Strengthen Your Leadership Impact Through Our 5-Day Certificate Program

Build the skills needed to communicate effectively, manage teams, and lead with greater impact.

This 5-day certificate program features an evidence-based curriculum developed and delivered by Dr. Teresa Harrison and Dr. Mark Teachout. Participants earn a certificate upon successful completion of the program. Through practical exercises, self-assessments, personal reflection, and peer learning, participants gain skills they can immediately apply in their supervisory and leadership roles.

Payment Options

*Notice: a $25 administrative fee will be added when using the payment plan option. If your payment plan is not completed successfully, an additional $25 administrative fee will be charged.* Registration closes on Monday, January 18th

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Explore options to save, fund, expand, or share your learning experience.

Membership Savings

Members are eligible to use their discount benefits for the course. Contact Membership to obtain your discount code before enrolling.

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Supporting Funds

Funding support may be available. Reach out to [email protected] to learn about eligibility and restrictions.

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Group Registration

Register multiple participants and manage seats for your team or organization.

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Meet Your Expert Speakers

Professor Emeritus Mark Teachout, Ph.D.

Mark S. Teachout, PhD, is Professor Emeritus, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX. He has taught Management, International Management, Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Development, Leading Change, Organizational Consulting, Capstone, and Business Statistics at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Earlier, he was the Assistant Vice President of Learning and Performance Solutions, at USAA, and a Senior Scientist at the USAF Research Lab where he received the Scientific Achievement Award for outstanding research. He is an HR, training, and OD & Leadership consultant, with 35+ years of combined experience. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Old Dominion University. He has taught and conducted research internationally, at John Cabot University, Rome, at the European Study Center in Heidelberg, and at IMC University of Applied Sciences, Krems, Austria, where he was awarded the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant.

Associate Professor Teresa Harrison, Ph.D.

Dr. Teresa Harrison is a Professor of Management in the H-E-B School of Business and Administration at UIW and Co-Director of the Beckendorf Family Center for Innovation and Global Entrepreneurship. She is the 2025–2026 recipient of the UIW Moody Professorship Award. Dr. Harrison teaches Organizational Behavior, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership at both undergraduate and graduate levels. She co-organizes UIW’s startup and pitch competitions and secured a grant to develop entrepreneurship curriculum. Her initiatives include student-led pop-up marketplaces, social entrepreneurship, and scholarly research. She also coordinates a business speaker series and resource fair for students, alumni, and the San Antonio community. Her service includes committee work, UIW Meet the Mission, dissertation committees, and advising the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization. She was named UIW Business Club Advisor of the Year in 2017. Dr. Harrison’s research focuses on entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, e-recruiting, and immigrant workplace adaptation. Her work appears in top journals such as Journal of Management and Human Resource Management Review. Her expert commentary has been featured on The National Desk, KENS 5, San Antonio Report, and San Antonio Express-News.

Your Learning Roadmap

Program Topics

  1. 2027 Supervisory and Management Certificate Program Orientation

  2. Fundamentals of Management and Leadership

  3. Leading Change

  4. Work Motivation, Employee Engagement, Recognition and Retention

  5. Training & Development

  6. Interpersonal Communication Skills for Managers

In- Person Leadership Program!

  • $995.00
  • In-Person
  • Payment Options Available
  • Complete in 5 All-Day Classes

Cohort Program Overview

Learn who should attend, the skills you'll gain, and important details about the cohort experience.

Who Should Attend

The program is ideal for mid-level managers, first-time supervisors, and professionals looking to strengthen their management skills in a hands-on, interactive setting. Participants will engage with fellow managers and supervisors while building meaningful professional relationships that can lead to future collaboration, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.

Skills You'll Gain

  • Lead and motivate teams
  • Communicate effectively as a supervisor
  • Navigate difficult workplace conversations
  • Build accountability and trust
  • Delegate responsibilities with confidence
  • Make informed leadership decisions

Program Details

  • Join a cohort of nonprofit professionals and earn your Certificate in just five days.
  • The immersive program spans 30 hours across five in-person sessions. To receive a Certificate of Completion, participants must attend at least 24 hours (80%) of the program.
  • Certificates will be presented in-person at the end of the program.
  • Participants will receive tools, resources, and take-home materials to support learning during and after the program and help guide their ongoing leadership journey.
  • Enrollment is $955 and includes all program materials, meals, and access to an enhanced learning experience.
  • Networking Lunch (Lunch Provided): Each session includes a networking lunch designed to encourage conversation and connection among participants. Share experiences, discuss leadership challenges, exchange ideas, and build relationships with fellow nonprofit professionals throughout the program.

Don't Miss Out!

Registration Closes on January 18th.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If a workshop or class is unexpectedly cancelled or postponed by the Area Foundation, a refund or credit toward another workshop or class will be issued.

Substitutions are permitted for individual workshops and classes with advance notice to [email protected]. 


Cohort program classes are non-transferable and may only be attended by the registered participant. If you are unsure whether your registration is eligible for substitution, please contact our team.

If you are unable to attend and would like a refund, please contact the Learning and Development team at [email protected]. 

Individual classes: Refunds are subject to a $15 administrative fee and are not available within 72 hours of the course start time. 

Cohort programs: Refunds are subject to a 5% administrative fee and are not available within 72 hours of the program or series start time. 

Our office is conveniently located near Highway 281 and Jones Maltsberger Road. Additional directions and arrival details will be provided in your course confirmation email.

Ample free parking is available across the street in the large parking lot marked with the Area Foundation sign. ADA-accessible parking spaces are also available in the parking garage attached to the building.

We are committed to providing an accessible learning experience. Please contact the Learning and Development team at [email protected] as early as possible to discuss accommodation needs.