ACE Credit Courses

ACE CREDIT RECOMMENDED COURSES

Courses recommended by ACE for academic credit

Leadership This course teaches essential leadership skills to help learners stand out as leaders among their peers. The coursework discusses the theories of leadership and offers real-world practical explanations and definitions. Learners will explore questions such as: What is leadership, and why is it important? How does a leader encourage change without triggering fearful resistance? What are the key elements to leading an effective team? Recommended Credits: 3 Duration: 1 Year

Conflict Management Covering key issues and best practices this course is for managers dealing with contentious situations in the workplace. Throughout seven segments, learners will explore strategies that managers can use to help deal with conflict. The self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, selected readings, case studies and scenarios highlighting key issues, and self-assessments that engage students and provide opportunities to practice conflict negotiation and management skills.

Recommended Credits: 3 Duration: 1 Year

Digital Marketing The learner is introduced to the principles, strategies, and technology of digital marketing. Video commentary from marketing professionals provides insight into the challenges and best practices of the field. The self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, selected readings, case studies, and self-assessments that engage students and provide opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge of digital marketing and practice relevant skills.

Recommended Credits: 2 Duration: 1 Year Management Skills This course equips both new and experienced managers with the skills and resources necessary to foster strong connections, lead change, and resolve potential conflicts. Throughout ten segments, students will learn practical ways to better coach and motivate their teams, whether operating in an in-person office environment or a remote work setting. The self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, case studies, and self-assessments that provide opportunities to practice and apply key management skills.

Recommended Credits: 3 Duration: 1 Year

Project Management Learners are introduced to the basics of project management. Throughout six segments, learners will practice the foundational skills of project management, consider the ethics involved in leading a team, and explore similarities and contrasts between Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies. The self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, selected readings, case studies, and self-assessments that engage students and provide opportunities to practice project management skills.

Recommended Credits: 3 Duration: 1 Year

Leadership for Women in Business This course explores the various challenges that evidence suggests women in business are likely to face—challenges that are different (in kind or in scale) than those faced by men in business. Throughout seven segments, learners will explore key concepts and practices that all successful business people should be familiar with, such as leadership, management, communication, work-life balance, networking, negotiation, and body language and provide opportunities to practice essential business skills.

Recommended Credits: 3 Duration: 1 Year

Entrepreneurship This course teaches essential skills and knowledge for entrepreneurs. Learners will explore how entrepreneurs create successful ventures, and develop functional skills in management, accounting, marketing, and business law.

Recommended Credits: 2 Duration: 1 Year