Program calendar icon Program Length

  • 12 Days

Program credential icon Credential

  • Certificate

Program location icon Location Offered

  • Nanaimo

The Management Skills for Supervisors Certificate Program

Management Skills is a three-part program designed to improve managerial effectiveness through specific skills training. It will appeal to supervisors, administrators, project leaders, and department heads in business, industry, public and not-for-profit sectors. The 12-day program is offered in three four-day modules approximately one month apart. This approach allows participants to integrate new skills and learning on-the-job, then return to class for reinforcement, review, and additional new material. The format includes videos, self-scoring inventories, role plays, case studies, short lectures, and structured exercises to provide a stimulating adult learning experience.

Participants who successfully complete all three parts of the program will receive a certificate from Vancouver Island University. In addition, participants receive two credits per part towards certificate, diploma and degree programs at VIU. Three take-home assignments demonstrating application of skills and knowledge to the work situation must be completed.

On a contract basis, VIU will deliver MGMT 148 to an individual client organization, allowing for maximum flexibility in delivery format and content. Organizations interested in this particular format should contact VIU Professional Training and Development at 250.740.6580.

 

Management Skills for SupervisorsCredits
MGMT 145 - (Interpersonal Skills)2
MGMT 146 - (Team Building Skills)2
MGMT 147 - (Administrative Skills)2
Total Credits6

 

Management Skills for Supervisors 
(Contract Basis)
Credits
MGMT 148 - (Management Skills)6
Total Credits
 

Domestic Fees | International Fees

Domestic Fees

Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees

When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.

When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.

Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.

Fees per Program Amount
Tuition (6 credits x $403.64 per credit) 2,421.84
Supply fee 78.03
Student Activity fee (6 credits x $9.98 per credit) 59.88
VIU Students' Union fee (4 months x $27.60 per month) 110.40
Notes

The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.  

The VIU Students' Union fee is calculated on a monthly basis and may vary from the above table. 

All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.


International Fees

Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees

When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.

When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.

Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.

Fees per Program Amount
Tuition (6 credits x $799.77 per credit) 4,798.62
Supply fee 78.03
Ancillary Fee (6 credits x $33.10 per credit) 198.60
VIU Students' Union fee (4 months x $27.60 per month) 110.40
Notes

The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.  

The VIU Students' Union fee is calculated on a monthly basis and may vary from the above table. 

All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.

Domestic (Canadian)

Program Start Date Accepting Applications Campus Options
Next Intake(s):

Interpersonal Skills (MGMT 145 S25N70) –  Jan. 17-18 and Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2025; 8:30 am to 4:30 pm



Team Building Skills (MGMT 146 S25N70) – Feb. 7-8 and 21-22, 2025; 8:30 am to 4:30 pm



Administrative Skills (MGMT 147 S25N70) – Mar. 7-8 and 21-22; 8:30 am to 4:30 pm



*All courses are delivered in person at the Nanaimo campus (no online option available).

Application Fee:
$45.16
Testing Required:
No
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Jenna Milne
Phone: 250.753.3245 ext. 2234
Email: Jenna.Milne@viu.ca
Coordinator Contact:
Name: Koren Bear
Phone: 250.740.6580
Email: fom_pdt@viu.ca
Comments:

The three courses in the program can be registered for individually and taken in any order. After the application is processed the Admissions Officer will contact the student to register. Tuition is due two weeks prior to the start date. Certification is awarded when all three courses have been successfully completed.

International

Program Start Date Accepting Applications Campus Options
Next Intake(s):

Interpersonal Skills (MGMT 145 S25N70) –  Jan. 17-18 and Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2025; 8:30 am to 4:30 pm



Team Building Skills (MGMT 146 S25N70) – Feb. 7-8 and 21-22, 2025; 8:30 am to 4:30 pm



Administrative Skills (MGMT 147 S25N70) – Mar. 7-8 and 21-22; 8:30 am to 4:30 pm



*All courses are delivered in person at the Nanaimo campus (no online option available).

Application Fee:
$150.00
Testing Required:
No
Coordinator Contact:
Name: Koren Bear
Phone: 250.740.6580
Email: fom_pdt@viu.ca
International Admissions Officer Contact:
Name: Jenna Milne
Phone: 250.753.3245 ext. 2234
Email: study@viu.ca
Comments:

The three courses in the program can be registered for individually and taken in any order. After the application is processed the Admissions Officer will contact the student to register. Certification is awarded when all three courses have been successfully completed.

 

Please note, this is a short duration program. Talk to your immigration consultant regarding study permit eligibility.

Further information on this program can be found on the Department website.

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Previous versions of this program can be found in the Program Archive.