Topics Covered
We'll help you build the skills you need to succeed in this growing field.
- The value of remote work models for both companies and employees
- The unique needs of remote teams versus co-located teams
- Differences between remote team communication and engagement
- Common issues that diminish the effectiveness of remote teams
- Best practices in leading and managing remote teams
- How remote teams can outperform co-located teams
Required materials
This course has one required text that you need to purchase:
- Harvard Business Review (2021). HBR Guide to Remote Work. Harvard Business Review Press.
- The book can be purchased on Amazon.com for less than $10.
Prerequisites and requirements
- This course has no prerequisites other than an interest in enhancing the productivity of your remote team. The courses in this certificate program can be taken in any order.
- Successfully navigating this course will require a computer with a high-speed Internet connection, basic digital literacy.
- To successfully complete this course you will need to earn at least a 75% grade. See the various assignment rubrics for evaluation details and the syllabus for final grade contributions.
- To earn the Remote Work Force Management program certificate, you will need to successfully complete all three courses.