Introduction

In today's business world, managerial leadership plays a pivotal role in achieving institutional success and ensuring continuity in a changing job market. The ability to lead teams, motivate employees, and make the right strategic decisions has become essential skills that distinguish successful leaders. With the increasing challenges facing companies, from high competitiveness to continuous technological changes, the need for adaptable and outstanding managerial leaders is growing.

This is why the Certified Business Professional in Managerial Leadership (CBP) program provides comprehensive solutions for developing these leadership skills. The program aims to equip individuals with practical knowledge and essential skills to effectively lead organizations, thereby enhancing institutional performance and achieving sustainable goals. Through training in modern leadership techniques, the CBP enables participants to improve their ability to guide teams and apply best management practices to achieve excellence in a dynamic business environment.

Granting Authority

The Certified Business Professional in Managerial Leadership (CBP) is granted by the International Business Training Association (IBTA), a leading international organization founded to promote professional skills and global standards across various fields such as management, accounting, and customer service. The association offers a range of professional certifications focused on developing core and leadership skills, providing innovative educational resources, and networking opportunities within the global professional community, making it a global reference in professional competency development.

The Administrative and Financial Training Center is one of the centers accredited by the International Business Training Association (IBTA), offering specialized training programs in managerial leadership, contributing to the qualification of professionals for excellence and leadership in business management and leadership since 2004.

Objectives

• To understand effective leadership.
• To clarify the responsibilities of a successful leader.
• To deduce the basic needs of a leader.
• To demonstrate the nature of transitional leadership.
• To describe situational leadership theory.
• To explain the foundations of leadership competency.
• To distinguish between leadership and management.
• To identify the appropriate and effective leadership style.
• To interpret the role of values in defining vision and mission.
• To suggest guidelines for identifying and analyzing problems.
• To highlight the importance of implementing decisions correctly.
• To explain the significance of building an outstanding team.

Benefits of Obtaining the Certification

• Enhance your resume and increase opportunities for prestigious jobs and promotions in top organizations.
• Boost employers' confidence in your abilities, skills, and competencies.
• Differentiate yourself from others and competitors in the field of leadership.
• Improve your professional network and build relationships with professionals in leadership.
• Acquire skills in leadership on a global scale.
• Learn effective strategies for leading multicultural and diverse teams in ways that motivate productivity and enhance collaboration.
• Gain the ability to adapt to organizational and technological changes in a flexible and innovative manner.

Eligibility Criteria for Certification

1. Applicants must have a sincere and genuine commitment to excellence standards.
2. Applicants should hold a higher education degree or a high school diploma or equivalent educational qualifications, or be in the process of completing these qualifications.

Certification Topics

Unit 1: Introduction to Effective Leadership

• Defining leadership
• Defining the leader
• Defining the follower
• Effective leadership
• Skill vs. talent or developed ability
• Responsibilities of the leader
• Developing a vision
• Developing the mission and goals
• Working towards achieving goals and objectives
• Building a cohesive team
• Identifying and meeting team needs
• Measuring team performance
• Holding team members accountable
• Motivating team members
• Leadership potential
• Anyone can become a leader
• Circumstances shape and mold leaders
• Leaders take responsibility
• What do you need to be an effective leader?
• Clear goals
• Training
• Followers
• Leadership vs. management
• Leaders lead and manage

Unit 2: Choosing the Appropriate Leadership Style

• The transitional nature of leadership
• What happens when primary goals are achieved?
• Situations may change
• Leadership styles
• Relational support
• Functional support
• The follower
• Situational leadership
• Accountability
• Ownership
• Authority
• Acceptance
• The collective approach to success and failure
• Team selection
• The role of team members
• Capability
• Commitment
• Identifying training needs
• Benefits of diversity
• Team size and group communication
• Clearly interpreting goals
• Motivating teams
• Creating a learning environment
• Four basic needs
• Relevance
• Autonomy
• Security
• Belonging
• Training teams
• Defining training
• Developing the training process
• Developing the training process as a leader
• Where are you and where do you want to be?
• Why is it important?
• What action are you taking to reach your goal?
• Are you aligned with the team?
• What changes need to be made to maintain team alignment?
• Be supportive
• A continuous process

Unit 3: Developing Vision and Mission

• Vision
• Definition
• Purpose
• Direction
• Passion
• Values
• Guidelines and standards
• Vision plan
• Mission
• Goals
• Objectives
• Plans
• Mission plan
• Guidelines for developing a mission plan
• Communication and vision
• Developing a clear vision
• Culture of vision

Unit 4: Effective Decision-Making

• Effective decision-making
• Setting criteria
• Evaluation criteria
• Identifying and analyzing the problem
• Problem-solving
• Overview of problem-solving applications

Unit 5: Team Building for Leaders

• Team building
• Group vs. team
• Leading a team of leaders
• Responsibilities of the team leader
• Mission, goals, and objectives
• Criteria for selecting team members
• Defining team member responsibilities
• Meeting team needs
• Motivation
• Accountability
• Benefits of team building

Unit 6: Motivation

• Motivation
• Definition of motivation
• Getting to work
• Desires and needs
• Encouraging performance
• Morale
• Boosting morale

Exam Details

This course prepares candidates to pass the Certified Business Professional 506-C10 exam.

• The exam can be taken in person or online from any location.
• The question format is multiple choice (50 questions).
• The language of the exam is English or Arabic.
• Exam duration is two hours.
• The passing score is 70% or higher.
• The exam is available weekly for one calendar year.
• The exam is administered through Prometric.

Certificate Support

The certification is supported by the Human Resources Development Fund "Hadaf" (for citizens), where training and exam fees can be refunded after passing, in accordance with Hadaf policies.

• The maximum reimbursement for the certification: 1,840 SAR.
• Certification approved in the program: February 2021.

Educational Materials

• An electronic book specific to the training material.
• Mock tests simulating the final exam.

Target Audience

• Managers and supervisors of departments.
• All employees who wish to excel at the professional and personal levels.
• Individuals interested in taking on leadership positions.
• Anyone wishing to develop their competencies in leading change, creativity, and organizational development.
• Entrepreneurs and owners of startups.
• Those interested in effectively managing diverse teams and achieving project goals.
• Professionals who want to enhance their knowledge in leadership fields and provide effective consultations.