Principles of Management Certificate

To learn more, visit: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/programs/principles-of-management-certificate/

Program Number: 97-196-2
Certificate
Campus: Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, West Bend, Online
This program is not eligible for financial aid

Whether you’re a seasoned manager or a first-time supervisor, Moraine Park Technical College’s Principles of Management Certificate will help you develop the skills you need to become an efficient leader and manager.

About the Program

The Principles of Management Certificate teaches supervisors the skills and tools they need be more effective. 

Interested in management training for your team? Courses in the Principles of Management Certificate can be customized for on-site company training.

What You’ll Learn

Our management classes help students develop their management and leadership skills. Students explore various leadership skills and styles, conflict resolution, team building and the importance of diversity in the workplace.

Transfer Opportunities

Your academic journey can continue at a four-year college or university. Earn your associate degree at Moraine Park and then apply those credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Starting at MPTC makes completing a bachelor’s degree affordableaccessible and convenient. You can go anywhere as MPTC has transfer agreements with colleges and universities both in Wisconsin and throughout the country.

Visit the Transfer to a Four-Year College page for more information on credit transfer agreements between Moraine Park and four-year colleges, both public and private.
 

Admission Process

Standard Admissions steps details

Credit for Prior Learning

Transform the skills and abilities developed through previous experience into college credit through MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning process. 

  • Transfer credit from other colleges/universities
  • Earn college credit for your military training and experience
  • Earn college credit via Advance Placement, CLEP, DANTES/DSST or MPTC Challenge Exams
  • Earn college credit from previous/current work and life experiences

Visit MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.

Approximate Costs

Fees shown are 2023-2024 fees; 2024-2025 fees will be available as soon as they are approved.

Tuition

Occupational

  • $146.20 per credit (resident)
  • $219.30 per credit (out-of-state resident)

Associate of Arts/Associate of Science

  • $188.90 per credit (resident)
  • $283.35 per credit (out-of-state resident)

Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Student Fees

  • $4.50 minimum per course Material Fee
  • $12.50 per-credit Supplemental Fee for Undergraduate courses
  • $10 minimum per credit Online Course Fee (Fee suspended for 2023-2024)
  • $4.50 per term mandatory Student Accident Insurance Fee

Please refer to Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.

Course Requirements

Plan of Study Grid
CoursesCredits
196-164 Personal Skills for the Workplace 3
196-189 Team Building and Problem Solving 3
196-190 Leadership Development 3
196-191 Supervision 3
809-172 Introduction to Diversity Studies 3
 Credits15
 Total Credits15

Pathways 

Earn certificates and an associate degree along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.

Career Opportunities

Many people interested in this certificate are presently employed in the field of management. These classes provide formal education and networking for employed adults. This is a growth area for many large employers. Note: For those interested in moving from a technical role to management, this certificate provides skills necessary for success as a first-time supervisor.