Moving from employee to supervisor, manager and organizational leader requires more than a promotion. Each level brings new responsibilities involving people, resources, communication, judgment, planning, accountability and public service.
The Tampa Bay Training Supervision, Management and Leadership Academy provides a structured online development path for new and mid-career professionals. The Academy combines guided self-paced modules, instructor videos, practical assignments, field exploration and individual executive coaching.
The curriculum is built around the realities of local government, public works and utilities, with useful application to engineering, construction, infrastructure and other organizations.
Tampa Bay Training is developing the Academy curriculum, online modules, assignments, coaching process and learner-support systems. This page describes the planned program.
The Supervision, Management and Leadership Academy is planned for availability in 2027. A specific launch date has not yet been announced.
Visit TampaBayTrainingOnline.com or contact Cindy for development updates. Do not purchase a different online course expecting Academy access. Paid Academy enrollment will open only after the applicable level is listed and available on the online site.
| Level | Development focus | Estimated learning activities | Individual coaching | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1: Supervision | Directing daily work, communicating expectations, supporting employees and coordinating safe, effective operations | Approximately 60 hours | 4 hours | $750 |
| Level 2: Management | Managing systems, resources, programs, performance, budgets, projects and organizational responsibilities | Approximately 60 hours | 4 hours | $750 |
| Level 3: Leadership | Leading through purpose, influence, strategy, culture, change, collaboration and organizational stewardship | Approximately 60 hours | 4 hours | $750 |
Each level includes 12 months of online access from that level's enrollment date.
There is no multi-level discount. The complete three-level Academy is $2,250 and represents approximately 180 hours of learning activities plus 12 hours of individual executive coaching.
Actual completion time varies based on the learner's experience, reading pace, assignments and chosen areas of exploration.
You may complete one, two or all three levels.
The full Academy certificate requires successful completion of all three levels.
Starting with the lowest selected level creates a stronger foundation and reduces unnecessary gaps as responsibilities become more complex.
The Supervision level is designed for employees preparing for their first supervisory assignment, new supervisors, crew leaders, team leads and experienced supervisors seeking a structured foundation.
Topics may include:
The level concludes with a practical project or action plan focused on supervisory application.
The Management level is designed for supervisors moving into broader responsibility, current managers and experienced professionals who need a stronger understanding of organizational systems.
Topics may include:
The level concludes with a management project or action plan connected to organizational performance.
The Leadership level is designed for experienced managers, department and division leaders, emerging executives and professionals preparing for broader organizational influence.
Topics may include:
The level concludes with a leadership project or action plan focused on sustained organizational impact.
The Academy follows a structured, mostly linear path. Learners progress through required content while making selected choices about examples, field exploration, assignments and coaching topics.
Each level may include:
This is not an unstructured video library. Progress depends on completing the required learning and applying it through assignments and reflection.
Each level includes four hours of scheduled individual executive coaching.
Coaching gives the learner an opportunity to:
The core curriculum remains structured and consistent. Coaching adds individualized discussion and application rather than replacing the curriculum with a fully custom program.
Coaching appointments must be scheduled and used during the applicable 12-month level-access period. Scheduling, cancellation and rescheduling policies are provided during enrollment.
To earn a level certificate, the learner must:
Registration and payment alone do not guarantee a certificate. The learner is responsible for remaining active, monitoring progress, completing requirements and requesting assistance when needed.
Successful completion of a level earns a Tampa Bay Training certificate of completion for:
Learners who successfully complete all three levels receive an additional Tampa Bay Training Supervision, Management and Leadership Academy certificate.
The certificates do not expire.
The Academy does not award college credit, an academic degree, a professional license or a regulated certification. Completion does not guarantee employment, promotion, a salary increase or qualification for a particular position.
The Academy may recommend visits, observations or areas to explore in real work environments. Field exploration is intended to help learners connect online content to actual organizations and operations.
Learners are responsible for:
Tampa Bay Training does not guarantee access to a facility or worksite and does not supervise independent field visits. Alternative case-study or reflection options may be used when access, safety, disability, cost or location makes field activity impractical.
The Academy is especially relevant to:
Many concepts also apply to engineering firms, construction companies, consultants, contractors and other public, private and nonprofit organizations.
No single program can include every policy, technical requirement or professional competency needed for every job. Learners and employers should combine the Academy with applicable technical, safety, regulatory and organization-specific training.
The SML Academy works well with other Tampa Bay Training programs, including:
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The online modules are completed on the learner's schedule within the 12-month access period. Each level also includes four hours of scheduled individual executive coaching, so the most accurate description is guided self-paced online education.
Begin with the lowest level you plan to complete. A learner taking only Management may begin with Management. A learner completing Management and Leadership begins with Management. A learner pursuing all three begins with Supervision.
Each level is designed to include approximately 60 hours of learning activities. Actual time varies by experience, reading pace, assignments and selected exploration.
Each level registration includes 12 months of access from that level's enrollment date. Learners are responsible for staying active and completing the requirements during that period.
Yes. Each level includes four hours of scheduled individual executive coaching to support questions, application, specialization and development planning.
You receive the applicable Tampa Bay Training level certificate. You may stop after that level or enroll in the next level.
You receive the individual Supervision, Management and Leadership level certificates plus a separate Tampa Bay Training Academy certificate recognizing completion of the full sequence.
No. The Academy does not provide college credit, an academic degree, a professional license or a regulated certification.
Detailed course information, enrollment and learning access are provided through TampaBayTrainingOnline.com.
Explore the Academy online or contact Cindy Torres, Customer Service Manager, with questions.
Academy platform: TampaBayTrainingOnline.com
Phone: 813-360-1526
Email: service@tampabaytraining.com
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