Supervision - Certificate

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Lead the team to change

Manage real world projects working with your team. Your skills move projects forward to help organizations meet their goals.

Specialize in Supervision and learn:

how business organizations are structured
the skills of effective managers and supervisors
business vocabulary
how to manage projects

You�ll hone practical skills in classes averaging only 16 students. You�ll also work on projects that require hands-on research and teamwork.

What can you do with a certificate in Supervision?

With this certificate, you can work as an entry level manager in operations, customer service, marketing or sales. Or apply the credits toward earning an associate degree in business administration.

Right away your certificate lets you work in roles such as:

business analyst
operations analyst
project manager
shift leader
team leader

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*Estimated cost is based on the minimum number of credit hours to complete the program. This estimate includes in-district tuition and comprehensive fees for the 2026-2027 academic year, before financial aid, including grants, loans and scholarships, is applied. Actual cost may vary to include additional fees, materials and other cost of attendance factors such as living expenses, transportation, etc. Explore opportunities for financial assistance at ��. Learn more about the Cost of Attendance.

Career Outlook

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $47,896
  
  Median
  
  $69,493
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $107,906
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $23.02
  
  Median
  
  $33.40
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $51.87
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here�s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  23.18%
  
  Certificate
  
  0.62%
  
  Some college
  
  20.03%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  9.62%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  45.22%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  1.33%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators. Excludes team or work leaders.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $47,796
  
  Median
  
  $73,996
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $106,854
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $22.97
  
  Median
  
  $35.57
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $51.37
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here�s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  47%
  
  Certificate
  
  11.6%
  
  Some college
  
  14.96%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  13.62%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  11.96%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  0.86%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $51,428
  
  Median
  
  $112,041
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $269,248
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $24.72
  
  Median
  
  $53.86
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $129.44
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here�s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  39.11%
  
  Certificate
  
  5.72%
  
  Some college
  
  21.59%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  5.99%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  27.44%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  0.15%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $83,101
  
  Median
  
  $125,632
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $196,225
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $39.95
  
  Median
  
  $60.39
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $94.33
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here�s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  34.68%
  
  Certificate
  
  16.21%
  
  Some college
  
  11.51%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  8.1%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  28.25%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  1.24%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $61,605
  
  Median
  
  $121,776
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $244,242
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $29.62
  
  Median
  
  $58.54
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $117.42
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here�s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  Some college
  
  9.52%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  66.66%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  23.81%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $64,625
  
  Median
  
  $109,984
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $175,406
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $31.06
  
  Median
  
  $52.87
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $84.33
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here�s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  60.87%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  39.13%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).

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Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Course Highlights
�� 120	�� 120 College Success Seminar Class Description This course is designed to teach students attitudes and skills valuable for college success. Topics may include: growth mindset, self-advocacy skills, college resources, college culture, financial literacy, and academic success strategies, such as study skills, time management, and goal setting. Throughout this course, students will develop skills necessary for promoting positive human relations in a diverse society.	2	Dual credit options available Online/Virtual options available
ENG 121	ENG 121 English Composition I Class Description This course is designed to help students develop their competence in college-level writing and in the analysis of texts so they can enter the dialogue of the academic community. This course includes the analysis and practice of argument and the use of critical thinking to read, analyze, and produce college-level texts.	3	Credit for prior learning available Dual credit options available Online/Virtual options available
BUS 210	BUS 210 Human Resource Management Class Description This course provides a broad overview of relevant human resource management concepts, incorporating legal and ethical issues. Topics include staffing, hiring, training and development, performance evaluation, employee terminations, compensation and benefits, union versus non-union workforces, and workforce diversity issues.	3	Credit for prior learning available
BUS 115	BUS 115 Elements of Supervision Class Description This course introduces the role of the supervisor and how it fits in the overall management of an organization. Emphasis is on how the supervisor can impact a department's productivity. Topics will include: supervisory planning, time management, organizing and delegating tasks, training and coaching employees, Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines, labor relations, managing conflict and stress in the work environment, creating a safe and healthy work environment, and productivity improvement.	3	Online/Virtual options available
BUS 121	BUS 121 Introduction to Business Class Description This course provides a broad overview of the principles, functions and careers in business. Topics included are: economics, global business, ethics, business structures, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, accounting, finance and operations management.	3	Credit for prior learning available Dual credit options available Online/Virtual options available

Course Highlights
Course Code	�� 120
Course Title	�� 120 College Success Seminar Class Description This course is designed to teach students attitudes and skills valuable for college success. Topics may include: growth mindset, self-advocacy skills, college resources, college culture, financial literacy, and academic success strategies, such as study skills, time management, and goal setting. Throughout this course, students will develop skills necessary for promoting positive human relations in a diverse society.
Credits	2
Dual credit options available
Online/Virtual options available

Course Highlights
Course Code	ENG 121
Course Title	ENG 121 English Composition I Class Description This course is designed to help students develop their competence in college-level writing and in the analysis of texts so they can enter the dialogue of the academic community. This course includes the analysis and practice of argument and the use of critical thinking to read, analyze, and produce college-level texts.
Credits	3
Credit for prior learning available
Dual credit options available
Online/Virtual options available

Course Highlights
Course Code	BUS 210
Course Title	BUS 210 Human Resource Management Class Description This course provides a broad overview of relevant human resource management concepts, incorporating legal and ethical issues. Topics include staffing, hiring, training and development, performance evaluation, employee terminations, compensation and benefits, union versus non-union workforces, and workforce diversity issues.
Credits	3
Credit for prior learning available

Course Highlights
Course Code	BUS 115
Course Title	BUS 115 Elements of Supervision Class Description This course introduces the role of the supervisor and how it fits in the overall management of an organization. Emphasis is on how the supervisor can impact a department's productivity. Topics will include: supervisory planning, time management, organizing and delegating tasks, training and coaching employees, Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines, labor relations, managing conflict and stress in the work environment, creating a safe and healthy work environment, and productivity improvement.
Credits	3
Online/Virtual options available

Course Highlights
Course Code	BUS 121
Course Title	BUS 121 Introduction to Business Class Description This course provides a broad overview of the principles, functions and careers in business. Topics included are: economics, global business, ethics, business structures, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, accounting, finance and operations management.
Credits	3
Credit for prior learning available
Dual credit options available
Online/Virtual options available

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Course Highlights
BUS 223	BUS 223 Principles of Management Class Description This course is a study of management theories and practices, emphasizing key concepts and skills needed to execute the classic management functions of planning, leading, organizing, and controlling. Emphasis is on theories, concepts, and models related to these key management functions with the intent to better understand the manager's role and responsibilities in contributing to an organization's desired objectives.	3	Credit for prior learning available Dual credit options available Online/Virtual options available
BUS 237	BUS 237 Managerial Communication Class Description This course will guide students in developing the communication skills needed to be successful as a manager. The course is organized in a workshop format, in which students develop, refine and practice communication skills used by successful managers. The course includes a focus on both oral and written skills used in business at a management level. The content of the course will also include a focus on organization, non-verbal (both delivery and listening) and presentation skills. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to prepare written business documents such as proposals, memos, and emails; organize and conduct meetings and write meeting minutes; and make formal and informal business presentations. Students will have developed communication skills that effectively inform and persuade their audience in addition to enhancing their credibility as managers. AMT 237 and BUS 237 are cross-listed.	3	Online/Virtual options available
BUS 238	BUS 238 Project Management Class Description This course will focus on the concepts and tools related to the management of projects within organizations. Students will examine all phases of project management including planning, scheduling, control, and termination. Topics include writing project plans, developing work breakdown structures, project scheduling, resource management, earned value analysis, and project risk management.	3	Credit for prior learning available

Course Highlights
Course Code	BUS 223
Course Title	BUS 223 Principles of Management Class Description This course is a study of management theories and practices, emphasizing key concepts and skills needed to execute the classic management functions of planning, leading, organizing, and controlling. Emphasis is on theories, concepts, and models related to these key management functions with the intent to better understand the manager's role and responsibilities in contributing to an organization's desired objectives.
Credits	3
Credit for prior learning available
Dual credit options available
Online/Virtual options available

Course Highlights
Course Code	BUS 237
Course Title	BUS 237 Managerial Communication Class Description This course will guide students in developing the communication skills needed to be successful as a manager. The course is organized in a workshop format, in which students develop, refine and practice communication skills used by successful managers. The course includes a focus on both oral and written skills used in business at a management level. The content of the course will also include a focus on organization, non-verbal (both delivery and listening) and presentation skills. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to prepare written business documents such as proposals, memos, and emails; organize and conduct meetings and write meeting minutes; and make formal and informal business presentations. Students will have developed communication skills that effectively inform and persuade their audience in addition to enhancing their credibility as managers. AMT 237 and BUS 237 are cross-listed.
Credits	3
Online/Virtual options available

Course Highlights
Course Code	BUS 238
Course Title	BUS 238 Project Management Class Description This course will focus on the concepts and tools related to the management of projects within organizations. Students will examine all phases of project management including planning, scheduling, control, and termination. Topics include writing project plans, developing work breakdown structures, project scheduling, resource management, earned value analysis, and project risk management.
Credits	3
Credit for prior learning available

Total Credit Hours

23

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Yes! But it may take longer to complete the program if you only take classes online. Class delivery modes vary from semester to semester. That means your class might not be available online in the semester you want to take it. Instead, it may be available in person.
The class sizes at �� are small. Instructors know you by name and care about your success. �� instructors are accessible. They provide feedback and support to help you achieve. Plus, they have business experience. This means you�ll learn how supervision works in the real world and be able to apply practical skills with confidence in the workplace.
And this is a stackable certificate. You can use the credits to help you earn an associate degree in business administration at ��.
Absolutely. Our student profile is varied. You are in class with people from different backgrounds. Some are your age, but not all. Some have attended college before; others are new to college. Some work and go to school part time. Others are full-time students. Your combined experience creates a learning environment that is dynamic and meaningful.
Yes. Supervision is a good career that is in demand. In fact, the need for managers is than other U.S. occupations through 2032. Supervisors are needed in every field. This ranges from social services and advertising to hospitality and agriculture.
Supervision is a good career choice if you enjoy working in a team to solve problems for an organization.
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