Leadership Skills

Duration

Annual

Prerequisites

None

Requirements

None

Course Summary

In this course, you’ll learn the leadership skills needed to be successful in all areas of your personal, academic, and professional life. You’ll learn the skills to approach problem-solving, decision-making, time management, and goal setting to manage the challenges of day-to-day life, challenging courses, and responsibilities at work more effectively. You’ll also explore the skills needed for approaching public speaking, relationships, organizational management, and team building to better prepare you for whatever professional role you choose in the future. This course prepares students to be leaders in whatever future path they choose for themselves.

MAJOR TOPICS AND CONCEPTS

Segment One:

  • Seeking change
  • Understanding civic participation
  • Recognizing civic responsibilities
  • Running for office/leadership position
  • Identifying the issues
  • Prioritizing tasks
  • Increasing voter turnout
  • Determining leadership style
  • Getting to know your team
  • Delegating responsibilities
  • Setting the stage for success
  • Building consensus
  • Establishing goal and milestones
  • Determining budget
  • Evaluating effectiveness of a program
  • Building on success


Segment Two:

  • Managing change
  • Recognizing conflict
  • Clarifying the source of conflict
  • Listening actively
  • Managing and resolving conflict
  • Building on strengths
  • Identifying areas for improvement
  • Cooperating with others
  • Inspiring others
  • Leading vs managing
  • Making healthy decisions
  • Taking care of yourself and others
  • Communicating effectively
  • Presenting information
  • Speaking publicly

How Leadership Skills supports student success

In Leadership Skills, students build subject knowledge through structured online lessons, guided practice, and regular feedback from qualified teachers. The course supports flexible study while maintaining clear academic expectations and steady progress.

Students can revisit learning materials, complete assignments at a manageable pace, and use teacher guidance to strengthen understanding. Families can follow progress while learners develop organization, independent study habits, and confidence.

  • Clear learning goals connect each lesson to the wider course.
  • Activities and assignments help students apply important concepts.
  • Assessments and teacher feedback identify strengths and next steps.
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