EDUCAUSE New Managers Institute: September 2026
September 1–3, 2026
Live Online
Step into the New Managers Institute, designed for professionals who have recently moved into the responsibility of leading people and priorities and are navigating the shift from doing the work to guiding others.
Over two-and-a-half immersive days, you’ll sharpen essential management skills, tackle real-world leadership challenges, and build confidence in communication, decision-making, and influence. This experience supports new managers as they learn to lead teams—not just tasks—while connecting with a dynamic network of peers across the higher education community who face similar challenges in increasingly complex institutional environments.
Get ready to build the confidence, expertise, and tools you need to lead with impact—starting from day one!
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What You’ll Learn
Why Choose the New Managers Institute?
Make the shift from individual contributor to confident, capable manager.- Build the core skills to manage people, projects, and resources effectively.
- Learn with a community of peers stepping into management and experienced leaders who have been there before and understand your challenges.
- Handle performance, resources, and team development with greater confidence.
- Step into your role with a clearer understanding of what strong holistic management looks like.
About the New Managers Institute Experience
Program Dates
September 1–3, 2026
Duration
2.5 Days
Time Commitment
20 hours total
Who Should Attend?
For new managers finding their footing, balancing people leadership, institutional expectations, and an evolving identity as a leader.
Program Delivery
Live Online
Credential
Successful completers receive the New Managers Institute digital microcredential.
Please Note: To get the most out of this Institute, we strongly encourage you to step away from day-to-day responsibilities and, as much as possible, be fully present throughout the program.
What Members Are Saying About the
EDUCAUSE New Managers Institute
“The biggest benefit I anticipate from this program is the ability to improve my leadership skills, particularly in managing teams and making strategic decisions. This training provided me with practical tools and knowledge that I can directly apply to improve my communication and effectiveness as a new manager.”
— Past New Managers Institute Participant
“The course opened my eyes to effective communication. I believe my team and I will be better because of this course.”
— Past New Managers Institute Participant
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Key Dates
Registration Open
Registration is now open.
Institute Begins
The New Managers Institute begins on September 1, 2026.
Institute Ends
The New Managers Institute ends on September 3, 2026.