Women in Leadership Online Course

Introduction

The Women in Leadership online course focuses on enhancing leadership capabilities through guided development and focused themes, personal learning, executive coach support, and engagement with high profile leaders.

Who is this course for?

Women who are in leadership and management positions, including senior executives and those who have demonstrated potential to serve in a leadership capacity, will benefit from this online course. It's ideal for women who have an interest in developing and growing others, and a passion for public service.

Why choose this course?

The Women in Leadership online short course is built around four complementary themes carefully selected to facilitate the development of critical managerial competencies. Over eight weeks, students are equipped to:

Craft their leadership journey, identity, and brand for the future
Step into the next level of leadership
Lead in a complex, changing environment
Contribute to business conversations confidently and with insight into business needs
Influence and network across a business to effect change and decisions with more significant impact
Identify what optimal work integration looks like and support the development of other women in achieving this integration, allowing for both professional and personal success

Admission requirements

Matric Certificate or equivalent.
Good grasp of English (reading, writing and speaking)
Basic computer and internet skills.
For admission via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), the general rules will apply based on work experience, age, and maturity.

What our learning partners had to say

The course was interesting, revealing, and educative as it gave me a different perspective of women and the gender issues encountered in the workplace. My understanding of the topics has been expanded, and [the course] has made me desire to ensure the implementation of gender equality and gender-friendly networking processes in my organisation. The online experience was seamless, and the support provided was excellent. The tutors were readily available to respond to requests for information.
Amaka Agusiobo
Supply Chain Advisor, USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program

I found this course very helpful. I wish I had taken it much earlier. The materials are useful and relevant to the topics for each module. My understanding [of the topic] has been enhanced, I have been able to put a name to some of the niggling practices I have observed, and [I’ve] developed strategies to deal with these issues. The online learning has been excellent, I have not had any problems with accessing the materials when I was connected. I have received excellent online support from the team, they are patient, polite, and very helpful.
Patricia Palale
Financial Management Specialist

I enjoyed this highly researched and well-presented course. I now have a greater understanding of the barriers women face in the workplace, as well as increased awareness and tools to overcome these barriers.
Ashna Decina
Managing Director, CoachConnectCommit

This course has contributed to my perspective on how organisations and leaders can foster a sense of belonging that supports diversity, and complements personal mindsets, resilience, and grit. The course content was a good mix of video, enrichment materials and course notes, and the required assignments were a good opportunity to apply learnings to real-world situations. With all courses, there is added value in connecting with other learners – and this one was no different. I extracted a huge amount of value from reading about the experiences of the diverse group of women on this course – this certainly enhanced and complemented the learning opportunity.
Briony Liber
Career and Business Coach, Briony Liber Coaching and Consulting (Pty) Ltd

The University of Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development

Women in Leadership Programme - Online

Introduction

Who is this course for?

Why choose this course?

Admission requirements

What our learning partners had to say