Technical expertise alone is not enough for engineers to lead effectively in today’s collaborative and global work environments.
This short course introduces early-career engineers to the foundational practices of technical leadership: the ability to influence, communicate and contribute to high-performing teams while applying engineering ways of thinking.
This micro-credential is eligible towards satisfying thirty-six (36) continuing professional development hours
Registration Open
Participants are admitted to the course on a bi-weekly basis. Please reference the enrolment schedule for when you can begin your learning.
We invite you to read our policies and guidelines before registering.
Who Is This For?
This course is recommended for early to mid-career engineers and technical professionals with five (5) to ten (10) years of experience who may be preparing to take on larger cross-functional projects and/or teams.
What to Expect
Through a series of interactive modules, learners will explore how leadership can be developed as a set of learnable skills and behaviours, while also examining how global and intercultural perspectives shape engineering teamwork and decision-making.
Learners will apply course concepts through reflective and practical assignments, including a technical leadership self-assessment, a case scenario analysis and a final leadership project in which they design a customized action plan to address a real or potential challenge in an engineering environment.
Enrolment
Learners are admitted to the course on a biweekly basis. Upon completing your registration, you be admitted to the course starting on the next enrolment date.
ENROLMENT DEADLINE: You must register at least three (3) business days before your desired enrolment date.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will have developed greater self-awareness as emerging technical leaders and gained practical tools for contributing to effective, inclusive and collaborative technical and cross-functional teams.
Technology Requirements
You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a modern web browser to access course materials. Optional live sessions (if offered) will be announced within the course site.
Refund and Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal, transfer, and refund requests must be submitted before the course start date. Partial refunds or one-time transfers may be available within a short period after the start date.
Read our policies and guidelines for more details.
Questions?
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Contact us at istep.professional@utoronto.ca
Registration Open
Participants are admitted to the course on a bi-weekly basis. Please reference the enrolment schedule for when you can begin your learning.
We invite you to read our policies and guidelines before registering.