Remote Worker Manager Practicum

Your third month will be spent mastering what you need to know and documenting your achievement.

The practicum includes:
-Weekly communication 1:1 with your instructor
-Study and taking of the RWM (Remote Work Manager) exam.
-Writing a 750- 1,000 word (roughly 3 pages) paper on how you will next work to implement or improve your management of remote work.

Course length: One month
Number of Hours: 16
Cost: $245
Course start dates: 4/1/24, 6/3/24, 8/5/24, 11/4/24

You may also take this course as part of the Managing Remote Workers Certificate.

Additional Course Information

Agenda

Unit 1

Remote Work Study Guide

Reviewing key points in the study guide
Asking for any clarification needed
Reviewing any materials from the first two courses.
Weekly 1:1 communication with the instructor.

Unit 2

Current Trends in Managing Remote Work

Overview of latest changes and news in remote work
Latest statistics and trendlines
Any other authoritative resources on remote work this past year
Weekly 1:1 communication with the instructor.

Unit 3

A Plan for Managing Remote Work

Write a 750 – 1,000 word paper. Extensions are available subject to your schedule.
Include sections and references to the learning in class.
Create a plan for your next level of managing remote work, either establishing it or improving it.
Weekly 1:1 communication with the instructor.

Unit 4

Take the Exam

Study no more than 5 -10 hours.
Exam questions come from the topics in the Study Guide
The exam is online, generally on Tuesday morning. Extensions are available subject to your schedule.
Get a proctor to verify you are taking on your own.

Cancellation Policy

Continuing Education Classes:

We understand that sometimes life happens. If you are unable to attend your class, please email Continuing-ed@uwm.edu. We will be happy to contact your instructor to let them know and provide you with any material missed.

If you cancel 8 days prior to the start of your class, we are happy to issue an account credit/voucher to you. If you do not provide an 8-day cancellation notice, you will not be eligible to receive a credit/voucher*. For Continuing Education to continue to provide the community with the outreach programming that we have, all cancellations will be assessed a 6% administrative fee. Unfortunately, no refunds will be provided.

*Please remember, vouchers are not issued for and cannot be used towards online or credit courses.*

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