Certified Remote Work Leader Course

Take the next step in transforming your leadership skills.

What is the Remote Work Leader Course?

Enroll in this one-month program crafted for organizational leaders and managers seeking to enhance their skills for successful management of remote teams. In addition to gaining essential strategies for remote work success, participants can earn professional development credits from SHRM (12 credits) and/or HRCI (16 recertification credits) upon program completion. Gain valuable insights and credentials while mastering remote leadership techniques!

Time Commitment: 
Four weeks with a commitment of three to five hours per week.
Total of 12-20 hours to complete. 

Cost is $149 per participant.

Enrollment Requirements

To enroll in the Remote Work Leader Certificate course, you need:


1

Reliable Broadband Access: Your broadband (DSL, Cable, Fiber, etc.) should have a minimum speed of 8Mbps download and 2Mbps upload for video workshops. Check your internet speed at www.ImagineIdaho.org.


2

Web Camera and Microphone: You must have a working laptop or desktop with a functional web camera and microphone. Tablets, smartphones, and Chromebooks are not supported.


3

Basic Computer Proficiency: Success in this course requires proficiency in:

  • Sending emails with attachments.

  • Downloading/uploading files to/from your desktop.

  • Performing basic tasks in word processing and spreadsheet programs.

If you are still building your basic computer proficiency visit the Basic Digital Skills Courses page to access free courses that can prepare you for the Remote Work Leader Certificate Course.

Become a Certified Remote Work Leader in just 4 weeks!

Course Overview

In the Remote Work Leader Certificate Course, you will gain additional insights into: 

Evaluating your organization’s current vision for the future

Incorporating culture-building as a part of routine operations

Communicating effectively

Addressing common challenges with managing remote employees

Navigating leadership challenges with effective conflict resolution

Addressing barriers to organizational change

Strategizing solutions to common barriers for remote employees

The available course dates are below.

  • Sept. 1-Oct. 1 2025 (Application due: Aug. 25)
    Workshop days: Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25

    All workshop times (1 hour): Noon MT/ 11 a.m. PT

Course Dates

Please note:

Attendance at all four interactive workshops is required for certification.

Meet Your Coordinators

Each participant is paired with a University of Idaho Program Coordinator.

Monica Hampton
Instructional Coordinator —
Southeast Idaho
208-680-1938
mhampton@uidaho.edu

Stephanie Guyton
Instructional Coordinator —
North Idaho
208-885-9806
sguyton@uidaho.edu

Kathryn Leach
Instructional Coordinator —
Southwest Idaho
208-885-5658
kleach@uidaho.edu

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