Welcome to the Leadership Course for Managers of Employment Specialists!
As a leader, you have the power to shape the future of your team, inspire excellence, and make a lasting impact in the world of employment services. This course is designed to equip you with tools, strategies, and insights you need to elevate both yourself and your team.
Throughout this course, you will explore 12 dynamic units, each one thoughtfully crafted to inspire, challenge, and empower you to be the kind of leader who makes a real difference. From enhancing your communication skills to mastering team dynamics, each module will guide you step-by-step on how to lead with confidence, empathy, and vision.
Remember, leadership is a journey, not a destination. As you progress through the units, you’ll discover new ways to inspire and motivate your team, build trust, and drive meaningful change. This is your opportunity to grow, reflect, and take your leadership to new heights.
The Supported Employment Training Project at the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) believes in your potential, and we are thrilled to support you every step of the way. Let’s dive in and get ready to lead with purpose and passion!
You’ve got this!

Instructions
Organization: This course is divided into lessons and topics. Each topic must be completed in order to move to the next lesson. You can view an outline of the lessons on each screen.
Embedded Videos: Throughout the course, there are videos from various YouTube channels. Many of these videos must be viewed in their entirety before moving on to the next topic. Usually, this means waiting until the related videos pop up at the end, after the credits. If you encounter a problem with a video, please use the “Contact Us” button below and include the name of the course, topic, and video that you are having trouble with.
To begin the lessons:
- Select Lesson 1 located at the bottom of the course page.
- Once you have finished the lesson, select “Mark Complete.”
- To continue to the next topic/lesson, select the link at the bottom of the page that says “next lesson” or “next topic.”
Quizzes: These are scattered throughout the course to offer you time to think about how the information applies to your work. You must enter responses and will automatically receive credit for your answer. The instructor will read all responses entered and may respond to you directly.
If you have questions about moving through this online course, please use the Contact Us button below.
