Supervisory Management Frequently Asked Questions
A page within Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Who should participate?
This seminar series is for managers with supervisory responsibility including, but not limited to: manufacturing plant managers and supervisors, government agency administrators, medical clinic managers, office managers, doctors and lawyers with office staff and educational administrators.
What are the benefits to my employees? To myself?
- Higher productivity and higher morale
- Less time spent on "people problems" (hurt feelings, dueling egos, power struggles)
- More time spent on problem identification and resolution
- Lower costs due to lower turnover
- Greater employee job satisfaction
How do I earn the Supervisory Management Certificate?
You receive the certificate upon completion of three core seminars and 6 full days of electives. Three core seminars are required: Supervisory Management One, Supervisory Management Two, and Supervisory Management Three. We strongly recommend that you take the required seminars in sequence. Three two-day or six one day (or any combination equaling 6 days) specialized management elective courses of your choice are also required. You have five years to complete the course requirements. If COVID-19 has affected your five year timeframe, contact the SBDC at sbdc@uwlax.edu.
What are the costs?
The core seminars are $489 per person per seminar and the half-day electives are $139 per person per seminar. Some discounts apply.
Fees include materials, instruction, and luncheons (for all-day, in person seminars).
Discounts:
- Early Bird Special - If you register over 10 days in advance of the seminar, you can receive an Early Bird Discount. Use coupon code EB10.
- Get a discount for registering 3 or more people from your organization or for registering for 3 or more seminars. Use coupon code SM3+.
- Full Day - when taking both half-day electives on the same day, pay $124.50. Use coupon code FD.
One discount code applies per registration. You may cancel or transfer your registration up to seven business days before the start date for a full refund. If you do not show or cancel the day of the event, you are responsible for the full fee. You may substitute another person for your registration at any time. For additional information, call 608-785-8783.
| Type of Registration | Fee | Coupon Code |
| Early Bird, Core Seminar | $449 | EB10 |
| Early Bird, Elective | $229 | EB10 |
| Early Bird, Half-Day Elective | $125 | EB10 |
| 3 or More Registrations, Core seminars | $429 each | SM3+ |
| 3 or More Registrations, Electives | $214.50 each | SM3+ |
| 3 or More Registrations, Half-Day Electives | $115 each | SM3+ |
| Full Day for 2 Half-Day Electives | $124.50 each | FD |
Is the seminar in person or online?
For the spring 2024, we will have online electives and hybrid core seminars. The dates, times, and format will be included in the details for the seminar. The confirmation email will include the information as well.
Note: Due to changing situations with COVID-19, in person sessions might become online only. If that happens, details will be included in the confirmation email. If circumstances arise to change how you need to attend (other than in person), contact the SBDC at sbdc@uwlax.edu or call 608.785.8782.
How do I register?
You may register online, by phone, email, or by mail.
Register online:
Click here, specify Topic: Managing Employees, Time Range: One Year, and click Search. There will be a Register button next to the seminar name.
Register by phone:
Call the SBDC at 608.785.8782 to register. If you wish to register over the phone you will be invoiced; we cannot accept credit card information over the phone.
Register by email:
Send an email to sbdc@uwlax.edu with your contact information along with the name and date of the seminar(s) you wish to attend. You will be invoiced; we cannot accept credit card information by email.
Register by mail:
Send a letter with your contact information along with the name and date of the seminar(s) you wish to attend. You can request an invoice or you can send a check payable to UW-La Crosse. Mail the registration to:
UW-La Crosse
Small Business Development Center
1725 State Street, 1101 Wittich Hall
La Crosse, WI 54601
Additional Questions?
For any additional questions about the University of Wisconsin Supervisory Management Certificate Program, please contact the UW-La Crosse Small Business Development Center at 608.785.8782 or sbdc@uwlax.edu.
The Wisconsin SBDC Network is a proud part of the Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship in the Universities of Wisconsin. The SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the SBDC office at 608.785.8782 or sbdc@uwlax.edu.
