Ascend Leadership Training Series

 Leading Workforce Development in the Age of AI

Start Date: January 13, 2026 and Ends: February 17, 2026

Certificate: Applied Foundational Leadership (AFL) | Duration: 6 Weeks | Schedule: Weekly Webinar: Every Tuesday from 10:00am/PST-1:00pm EST

Description: Thrown (or gently nudged, pushed, coaxed or bamboozled) into a leadership gig in workforce development? Congrats — this 6-week virtual crash course is your toolkit for turning “what now?” into “I got this!”

You’ll build confidence, sharpen your leadership chops, and lead people, programs, and partnerships with real impact. With live interactive workshops, personality assessments, and peer collaboration, you’ll discover what kind of leader you are, boost your emotional intelligence, influence without awkwardness, delegate with trust (so you don’t do everything yourself), think strategically, and guide your team through change without losing your cool.

Plus, you’ll earn a Certificate in Applied Foundational Leadership from our program (yes, you can add that to your email signature), and learn from three expert instructors who’ve been there, done that, and still have the scars to prove it. By course end, you’ll have practical tools (not just buzzwords), tested leadership models, and a peer network to back you up — ready to lead with purpose, clarity, and maybe even a little swagger.

Objectives: Develop self-awareness of your leadership style, strengths, values, and areas for growth Build emotional intelligence: improve self-regulation, empathy, and handling of feedback Enhance communication and influence skills: adapt messaging for different stakeholders; lead hard conversations with confidence Lead healthier, high-performing teams: delegate effectively; diagnose and resolve team dysfunctions Apply strategic thinking and decision-making tools in workforce development contexts Navigate change: lead transitions with resilience, build an inclusive culture, sustain team morale Strengthen confidence in your managerial role: partner building, program oversight, people development Establish lasting peer networks for support, learning, and accountability beyond the course