This series is designed for individuals interested in developing leadership and people-management skills within the sports industry. It is ideal for coaches, team coordinators, athletic organization staff, and mid-level professionals looking to strengthen their ability to manage talent, navigate interpersonal challenges, and lead more effectively in sports-related environments. All courses are fully online, making them accessible even for those balancing work and family commitments.
Leadership Series Bundle This series is 100% online.
A series bundles several courses together for a deeper dive into the topic at a lower cost than enrolling in each one separately. Our series bundles combine courses developed by American University as part of our professional and continuing education catalog with courses provided by Ed2Go, a leading provider of online professional development.
The Leadership in Sport series develops the leadership and people-management skills that drive success in sports environments.
You'll begin by exploring the unique demands of leadership within the sports industry and what sets effective sports leaders apart. From there, you'll build the talent management skills needed to attract, develop, and retain high performers, and you'll develop practical tools for navigating the difficult interpersonal relationships that arise in competitive, high-stakes settings.
By the time you complete this series, you'll have a focused leadership skill set grounded in the realities of the sports industry and applicable across coaching, team coordination, and athletic organization management.
Total Tuition: $769
(A savings of $312 off individual course pricing)
Contact Hours: 58
Format: Online
(instructor-moderated and self-guided)
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What's Included
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Sports Leadership — AU Digital Badge Course | Self-Guided | 10 hrs
Gain valuable insight into the skills required to be a successful sports leader. This AU-developed course explores the unique leadership demands of the sports industry and what it takes to lead teams and organizations in competitive environments. -
Talent and Performance Management — Ed2Go | Instructor-Moderated | 24 hrs
Learn how to attract and retain top talent in order to compete in a global marketplace. This course prepares you for a rewarding career as a talent management professional by building the skills to identify, develop, and sustain high performers. -
Achieving Success with Difficult People — Ed2Go | Self-Guided | 24 hrs
Learn how to have more successful relationships with difficult bosses, co-workers, and colleagues. This course provides tools for understanding yourself, solving people problems, and improving your personal and professional productivity.
- Identify the leadership qualities and practices that define success in sports environments
- Apply talent management strategies to attract, develop, and retain high-performing individuals
- Use practical communication and problem-solving tools to navigate difficult interpersonal relationships
- Build a focused leadership skill set grounded in the specific demands of the sports industry
- Earn a verifiable AU Digital Badge credential you can share on LinkedIn and with employers
- Access content designed by experts from Ed2Go combined with AU-developed content at a significant savings
- Learn on your own schedule with fully online, flexible course formats
With instructor-moderated courses, the instructor interacts with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.
Self-guided courses are designed for the learner to progress through their course unmoderated and at their own pace.
Hardware Requirements
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 12 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other: Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements
The instructional materials required for this course (if applicable) are included in the enrollment and will be available online.