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From Employee to Supervisor: First steps of a Leader

Learn the essential skills to confidently transition from employee to supervisor. This practical course prepares you to lead teams, communicate clearly, and make effective decisions from day one.

  • 24/7

    Course available 24/7, anytime, anywhere

  • 4 Units

    Each unit is thoroughly developed and clearly explained

  • Self-Paced Course

    Self-paced learning, with support available for your questions

  • Many Activities

    Including Leadership Assessments free of charge
    What you are going to learn

    A few more words about this course

    In this course, you’ll learn how to confidently take on your new role as a supervisor by understanding what’s expected of you and how to lead others effectively. You’ll explore essential tools for communication, setting expectations, and navigating the shift from being a team member to becoming a team leader. You’ll also learn how to handle common challenges—like supervising former peers—and start building trust, respect, and a culture of accountability. By the end of this course, you’ll be more prepared to guide your team with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

    You will learn to:

    • Transition confidently from peer to supervisor
    • Gain the trust and respect of your team
    • Communicate clearly and lead with purpose
    • Navigate early leadership challenges
    • Set the tone for a strong, supportive team culture

    What's included?

    This course includes 6 weeks of self-paced access with practical modules, real-world scenarios, and reflection activities. You will also have downloadable guides and checklists to apply in your daily work. At the end, you will receive a certificate and remain connected to the platform community.

    For the user:

    SELF-PACED CLASSES
    Learn anywhere, anytime with videos, classes, activities
    Assessments at the end of each unit
    Apply and reinforce what you’ve learned with practices & assessments
    Leadership Self-Assessments
    These tools help you reflect, identify improvements, & grow as a leader
    6 weeks to complete the course
    The course will remain open for 42 days to complete it
    Certificate of Completion.
    Once you complete the final survey, you will be able to request your certificate
    Ongoing Support
    Email us anytime if you get stuck

    For Sponsors:

    Weekly Report of Your Sponsored Employee
    Weekly or final progress reports available upon sponsor’s request
    Opportunity
    If an employer sponsors 5 or more employees starting together, we offer one Zoom class per week for 4 weeks (60–75 minutes each) at no additional cost

    Santiago Ledwith, DVM, M.Sc.

    Specializations: Organizational Leadership & Development · Culture Transformation for Operations

    About

    Santiago Ledwith, DVM, M.Sc., is a bilingual consultant in organizational leadership and organizational development for dairy operations across North America and the founder of Action dairy & Talentum4 Academy. Since 2000, he has helped farms strengthen culture, engagement, and supervisor performance through practical EN/ES training. He collaborates with Cornell’s Agricultural Workforce Development program and designs interactive courses on Leadership Tools & Topics such as: onboarding, feedback, delegation, conflict management, and safety with supervisor-level reporting. His background spans veterinary pharma, Thoroughbred management, and teaching Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology (High School & Junior College). He holds certifications in Executive Coaching and Leadership and champions Servant Leadership.

    Course reviews

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    JOHN DOE
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