Chad Fenrick Branch Manager Ardel Steel

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2 » cover photo: Taking this course almost feels like a mentorship. You can bounce ideas off of other people in the industry and the coaches are irreplaceable. Never having had that formal education of leadership, this course has just opened my eyes. It s a challenge with work sometimes but there is so much flexibility with AU that s the only thing that has allowed me to be successful. Chad Fenrick Branch Manager Ardel Steel

3 The business of manufacturing has changed. How will you compete in the new global economy? All of AU's MMC courses are designed with the intent that as the students are learning the materials they are also applying what they ve learned right back into their workplace. Both the employer and the employee are getting instant returns on the program. One of my favourite motto s is learn it today, do it tomorrow. Because of the way the MMC is built, students will learn practical knowledge today and be able to turn around and apply what they ve learned tomorrow. Tim Nerenz, PhD LMD, Executive Consultant Build leadership skills and business expertise quickly, without interrupting production. The biggest challenges facing the Canadian manufacturing industry today are not just a lack of skilled labour, but a lack of experienced management. Practical experience and technical mastery are important, but today s manager also needs business smarts to establish competitive advantage in a rapidly changing global market. The partnership between the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters and Athabasca University (AU) enables you to cultivate business intelligence without having to draw resources away from production. With courses on leadership, supply chain, safety management, fi nancial decision-making, and quality management, you will discover new strategies for enhancing efficiency, stimulating productivity, and driving innovation. The pace of manufacturing is constantly accelerating it s never too soon to sharpen your competitive edge.

4 Why AU? When the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters set out to fi ll the gap in management training, AU was a natural fi t. We are a leader in online business learning having launched the world s first fully online MBA program in All professional training is not alike our courses are diff erent than other professional development or executive education options. The Manufacturing Management certifi cate of completion (MMC) is designed to work around your career and advance your business off ering: short and flexible courses to accommodate your work schedule small group discussion to encourage networking and collaboration academic coaches who are experts in their field, with both academic qualifications and industry experience coursework with practical application you can apply what you learn immediately on the job Students learn through assigned discussion questions, interactive tools, individual projects, and fi nal papers. Though the MMC is specifi c to manufacturing, the skills you learn will prepare you to broaden and grow your leadership skills. You can also parlay your LMD courses into a diploma - all LMD courses are transferable into the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Leadership and Management (PBDLM). business.athabascau.ca/mmc 4

5 The beauty of the MMC is the interaction with other members of the manufacturing community. Being able to troubleshoot ideas and action plans with different companies and fresh sets of eyes generates new ideas and new strategies to fix old problems. I would highly recommend the MMC as an extension to any corporate training program. Wade Redl Warehouse Supervisor Crestline Coach Ltd. In today s increasingly competitive global marketplace, the top challenges for the manufacturing industry are two-fold developing advanced competencies in current manufacturing workers, while also facing major skilled workforce shortages. If we are going to develop current manufacturing workers to do advanced troubleshooting with multi-skill abilities, it will require an investment in comprehensive training programs. Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters have partnered with Athabasca University to help bridge this gap and support the growth of manufacturing in Canada by providing leadership and management training that enables workers to develop and improve their skills in a flexible, online environment. Mathew Wilson Senior Vice President Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters

6 How online MMC courses work Just recently I became the Customer Service Manager for our company. Our Human Resource Manager recommended the MMC to me as a good learning tool for new supervisors and managers. I like the AU approach. It is fl exible to a point but there are deadlines so you stay on track. I have been out of school for a number of years, but this transition of online with an instructor and being able to interact with the other students really helps it all make sense. Sharon Strouts Customer Service Manager Standard Machine The Manufacturing Management certificate of completion is founded on the application of theory to practice and peer to peer learning. Students come from a variety of backgrounds across manufacturing sectors and across Canada, bringing diversity of perspective, experience and various areas of expertise to the mix. Asynchronous Asynchronous learning means students are never required to be online at a certain date and time. We have students and academic coaches from across Canada engaging in learning and teaching 24 hours a day. Online Whether in Richmond, BC or Saskatoon, SK, at home or at work, students can access the online learning environment from any device as long as they have access to the internet. Paced Too much fl exibility can be as challenging as not enough. AU s paced courses are short four weeks long have set start and end dates, and include a workplan with assignment deadlines which keep students on track. You control when and where On average, students spend approximately 8-12 hours over roughly fi ve to six days per week on coursework. When and where are completely up to the student: early mornings, lunch hour what works for our students works for us. business.athabascau.ca/mmc 6

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8 Courses MMC courses are short and information-rich, designed to deliver real, practical value in a condensed timeframe. Students will complete eight courses, spread over a year to achieve the certificate of completion. For each fourweek online course, students will need to invest approximately 8-12 hours per week. The Future of Canadian Manufacturing Cross-Cultural Leadership for Global Advantage This course provides a comprehensive overview of the This course will give students the core comprehension and Canadian and international manufacturing sectors and introduces tools necessary to develop, maintain and lead a modern, the basic tools needed to identify, address and solve common productive and culturally diverse workforce, including the managerial challenges. incorporation and respect of various ethnic groups and Leading People Through Organizational Change backgrounds, as well as genders. Leading organizational change has become an essential knowledge Decision Making Using Financial Information base. Not only must leaders and managers deal with the technical, This course prepares students with the basic business skills process, and operational aspects of change, but they must also and literacy needed to understand, analyze, make decisions, understand the psychology and human side of change as they and solve common problems within manufacturing operations. engage others in change initiatives. business.athabascau.ca/mmc 8

9 Strategic Supply Chain Management Continuous Improvement & Quality Management This course examines the strategies and applications of the This course introduces students to key continuous improvement four core components to supply chain management: supply strategies for manufacturers, including but not limited to management, operations, logistics, and integration. elements related to LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S and Training Safety Management Within Industry (TWI). This course, created in partnership with the Safety Association of Manufacturing Project Management Saskatchewan Manufacturers and Saskatchewan Polytechnic, This course provides an overview to project management instills in students the importance of developing a culture of safety and examines the elements of risk, estimation and within their organizations, and teaches the various approaches to inter-organizational relations. introducing and sustaining a successful safety system.

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11 Grants & Course Expenses Technical knowledge is no longer suffi cient to manage a business profi tably. A successful manager must also have well rounded business acumen. AU s Manufacturing Management courses are a perfect solution encompassing all of the knowledge requirements that previously would have taken years to train. In partnership with AU and the Canada Job Grant, we are now able to provide the education needed to increase our internal bench strength through the MMC. Jodi Lant Human Resources Manager Standard Machine Education grant money is available! As an employer, you can take advantage of your provincial Canada Job Grant to provide educational opportunities for your employees opportunities that will enhance their career success while enhancing your organizational success. Through the Canada Job Grant, your organization may receive reimbursement of two-thirds of the cost of training, up to a maximum of $10,000 per employee. You can access up to $300,000 per year in grant funding to cover tuition, learning materials, and fees. MMC courses may be eligible for two-thirds reimbursement, making this an extremely cost effective educational option. Examples: Full course/certificate cost Course: $1, MMC (8 Courses): $8, Canada Job Grant pays $ $5, Employer pays $ $2, Find out more at business.athabascau.ca/mmc to learn more about how to get the most out of your MMC training.

12 Faculty of Business Graduate Management Programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Business Administration in Hockey Management Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Management (PBDM) Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Leadership and Management (PBDLM) Athabasca University Faculty of Business 201, St. Albert Trail Edmonton, AB T5L 4W (toll-free in North America) Athabasca University Faculty of Business