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National College Credit Recommendation Service

Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc. | Evaluated Learning Experience

Leadership Training for Managers (LMT-1)

Formerly The Dale Carnegie Management Seminar (DCMS-1)
Length: 

Version 1: 18 hours (6 weeks, plus 9 hours of outside preparation). Version 2: 21 hours (6 weeks, plus Orientation). Version 3: 24 hours (7 weeks). Version 4: 21 hours (3 days). Version 5: 24.5 hours (7 weeks). Version 6, 7, and 8:  28 hours (7 weeks) or 24 hours (3 weeks). 

Location: 
Various locations worldwide.
Dates: 

Version 1: January 1981 - June 1999. Version 2: July 1999 - December 1999. Version 3: January 2000 - May 2006. Version 4: June 2006 - May 2011. Version 5: June 2011 - June 2015. Version 6: July 2015 - September 2018. Version 7: October 2018 - September 2021. Version 8: October 2012 - September 2024. 

Instructional delivery format: 
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes: 

Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are creative process, planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, delegating, controlling, decision making, communicating, motivating, and interpersonal skills. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, outside readings, instructor evaluation of classroom exercises, case studies, and three required papers. Version 2, 3 and 4: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: apply effectively the principles of management and team building that enhances their performance as managers. Version 5: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: create a shared vision; develop organizational plans and strategies; manage meetings; influence others and empower them to deliver results; systematically solve organizational problems; demonstrate the planning process; communicate to lead; lead innovative change; effectively delegate responsibilities; conduct performance appraisals; and coach people to higher levels of performance. Version 6 and 7: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: discover how experiences, beliefs, and values shape leadership style and discover the impact of that style on the organization's environment and culture; develop human potential and build relationships of mutual trust and respect; create and maintain processes and procedures that drive innovation, plan and define performance goals, utilize time effectively, delegate, analyze problems, and make decisions; develop leadership by demonstrating effective questioning and listening skills: one-on-one, in small groups, and leading problem-solving meetings; and balance the desired outcomes of visions and plans with an accurate assessment of actual performance, and hold others accountable to predetermined results. Version 8: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: create and maintain processes and procedures that drive innovation; plan and define performance goals; utilize time effectively; delegate, analyze problems, and make decisions; develop leadership by demonstrating effective questioning and listening skills in various settings, including one-on-one, in small groups, and leading problem-solving meetings; discover how experiences, beliefs, and values shape leadership style and discover the impact of that style on the organization's environment and culture; develop human potential and build relationships of mutual trust and respect; and balance the desired outcomes of visions and plans with an accurate assessment of actual performance, and hold others accountable to predetermined results. 

Instruction: 

Version 1: Major topics covered in the course include: creative process, planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, delegating, controlling, decision-making, communicating, motivating, and interpersonal skills. Methods of instruction include: lecture, discussion, outside readings, instructor evaluation of classroom exercises, case studies, and three required papers. Version 2: Major topics covered in the course include: creative process, planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, delegating, controlling, decision making, communicating, motivating, and interpersonal skills. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, outside readings, role playing, teamwork, instructor evaluation of classroom exercises, case studies, learner presentation/reports, application projects, final course assessment, and required papers. Version 3: Major topics covered in the course include self-direction, people skills, process skills, communication skills, and accountability. Methods of instruction include: self-assessment, reports, small group work, projects, large group discussion, demonstrations, case studies, role play, instructor coaching, use of examples, project reports, mid-point evaluation, final evaluation, and use of a leadership plan. Version 4: Major topics covered in this course include: developing personal leadership; understanding the innovation process; performance; problem analysis and decision making; delegation; communication and turning ideas into action. Methods of instruction include: self-assessment, reports, small group work, projects, large group discussion, demonstrations, case studies, role play, instructor coaching, use of examples, project reports, mid-point evaluation, final evaluation, and use of a leadership plan. Version 5: Methods of instruction include: self-assessment, practical exercises, discussion, presentation, lecture, case study, demonstrations, role play, coaching, application projects, outcome reports, and leadership plan. The general course topics include: personal leadership, organizational results, the innovation process, the planning process, the performance process, appraisal systems, coaching, the delegation process, problem analysis and decision making, recognizing human potential, the continuous improvement process, leading meetings, time management and accountability, and communications. Version 6 and 7: Methods of instruction include case studies, practical exercises, learner presentations, lecture, discussion, and classroom exercise. The general course topics include: innovation and planning; performance process and accountability; coaching and appraisal; problem solving and decision making; delegation; handling mistakes; communicating and leading meetings; and continuous improvement. Version 8: Methods of instruction include: case studies, discussion, practical exercises, learner presentations, lecture, and classroom exercises. General course topics include: developing personal leadership; achieving organizational results; applying the innovation process; demonstrating the planning process; defining the performance process; appraisal systems and the coaching process; problem analysis and decision-making; recognize human potential; implementing the delegation process; handling mistakes; communicating to lead; leading more effective meetings; celebrating success; commitment to continuous improvement.

Credit recommendation: 

Version 1: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Management (4/83) (5/88) (5/94). Version 2: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Leadership or Management (7/99). Version 3 and 4: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Leadership or Management (6/00) (8/03) (8/07). NOTE: Credit should not be awarded if the student has already received credit for the course The Leadership Advantage DLCR-0013. Version 5: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Business, Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Management, or Business Communications (6/11). NOTE: Credit should not be awarded if students have already received credit for the course The Leadership Advantage DLCR-0013. Version 6: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Leadership or Human Relations (7/15) (10/18).  NOTE: Students may not receive credit for this course and  The Leadership Advantage DLCR-0013. Version 8: In the lower  division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Leadership (10/21).  

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