Management and Leadership, 1-year certificate
This certificate is designed for students who are working in first-line management and want more management education, who want to progress into management, and students who are earning the AAS Business degree and want to specialize in management. Students earning this certificate complete foundational courses in business and specialized courses in management and leadership.
Why choose Management and Leadership at PCC?
Salary
Management salaries vary a great deal based on the organization and the position’s responsibilities. The Oregon Employment Department reports that the average salary for Portland-area retail sales managers is $44,909.
Choosing a Management and Leadership certificate at Portland Community College means gaining practical, career-focused management and leadership skills in a supportive and affordable learning environment. Students benefit from flexible class options, experienced faculty, and an applied approach to learning that connects classroom concepts to real-world business challenges. PCC’s Management and Leadership certificate provides a strong foundation in management knowledge while helping students build the leadership and organizational skills needed to manage a team in the workplace.
Award information
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate: Management and Leadership | 1 year |
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Locations
Cascade
Rock Creek
Southeast
SylvaniaWhat will you learn?
Students earning this certificate:
- Build strong leadership and teamwork skills needed to manage and collaborate effectively in workplace settings.
- Develop professional communication, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence skills for handling workplace relationships.
- Gain knowledge of management, human resources, and business ethics to understand how organizations operate.
- Strengthen practical skills in spreadsheets, writing, and business communication for everyday workplace tasks.
Courses
Course listing for the 2026-2027 catalog year.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 111 | Introduction to Accounting § | 3 |
| BA 106 | Introduction to Excel for Business Data | 2 |
| MSD 101 | Principles of Management and Supervision | 3 |
| or BA 206 | Management Fundamentals | |
| MSD 105 | Workplace Communication Skills § | 3 |
| MSD 107 | Organizations & People | 3 |
| MSD 115 | Improving Work Relations § | 3 |
| MSD 200 | Organizations and Social Responsibility | 3 |
| or BA 277 | Professional Ethics in Business | |
| MSD 206 | The Troubled Employee | 3 |
| MSD 222 | Human Resource Management: Personnel | 3 |
| or BA 224 | Human Resource Management | |
| BA 218 | Personal Finance | 4 |
| BA 285 | Human Relations-Organizations | 3 |
| WR 121Z | Composition I z | 4 |
| WR 227Z | Technical Writing z | 4 |
or BA 205 | Business Communication Using Technology | |
| MSD Program/Workshop Electives | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 48 | |
- §
Course contains Related Instruction and cannot be substituted with another course; Related Instruction details can be viewed here.
- 1
Must choose BA 211 or BA 111. No other options can be used.
- Z
This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. The following courses are equivalent:
BA 211 and BA 211Z
WR 121 and WR 121Z
WR 227 and WR 227Z
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