First Time Manager Essentials Curriculum Outline
First Time Manager: Understanding a Managers Role
Overview/DescriptionMost new managers dont realize how much their new role differs from that of an individual contributor. Often, they have misconceptions about what managing entails, and they may be surprised to learn that the skills and methods required for success as an individual contributor and those needed for success as a manager are very different. This course describes some of the myths about management and their corresponding truths in order to clarify what managers really do. It also points to the typical demands and constraints of a managers job. Finally, it describes strategies for dealing with common mistakes of first-time managers. Materials designed to support blended learning activities aligned with this course are available from the Resources Page.
Target AudienceAnyone who is exploring a career move into management, or who has been promoted or hired into a management role for the first time
Expected Duration (hours)1.0
Lesson Objectives First Time Manager: Understanding a Managers Role
Distinguish between myths and truths about management Recognize the typical constraints and demands that a manager must deal with Determine the best strategies for dealing with common mistakes of a first-time manager, in a given scenario Course Number:
mgmt_16_a01_bs_enus Back to ListFirst Time Manager: Challenges
Overview/DescriptionHigh expectations are often placed on first-time managers. Along with these expectations comes the pressure to succeed and the need to prove you belong in a management position. Establishing credibility early and building new working relationships can go a long way in helping a first-time manager succeed in adjusting to his or her new responsibilities. This course describes ways to establish credibility and manage former colleagues effectively. Materials designed to support blended learning activities aligned with this course are available from the Resources Page.
Target AudienceAnyone who is exploring a career move into management, or who has been promoted or hired into a management role for the first time
Expected Duration (hours)1.0
Lesson Objectives First Time Manager: Challenges
Recognize how to establish credibility with your employees when you are a first-time manager Match techniques for managing former coworkers to examples that demonstrate their effective use Use techniques for working with former coworkers as their new manager Course Number:
mgmt_16_a02_bs_enus Back to ListFirst Time Manager: Meeting Expectations
Overview/DescriptionOne of the most exciting and challenging changes that comes with moving into a management role, is the need to take a more strategic view of the work you are doing. As a first-time manager, you have to develop a greater awareness of how your own work, and the work of those in your department, fits in with the organizational vision. You need to know what the organization expects of you as a manager. You also need to understand the different expectations that your direct reports, your peers, and your boss have of you, and how to balance these effectively. Its also vital to build a strong relationship with your manager so you get the support you need to meet expectations. This course covers how to meet organizational expectations as a first-time manager, as well as how to balance conflicting expectations of peers, direct reports, and management. It also describes how to establish a productive relationships with your new boss. Materials designed to support blended learning activities aligned with this course are available from the Resources Page.
Target AudienceAnyone who is exploring a career move into management, or who has been promoted or hired into a management role for the first time
Expected Duration (hours)1.0
Lesson Objectives First Time Manager: Meeting Expectations
Recognize how to meet organizational expectations as a first-time manager Determine the best response to conflicting expectations in a given scenario Identify examples of steps first-time managers can take to build productive relationships with their new bosses Course Number:
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First Time Manager Essentials
This self-paced online training course introduces individuals to the essential concepts of the First Time Manager. It’s your
time to shine! You’re moving into management. Most first time managers don't realize how much their new role differs from that
of an individual contributor. Often, they have misconceptions about what managing entails, and they may be surprised to learn
that the skills and methods required for success as an individual contributor and those needed for success as a manager are
very different. Managing others successfully requires tact, patience and professionalism.
High expectations are often placed on first-time managers. Along with these expectations comes the pressure to succeed and
the need to prove you belong in a management position. Establishing credibility early and building new working relationships
can go a long way in helping a first-time manager succeed in adjusting to his or her new responsibilities.
CBT Direct’s Online First Time Manager Essentials Training will provide the basic knowledge for individuals moving into a
management position. As a first-time manager, you have to develop a greater awareness of how your own work, and the work of
those in your department, fits in with the organizational vision. You need to know what the organization expects of you as a
manager. You also need to understand the expectations that your subordinates, your peers, and your boss have of you, and how
to balance these effectively.
Benefits of CBT Direct’s Online First Time Manager Essentials Training
CBT Direct boasts the most beneficial online training on the market. With CBT Direct’s online training, you have the
flexibility to study on your schedule, and with the speed and reliability of the internet, CBT Direct’s First Time Manager
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The unique design of CBT Direct’s First Time Manager Essentials course emphasizes learner initiative, self-management
and experiential learning. CBT Direct’s online course design begins with the definition of user-focused performance
objectives and then proceeds to the selection and implementation of instructional strategies and learning activities
appropriate for those objectives. This effective instruction model for CBT Direct’s First Time Manager Essentials training
course ensures the greatest level of comprehension and retention.
Who Benefits from CBT Direct’s Online First Time Manager Essentials Training?
CBT Direct’s online First Time Manager Essentials course would be beneficial for anyone who is exploring a career move
into management, promoted to manager, or hired into a management role for the first time.
What Professionals Will Learn from CBT Direct’s Online First Time Manager Essentials Training
This course describes some of the myths about management and their corresponding truths in order to clarify what managers
really do. Learners will explore the typical demands and constraints of a manager's job. Finally, this course examines
strategies for dealing with common mistakes of first-time managers.
This self-paced online training course examines the high expectations that are placed on a first time manager, along
with the pressure to succeed and prove you belong in a management position. This course describes ways to establish credibility
and manage former colleagues effectively.
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Learners will discuss the importance of building a strong relationship with your manager so you get the support you need to
meet expectations. This course covers how to meet organizational expectations as a first-time manager, as well as how to
balance conflicting expectations of peers, direct reports, and management. Additionally, this online training course describes
how to establish a productive relationship with your new boss.
First Time Manager Essentials
