions to the workshop location will be provided upon registration or can be found here.
If the workshop you are registering for is listed as "Live Online," the workshop will take place in a live virtual format via Zoom. More information will be provided upon registration.
For specific information and necessary materials, please view the individual workshop page for the workshop you would like to register for. You may be required to have certain materials and/or applications downloaded to participate in the workshop. Reminders about this will be provided via email upon registration. You may also contact us with any questions.
This may be due to the workshop being at maximum capacity, canceled, or not currently scheduled. We recommend checking back routinely for updates. You may also contact us for further information.

CONTACT:
Zainab Qari, Senior Program Manager
603-641-4350
zainab.qari@unh.edu