Leadership Skills

Leadership Training for Manufacturing Employees

Encourage employees’ growth and career potential with this series of classes focused on building effective leadership and management skills. Participants will learn foundational leadership principles and skills, including how to gain respect and trust, and how to communicate effectively to build teamwork, manage conflict, and motivate others; accounting fundamentals to better manage and forecast budgets; how to build and benefit from a diverse workforce, and how to manage critical issues such as harassment and discrimination. Targeted for the manufacturing industry, this series also covers project planning, organizational design, theories of leadership and labor relations.

Short-Term, Comprehensive Training

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Flexibility

Online classes are self-paced, typically taking 60 minutes to complete.

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Online Accessibility

Classes are easily and conveniently accessible on desktops and laptops.

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Tooling U-SME App

Classes are available via the Tooling U-SME app on tablets and phones.

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Learning Support

Pre- and post-training knowledge assessments are included.

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Online Training Offers:

  • Content developed by industry experts
  • Predefined curriculum for each job role
  • Engaging and interactive content
  • Access to Tooling U-SME’s Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Guidance from our Client Success team, including advice, insights, and ideas built on best practices and years of experience

Effective Combination of Classes

This comprehensive leadership training series will cover the management techniques and strategies employees need to become strong, effective, and respected leaders in manufacturing organizations.

Classes 1

  • Essentials of Leadership
  • Essentials of Communication
  • Managing Performance:
  • Best Practices
  • Managing Performance:
  • Corrective Actions
  • Basics of Manufacturing Costs
  • Intro to Managerial Accounting
  • Conflict Resolution Principles
  • Conflict Resolution for
  • Different Groups
  • Team Leadership

Classes 2

  • Manufacturing Management
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Managing the Diverse Workplace
  • Harassment and Discrimination
  • Performance Management and the Law
  • Train-the-Trainer: Accelerating Worker Performance
  • Frontline Leadership
  • Frontline Leadership – Coaching and Mentoring
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Maricopa Corporate College (MCOR) has entered a strategic partnership with Tooling U–SME, a prominent workforce development organization specializing in advanced manufacturing training. Through this collaboration, MCOR leverages Tooling U–SME’s robust library of online courses (600+), virtual labs, instructor-led training, assessments, certifications, and apprenticeship support.

Together, we offer customized training pathways that align with employer needs and regional labor markets. MCOR takes the lead on local delivery, coordination, and support, while Tooling U–SME provides the scalable and industry-vetted curriculum. The goal: to upskill Arizona’s manufacturing workforce, boost productivity, and create more pathways to high-demand jobs in the region.

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