Applied Strategic Healthcare Leadership Course An ACHE-Accredited Executive Program | $1,200 USD Sharpen Your Strategic and Financial Leadership in Healthcare This highly interactive program is designed exclusively for executives and fellows of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) who are ready to elevate their strategic and financial decision-making capabilities through immersive simulation-based learning. Delivered over a series of six engaging Zoom sessions, the Applied Strategic Healthcare Leadership Course equips you with critical tools to drive performance in your healthcare organization while earning 12 ACHE continuing professional education credits. What Makes This Course Unique? Simulation-Based Learning: Leverage the industry-leading Healthcare Hero hospital management simulation, used in top-tier MHA and MBA programs globally. Team-Based Executive Challenge: Work in teams to manage a virtual hospital, facing real-world challenges and dynamic market forces. Experiential Learning: Make executive-level decisions across strategy, operations, and finance in a safe, competitive environment that mirrors the complexities of modern healthcare. Facilitated by Experts: Guided by experienced healthcare and simulation facilitators with deep knowledge of executive leadership and health system strategy. Course Format 6 x 2-hour Zoom sessions (12 contact hours total) The zoom sessions will run weekly from Saturday 11am-1pm Eastern, starting on April 5th Combines strategic and financial management lectures with 8 intensive simulation rounds Practice rounds to build confidence, followed by a competitive live game Final session includes a powerful executive debrief to help you apply insights directly to your organization Key Learning Outcomes By completing this program, you will: ✔ Apply advanced strategy frameworks tailored to healthcare ✔ Strengthen your financial leadership with healthcare-specific KPIs and analysis ✔ Improve team-based executive decision-making under real-world pressure ✔ Learn how to balance mission, margin, and market dynamics ✔ Take home actionable insights to drive performance improvement in your role Who Should Enroll This course is ideal for: ACHE members and fellows seeking executive-level simulation training Healthcare executives responsible for strategy, operations, or finance MHA/MBA graduates looking to sharpen applied skills Leaders preparing for expanded organizational responsibility Program Fee 💲 $1,200 USD (Includes full simulation access, live facilitation, team coaching, and all course materials.) Enroll Now About the Simulation Healthcare Hero is a highly acclaimed hospital management simulation designed to challenge participants with the real-world complexities of running a competitive healthcare system. Trusted by leading universities and executive education programs worldwide. Frequently Asked Questions 1. Who is this course designed for? This program is specifically designed for healthcare executives, ACHE members, and fellows who wish to enhance their strategic, financial, and leadership capabilities through applied learning. It’s also ideal for senior managers preparing for executive roles. 2. How does the Healthcare Hero simulation work? Healthcare Hero is an interactive, web-based hospital management simulation. Working in teams, you will make key decisions across hospital strategy, operations, and finance, while competing against other teams in a dynamic, simulated healthcare market. No prior simulation experience is required—full guidance will be provided. 3. How much time will I need to commit? The program consists of 6 x 2-hour Zoom sessions (12 hours total), spread over several weeks. Between sessions, you may wish to review materials or discuss strategies with your team, but no additional time commitment is required. 4. What topics will be covered? You will explore critical areas such as healthcare strategy, financial management, team leadership, and decision-making under pressure. The course blends applied simulation rounds with lectures on strategic management and financial leadership in healthcare. 5. Will I earn ACHE continuing professional education (CPE) credits? Yes, this program is eligible for 12 ACHE-approved CPE credits, contributing toward your ongoing professional development. 6. Do I need prior experience with simulations? No simulation experience is needed. The first sessions include practice rounds and onboarding to help you get comfortable with the platform and decision-making process. 7. How will teams be formed? Participants will be assigned to teams during the first session to encourage collaboration, peer learning, and networking. Team performance will be key to success in the simulation. 8. What’s included in the course fee? Your $1,200 USD fee includes access to the Healthcare Hero simulation, live facilitation, course materials, team coaching, and participation in all Zoom sessions. 9. Is there a certificate of completion? Yes, participants will receive a certificate of completion after finishing the course and simulation rounds. This can be used to demonstrate CPE credits to ACHE. 10. Can I cancel or transfer my registration? Cancellations are allowed up to 14 days before the course start date for a full refund. Transfers to a future cohort are available subject to availability. Please contact us directly to process cancellations or transfers.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Individuals taking this course are business professionals seeking to develop or increase their emotional intelligence. Overview Develop a leadership style that gets results Employ suitable motivation techniques for your team or unit Utilize your communication style to provide influence to drive direction Empower your team to achieve the results you and they want Success is measured by results and results are only accomplished with effective planning efforts. Detailed plans and a captivating vision are important, but true accomplishment is in carrying your goals through to a winning outcome. In this workshop, you will learn how to find and strengthen your leadership voice and foster employee buy-in to exceed expectations while achieving the most positive outcome. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. Leadership Style Guide Leadership characteristics Crucial abilities of leaders Determining the Type of Leader You Want to Be 2. Understanding Motivation What motivates people? Strategies for motivation Motivation for behavior modification 3. Adapting Communication Understanding communication styles Comparing the 4 Style Traits Adapting to Differing Communication Communication adaptability 4. Strategy and Results Strategy and planning Building effective team visions Creating personal visions 5. Building a Better Team Team development Handling conflict within a team Developing Trust and Respect 6. Enabling Others to Act Managing the Workload Major factors of delegation Steps in delegation Successful delegation Avoiding Wasted Time and Energy Following-Up to Ensure Success Additional course details: Nexus Humans Accomplishing the Results You Want (Second Edition) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Accomplishing the Results You Want (Second Edition) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Professionals desiring to develop meaning engagement strategies to better connect with leadership, peers, and clients. JOB ROLES: Personal Development Leader of Teams/Projects Leader of Managers/Departments Leader of Organizational Strategy Overview Develop better strategies in preparation and execution with audiences of all kinds Engage audience members more deeply and intently Optimize ability to prepare delivery, style, and transparency in sharing information Deliver your message with more clarity, purpose, and passion Create deeper meaning in who you are as a leader for others What?s the difference between good engagement and incredible engagement? How do you know when your audience, employees, or teammates are committed to everything you say and do? The answer is Authentic Engagement. When you notice amazing leaders, you will notice they possess all seven of these traits, regardless of whether they have been in the profession twenty years or twenty weeks. This course is the map toward shaping the next wave of leaders, regardless of style, audience, or modality! The question is: Are you ready to embark on your voyage? In this course, you will learn how to authentically engage others, build a more purposeful message that resonates, and learn the strategies to gain stronger engagement and input back from the people you work with. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. The CYA Model of Preparation Preparing Your Content Learning the 4-Square to Holistic Content Delivery Getting Ready for the Seven C?s for Engagement Preparing for Yourself and Audience 2. Preparing Yourself and The Power of Your Delivery Understanding the Power of Delivery and Style Learning when to be Transparent in your Approach Understanding How You Shine Remotely vs. Face-to-Face Understanding Your Command Knowing What and When to Change Your Approach Building Better Efficacy and Confidence 3. Capturing, Building, and Connecting with the People You Engage Learning the Differences between Surface-Level Engagement and Deeper Connection Understanding the Four Levels of Audience to Build Relationships Developing Captivation Techniques with Engagement Establishing Clarity through Depth and Alignment Connecting Deeper and Establishing Trust 4. Going Beyond for Completeness Looking to the Future of Engagement, Technology, and Leadership Plotting Your Next Course for Delivery Using the Anchor Guide to Renew Your Approach Mapping the Next Steps Additional course details: Nexus Humans Mastering Meaningful Engagement training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Mastering Meaningful Engagement course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Leading Cross-Cultural Virtual Teams (Virtual) High-performing teams are a must in this world of intense competition and higher expectations. Global virtual teaming has become a necessity as organizations become increasingly distributed and suppliers and clients actively engage in joint projects. Teams work across geographical and organizational boundaries to deliver solutions and services to global users where distance and differences, both geographic and cultural, amplify the effect of issues and factors that are relatively straightforward when managing a team of people in the same location. This course delivers practical concepts and techniques that participants will start using immediately on their global projects. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Define relationships among foundational concepts (leadership and three dimensions of diversity) and explain their potential impacts on project performance Describe key components of successful project leadership and build selected Transformational Leadership skills Prepare to convert project challenges stemming from personal or cultural diversity into potential competitive advantage Implement selected best practices to meet key challenges facing virtual project teams Foster and grow an environment that supports continued success for CCVTs Getting Started Foundation Concepts Basic definitions Critical success factors for leading cross-cultural virtual teams (CCVTs) A roadmap to success for leading CCVTs Leadership Excellence in Any Project Environment Leading effectively in a global environment Transformational leadership The four components of Transformational Leadership Leveraging Personal Diversity Overview of personal diversity Mind styles The theory of multiple intelligences Connecting Transformational Leadership and personal diversity Embracing Cultural Diversity Introduction to cultural intelligence The impact of culture Cultural Dimensions Theory The Culture Map Managing Virtual Diversity Overview of virtual diversity Virtual time management Virtual processes and technology Virtual leadership Creating an Environment for Success Supporting a cross-cultural virtual-team (CCVT-) friendly environment Building a foundation of trust Developing a team charter Recap and review Summary and Next Steps Personal action plan
Become a Certified User Experience Professional Build a career in UX with the world’s only university credit-rated online UX course. Acquire the mindset, the skills and the confidence that make UX designers so valuable. A rewarding and meaningful career awaits. Why become a UX designer? Be in demand UX is a high-growth sector. The demand for UX designers far outstrips the supply of qualified professionals. Get well paid UX designers are highly paid. The average entry-level salary for a UX designer in the United Kingdom is £35,465 (PayScale, 2019) Love your job UX designers make an impact. They solve real-world problems using an exciting mix of research, design, technology and psychology. Study method Online, self-paced Duration 6 months Access to content 12 months Qualification Level 8 Diploma - User Experience Design Awarded by Glasgow Caledonian University Regulated by SQA Additional info Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price Tutor is available to students Description Duration: 6 months Get certified in six months following a flexible, structured learning path. Delivery: Online The course is delivered entirely online, including video modules, mentor-led webinars and support. Assessment: 2-hour exam Before getting certified, you'll be assessed during a two-hour exam taken online. Outcomes for you Think like a UX designer; adopt the mindset that sets them apart Showcase your knowledge with a portfolio of project work Speak with the confidence that comes from a true, deep understanding of UX Advance your career with job-ready skills Complete a university credit-rated course, valued by employers globally Become a Certified UX Professional Learn with us We’ve worked hard to design the best possible online learning experience for you. As well as an unmatched syllabus, our approach includes: Projects & portfolio Learn by doing with a series of real-world projects ideal for your UX portfolio. Mentors & webinars Be guided by our hand-picked, world-class mentors during monthly webinars. Structure & support Stay motivated with a structured programme supported by fellow students and our customer success team. What you’ll learn We’ve put together a university credit-rated curriculum that’s deep, rigorous and covers everything you need to know to become a certified UX professional and turbocharge your career. Module 01 - Introduction to UX design Module 02 - User research Module 03 - User goals Module 04 - Structure and navigation Module 05 - Interactions Module 06 - Design principles Module 07 - Design patterns Module 08 - Mobile Module 09 - Workflows Module 10 - Prototyping and handover Module 11 - AI and UX Module 12 - Creating your portfolio Module 13 - Career guidance Hub Tutorials for Figma Projects and portfolio - Projects that build into a portfolio Exam - 2-hour final exam Requirements Background You don’t need experience in design or technology to enrol in our courses, although having one or both is a definite bonus. Our students come from a diverse array of backgrounds, including project management, development, graphic design, product management, business analysis and so on. Commitment You do need to be motivated and committed. We set a high bar. Studying for one of our professional qualifications requires a certain amount of time, energy and focus. Our team will be there to support you along every step of the way but success will come as a result of your own diligence. Career path The average salary for entry level user experience designers is £28,000 The average salary for user experience designers with 1-5 years experience ranges from £29,000 to £50,000 The average salary for user experience managers/leads is £80,000 Information from LinkedIn Salary Reports, based on real jobs listings.
Project Leadership Skills (Virtual) To be effective within an organization, project managers need to have a wide variety of skills and abilities. Included among these are: creating and executing on a vision; motivating others; influencing without authority; networking; communicating up, down and laterally; negotiating; managing stakeholders; and managing conflict. This highly interactive workshop focuses on building the soft skills that are critical to leading a team and creating sustainable business change. Participants will gain insight into the social science as well as the brain science behind motivating and empowering others. They will learn and experiment with a variety of influencing strategies and tactics. Working in pairs as well as small groups, they will collaborate with others to brainstorm, share experiences, and apply concepts to everyday challenges. Participants will also discover their personal communication preferences, strengths, and blind spots and will gain insight into how best to communicate with others they find 'difficult.' They will gain insight into managing the people side of change, learning strategies for dealing with each step in the process. Hands-on negotiation and conflict management activities enhance the theoretical learning, grounding it in real life and making it actionable. Interweaving role play with experiential learning and group activities, this course will help participants refine a skill set that is invaluable to their organization, and one that transfers easily across their professional and personal lives. What you will Learn At the end of this course, you will be able to: Explain the importance of vision in driving motivation and engagement Apply science-based research to better motivate those around you Strategically leverage both personal and positional power to achieve positive project results Determine influencing and networking strategies needed for personal growth Identify ways to problem solve communication challenges when others have different personality styles Connect stakeholder expectations to project success criteria Assess key stakeholders across various dimensions of complexity Apply the four rules of principled negotiation to a real-life conflict situation Recognize key aspects of a physiological response to conflict Utilize selected tools and techniques to 'defuse' an emotional situation Leverage various strategies and tactics to successfully deal with ambiguity at work Getting Started / Foundation Concepts Introductions Course structure, goals, and objectives Beginning a personal action plan Managing Vision and Purpose / Motivating Others Communicating and aligning around vision Tying the present to the future The importance of purpose The art and science of motivation Networking and Influencing Positive politics and project success Types of power within organizations Power and influence Networking best practices Communication The medium and the message Personality and communication styles Communication challenges Stakeholder Management and Negotiation Identifying stakeholders Analyzing stakeholders Negotiation basics Principled negotiation Conflict Management Dynamics of conflict The anatomy of conflict Conflict management approaches and tools Dealing with ambiguity
Project Leadership Skills: Virtual In-House Training To be effective within an organization, project managers need to have a wide variety of skills and abilities. Included among these are: creating and executing on a vision; motivating others; influencing without authority; networking; communicating up, down and laterally; negotiating; managing stakeholders; and managing conflict. This highly interactive workshop focuses on building the soft skills that are critical to leading a team and creating sustainable business change. Participants will gain insight into the social science as well as the brain science behind motivating and empowering others. They will learn and experiment with a variety of influencing strategies and tactics. Working in pairs as well as small groups, they will collaborate with others to brainstorm, share experiences, and apply concepts to everyday challenges. Participants will also discover their personal communication preferences, strengths, and blind spots and will gain insight into how best to communicate with others they find 'difficult.' They will gain insight into managing the people side of change, learning strategies for dealing with each step in the process. Hands-on negotiation and conflict management activities enhance the theoretical learning, grounding it in real life and making it actionable. Interweaving role play with experiential learning and group activities, this course will help participants refine a skill set that is invaluable to their organization, and one that transfers easily across their professional and personal lives. What You Will Learn At the end of this course, you will be able to: Explain the importance of vision in driving motivation and engagement Apply science-based research to better motivate those around you Strategically leverage both personal and positional power to achieve positive project results Determine influencing and networking strategies needed for personal growth Identify ways to problem solve communication challenges when others have different personality styles Connect stakeholder expectations to project success criteria Assess key stakeholders across various dimensions of complexity Apply the four rules of principled negotiation to a real-life conflict situation Recognize key aspects of a physiological response to conflict Utilize selected tools and techniques to 'defuse' an emotional situation Leverage various strategies and tactics to successfully deal with ambiguity at work Getting Started / Foundation Concepts Introductions Course structure, goals, and objectives Beginning a personal action plan Managing Vision and Purpose / Motivating Others Communicating and aligning around vision Tying the present to the future The importance of purpose The art and science of motivation Networking and Influencing Positive politics and project success Types of power within organizations Power and influence Networking best practices Communication The medium and the message Personality and communication styles Communication challenges Stakeholder Management and Negotiation Identifying stakeholders Analyzing stakeholders Negotiation basics Principled negotiation Conflict Management Dynamics of conflict The anatomy of conflict Conflict management approaches and tools Dealing with ambiguity Summary and Next Steps Key concepts review Creating your personal action plan
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Team leaders, managers, executives and other business professionals, as well as those who would benefit by being able to assert themselves more effectively in a professional environment will benefit from this course. Overview Develop the necessary skills to communicate with confidence Apply communication styles that maximize benefits Augment your listening and hearing skills to increase engagement Utilize that art of asking questions to elicit more from others Leverage your body language for full communication Make the best first impressions by looking, sounding and being confident In this course, students will discover the best techniques to be properly assertive, and what are the ideal approaches in differing situations. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. What is Assertiveness? Differentiating Self-confidence from Assertiveness Understanding the Four Styles of Communication What Separates Assertiveness from Passiveness, Aggressiveness, and Passive-Aggressiveness 2. Dimensions of Communication Differentiating Listening from Hearing Developing Emphatic Listening Skills Utilizing Question Types - Open, Clarifying, and Closed Converting Negative Thinking into Positive Thinking 3. Body Language Says It All Managing Your Appearance Understanding Non-verbal Communication Making the Right First Impression Speaking with Confidence Relaxing and Reducing Anxiety 4. Dealing with Difficult Situations Dealing with Difficult People Building Rapport and Trust Appreciating the Different Ways that People Send and Receive Information Breaking Down Barriers and Building Consensus Applying PEGASUS Utilizing a Tactical Approach Choosing the Proper Form of Communication