Certificate Course: The Future of Work at Illinois: Managing Hybrid and Remote Teams
- Time Commitment: 10 hours
- Blended: Live Webinars and Asynchronous (self-paced) Content
- Certificate of Completion

In this blended course on managing hybrid and remote teams, supervisors will learn how to establish boundaries, increase engagement, and anticipate challenges. Along the way, they will connect with other managers on campus to share lessons learned.

Course Schedule: The course consists of four core modules delivered in a self-paced, online format and includes two interactive virtual workshops hosted via video conference.

Who Should Attend: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign employees who currently lead or manage a distributed work group comprised of status employee(s).

Time Commitment: 10-hours over a 4-week period
- Two (90-minute) live webinars
- 2 hours over the course of each week of self-paced asynchronous learning. (Includes: readings, videos, activities, and posting and responding on discussion boards.)

Technology Requirements:
- Reliable Internet Access
- Web Camera & Microphone Required

Certificate Requirements: A certificate of completion will be given upon the successful completion of the course assignments and course evaluation.

Learning Path: Survey Course: Managing Hybrid and Remote Teams at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Time Commitment: 2 hours
- Asynchronous (self-paced)
- Access anytime with a computer, tablet, or smartphone

Participants will learn about hybrid team effectiveness, structuring communication, building in accountability, and aligning the team for success by cultivating connection and building trust.  They will also have an opportunity to hear from university leaders as they respond to thought-provoking questions around workplace flexibility from Senior Associate Chancellor for Human Resources Shari Mickey-Boggs.

LinkedIn Learning Collection for Managers of Remote and Hybrid Teams
Explore a collection of training resources from LinkedIn Learning for managers of remote and hybrid teams. Topics include “Virtual and Hybrid Meeting Essentials,” “Leading Productive One-on-One Meetings,” “How Managers Can Prevent Team Burnout,” “Support Accessibility in a Hybrid Workplace,” and much more!

HRCI Learning Center Certificate in Managing the Hybrid Workforce
- Time Commitment: 9 HR Credits
- Asynchronous (self-paced)
- Access anytime with a computer, tablet, or smartphone
- Course eligible for both HRCI and SHRM recertification credits
- Cost $199.00

Many organizations now seek a comfortable middle ground—a work arrangement that maximizes the benefits of remote work while utilizing physical workspaces for tasks and activities that warrant in-person collaboration and connection. HR professionals play a key role in leveraging the benefits of both settings, remote and in-person, to create hybrid solutions that suit the unique needs of their organizations. This certificate prepares HR professionals to manage hybrid workforces, especially during times of transition and as business needs change.