How to Get Management Training

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Managing employees and teams is an advanced business skill. For most people, in order to balance the needs of a company with the needs of the employees, training at a university or a well structured, in-house management track is required. If you would like to enhance your management skills, then consider enrolling in a management training program, hiring a mentor or taking a management seminar. A management degree or certification can result in a higher salary or advancement. The type of management training you receive will depend highly on your experience and skills. Choose 1 of the following ways to receive adequate training and improve your resume. Find out how to get management training.

Method 1 of 2: Business/Company Management Training

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Apply for entry level jobs on a management track. Many companies still like to train and hire from within, so that their employees are prepared to manage specifically within the company's rules and culture. Look for "management training" or "management track" in the job descriptions.

• These jobs often require a serious commitment of 1 to 5 years in order to work up into mid-level manager status. Make sure you are prepared to commit the time, if the company wants to commit the resources to train you. It is unlikely that you will get exceptional references if you leave the job before your commitment is fulfilled.

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   Talk to your boss or human resources department about enrolling yourself in a management training course, at the company's expense. Many companies are aware that many employee issues stem from management problems. Suggest a time management, team management, project management or other course that would improve your performance and your skill set.
   • When proposing a management course to upper management, it is a good idea to pick a program that is local and not too expensive. Although good training may not be cheap, it should be a good value for the skills learned. Research local training programs and propose the best option or options to your superiors.
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   Propose a company or department-wide management training session. Speak to upper management about hiring an outside trainer to instruct your mid or upper-level management. It is a good idea to specify the type of management training, so that the company can target its areas of improvement.
   • Some companies and management training programs are structured as whole-day events, while others are set up in small blocks. If there is a lot of training to be done in your company, consider choosing small blocks of training, so that managers have time to absorb the material and put it into practice.

Method 2 of 2: Individual Management Training

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   Become a member of the American Management Association (AMA). Once you join, you can gain access to seminars, books, webcasts and even management job listings. If you want to enhance your management skills independently, then this is a good place to start.
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   Find a management mentor or business coach. This is especially helpful if you have started your own business and you are trying to manage, delegate or hire managers. There are a number of ways that you can find a management mentor.
   • Post a classified on the American Management Association job board or website. The people who look at this site are likely to be professional managers. You can specify the time commitment and payment.
   • Network with people in the business community. If you find someone who has plenty of experience managing a successful company, ask the person to be your mentor. You can pay the person, offer services or find another mutually beneficial arrangement. If you already know the person well, then it can be a long-standing mentor/mentee relationship, where you can seek advice as problems arise.
   • Consult a business mentor website such as Pivot Planet. This website sets up advisers with people who would like to learn a new job or skill. Once you become a member, you can start coaching or informational sessions via web chat.
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   Enroll in a business management or business administration class at a Lifelong Learning Center or community college. Many local agencies offer low cost classes on business topics, including management. These can fill in small gaps in management knowledge, but should not be seen as full management training.
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   Enroll in an Executive Education program. Many universities, from local to ivy league, offer 2-day to 2-month courses specially designed for executives and upper management. These are expensive programs; however, the certification provides very valuable knowledge, networking and improves your resume.
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   Enroll in a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) degree. These 2 to 3 year degrees are offered by many 4-year universities. While this requires a significant commitment in time and money, it is the comprehensive way to learn all aspects of business management.
   • Many MBA programs can be at least partially completed online. If you have a steady job and do not want to take a break to attend a university, research MBA programs that offer online management courses and weekend classes. In some cases, this program may take longer than 2 years.