Effective MBA

Coaching, Leadership & Mentoring

100% Online | 15 mins a day | 10 months

About the program

  • This program is designed for managers, team leaders, and HR professionals who want to strengthen their skills in leadership, mentoring, and coaching. It is ideal for those aiming to guide teams effectively, develop talent, and create positive, lasting impacts within their organizations.

  • Learn how to lead with confidence, establish a coaching culture, and design mentoring programs that support team development and growth. Gain practical tools and techniques to address modern workplace challenges with adaptability and strategic thinking.

  • Combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications to refine your leadership, mentoring, and coaching approaches. Discover how to adjust your leadership style, motivate individuals, and build trust through clear communication and emotional intelligence.

  • Master key skills such as decision-making, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration—core abilities needed to succeed in leadership, mentoring, and coaching roles. These skills will help you navigate complex challenges and build stronger, more effective teams.

  • Explore innovative strategies for managing change, improving team dynamics, and supporting continuous development. Gain insights and ideas from industry professionals at companies such as AirBnB, BuzzFeed, Microsoft, Adidas, Nike, Kraft Heinz Company, Tesla, IBM, Reddit, YouTube, LinkedIn, and others.

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Key study objectives

  • Adaptive Learning Models
    Stay ahead in the modern business world with modules that blend seamlessly with your work responsibilities and personal life, offering flexibility and relevance.
  • Practical and Actionable
    Each module isn’t just theory—it’s packed with actionable insights and strategies you can implement immediately. You will learn basic and advanced coaching methods that can be used right away at work. Learn how to motivate people, develop their potential or get better performance in your team.
  • Duration and Flexibility
    This fully online program is structured for maximum flexibility, requiring just 15 minutes of daily learning over a period of 10 months. The focus on microlearning ensures efficiency and adaptability to your schedule. Details about our accreditation can be found here.
  • Become an Inspirational Mentor
    Learn how to be a great mentor and mentee. You'll gain the skills to create mentoring programs to support you and your colleagues' growth.

Coaching, Mentoring & Leadership consists of 10 Modules

Effective MBA

1. Coaching Foundations

This module focuses on the principles of coaching and leadership development. It covers coaching techniques needed for effective leadership and staff development. You'll learn how to create a coaching culture at your organization and apply coaching for continuous improvement. The module also addresses coaching new managers and provides techniques for handling challenges. Students will gain practical skills in coaching for leaders and managers, forming the basis for further development of their coaching abilities.

2. Coaching for Success

This module provides coaching techniques tailored for success in a dynamic, virtual work environment. You will learn strategies to overcome coaching challenges and effectively coach existing and new employees and teams. It includes strategies for building and leading teams and covers virtual coach training alongside techniques for coaching managers and employees.

3. Leadership Foundations

In this module, you will learn fundamental leadership theories and models that are essential for managing teams and organizations effectively. You will explore different leadership styles and their application in various situations, along with real examples of good and bad leaders. This module offers insights into modern, evidence-based approaches to leadership, providing an excellent foundation for further development of leadership skills.

4. Effective Leadership

This module focuses on developing management skills that go beyond traditional success metrics. You will learn how to lead with a growth mindset, motivate remote teams, and manage change and instability. The module includes techniques for persuasive speaking, managing conflict, and modern approaches to leadership in the digital age, essential for achieving excellence in leadership.

5. Leadership Styles

The module examines different leadership styles and their application in today’s changing world. You will learn about adaptive, transformational, human, and conscious leadership, as well as strategies based on neuroscience, creative leadership, and storytelling. Students will gain skills to adapt their leadership style in various situations, making this module crucial for developing the modern leader.

6. Leadership Skills

This module develops the critical skills needed to lead staff and teams, both in the workplace and remotely. You'll learn strategies for problem-solving, decision-making, and building strong working relationships, as well as how to create leadership programs and avoid common leadership mistakes. This module is highly beneficial for developing practical leadership skills.

7. Leadership Communications

This module covers key communication skills for team and organizational leaders. You will learn to communicate effectively in various cultures and organizations, use emotional intelligence, and develop critical thinking for building your personal brand as a leader. This module equips students with tools to better communicate their team and values, making it essential for effective leadership through communication.

8. Management and Leadership

This module focuses on a combination of management and leadership skills. You will learn to anticipate future challenges, build resilience, and gain credibility as a leader. The module also provides techniques for managing change and practical advice on being an effective manager while excelling as a leader, making it highly beneficial for improving your management and leadership skills.

9. Ethical Leadership & Inclusion

This module focuses on ethical principles and inclusive approaches in leadership. You will learn practical ethics for businesses and individuals, as well as how to lead responsible AI in organizations. The module includes strategies for promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI), building a culture of belonging, and addressing modern challenges in technology ethics. You will apply knowledge from this module for ethical and inclusive leadership in today's world.

10. Effective Mentoring

This module focuses on developing skills for influential and inspiring mentoring. You'll learn to be a good mentor and mentee, create mentoring programs, and manage obstacles. The module also covers strategic mentoring techniques and building a circle of mentors for continuous improvement. Students will gain tools to support personal and professional growth through mentoring, making this module highly beneficial for excelling as a mentor.

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Program Learning Outcomes

After completing the program, you will be equipped with:

  • Advanced Leadership Skills: You will confidently lead teams, organizations, and projects, applying diverse leadership styles to suit various situations. You will effectively manage change, inspire collaboration, and promote innovation in dynamic business environments.
  • Coaching and Mentoring Expertise: You will excel in mentoring and coaching practices, capable of developing tailored programs to foster talent and support employee growth.
  • Ethical and Inclusive Leadership: You will incorporate ethical principles and inclusive approaches into their leadership strategies. You will champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and address challenges in technology ethics, including the responsible use of AI.
  • Exceptional Communication Skills: With refined emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and persuasive speaking abilities, you will excel in communicating your vision, values, and strategies effectively.
  • Practical and Adaptable Skill Set: You will be well-versed in modern leadership techniques, including mentoring for personal and professional growth, managing remote teams. You will adapt seamlessly to evolving workplace demands and organizational needs.

Graduate profile

Graduates of the Coaching, Leadership, and Mentoring program are well-prepared for a variety of impactful roles. As Leadership Development Managers, they can design and implement programs to build leadership skills, foster teamwork, and improve organizational performance. In the role of an Executive Coach, they can work closely with senior leaders and executives, providing personalized guidance to navigate challenges, set goals, and achieve professional growth aligned with organizational objectives. Graduates can also thrive as Organizational Development Consultants, helping companies assess and strengthen their organizational culture, structure, and team dynamics while managing change and promoting diversity and inclusion. Another potential career path is as a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), where graduates act as strategic advisors to leadership, focusing on workforce planning, employee development, and talent retention through coaching and mentoring programs. They may also excel as Training and Development Managers, overseeing training initiatives that improve employee skills and create leadership pipelines through effective coaching frameworks. Additionally, graduates can make a significant impact as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Managers, championing DEI initiatives, delivering training on inclusive leadership, and developing strategies to build a culture of belonging within organizations.

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How does the Effective MBA work?

How does the Effective MBA work?

Obtain Professional Certificate

Graduates receive a completion certificate of the professional

Effective Course.

Boost your Professional career

Take your career growth and personal development to the next level.

Start your global Networking

Connect with people around the world and make valuable business connections.

TESTIMONIALS

Meet some of our students

"My industry-related management experience has been given further exposure and a solid foundation in marketing, finance, business innovation, and managerial accounting, thereby empowering an engineer like me to start a business with confidence."
Francis Nwajei, MBAMaintenance Engineering Manager
"EDU Effective MBA is one of the best affordable online MBA available currently. This Effective MBA course is comprehensive and designed to meet the requirements of working professionals, managers, and people aspiring to become managers. The modules and topics covered under this course are worth the value."
Lalit Bisht, MBASenior Project Manager
"Efficient, effective and good way of learning. We can study anytime and anywhere with high-quality materials and an excellent e-learning platform. I got many things from this program: academic knowledge, theory, and practical approaches obtained from experienced lecturers."
Donald H. Sitompul, MBAVice President of Development
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