We can answer this question with the results of a survey conducted by the education platform Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch. According to this survey, the interest in continuing education for management courses/modular management training (cert.) is based on these facts:

• 88 % in favor of a needs match between the course and the objectives
• 8 % following a recommendation from another manager
• 4 % due to mentions in job advertisements
• Other reasons given as free text answers are: "Training in leadership is required", "Honestly, I would have liked to learn something about it, but I really had zero idea about management...", "It is important to me to be able to lead people properly" and "Promoting employees"

Modular management training imparts practical skills that are specifically geared towards the requirements of modern management tasks. The content of management training can vary depending on the provider and course. The following topics are generally covered:

• Role change to manager: transition from specialist to manager with new tasks and responsibilities
• Leadership styles: development of a situational and authentic leadership style for different contexts
• Leadership techniques & team management: tools for successfully leading and promoting teams
• Dealing with leadership situations: Guidance for leadership problems and difficult decisions
• Team dynamics: understanding group norms, role allocation and the phases of team development
• Conflict management: strategies for dealing constructively with conflicts, including discussion and mediation
• Communication in leadership: feedback, active listening, clear expression and recognizing communication hurdles
• Staff appraisals & meetings: Discussion techniques, moderation of meetings and negotiation skills
• Motivation in a team: methods for increasing motivation and solving group dynamic challenges
• Self-management & resilience: recognizing your own resources, dealing with stress and promoting healthy boundaries
• Leadership skills: Further development of your own leadership personality and strategic thinking
• Legal and organizational basics: Relevant legal framework conditions and operational know-how

This content of a management training course not only promotes professional and social skills, but also strengthens the personal understanding of leadership and the ability to develop teams sustainably.

Important: The specific learning content of modular management training courses can vary depending on the school or provider. Each school sets its own priorities. To find out the exact content of a particular school, it is advisable to ask the institution directly. The question can simply be forwarded to the desired school via the contact form. This will quickly clarify the specific curriculum.