Leadership & Capacity Development training in Nigeria
People Management
Manage people effectively, build strong teams and improve employee performance and productivity.
- Formats
- Classroom · Virtual · Online · Corporate
- Price
- ₦250,000 per participant
- Duration
- 5 days (classroom)
People Management at a glance
People Management is a 5 day leadership and capacity development course run by Upscale Learning & Development Ltd in Port Harcourt, Lagos and Abuja, and live online for learners across Nigeria and Africa. The fee is ₦250,000 per participant. Participants receive a certificate of completion. The next public class starts on 10 Dec 2026.
Course Overview
This practical course develops the skills needed to manage people effectively, build strong teams and improve employee performance. Participants will learn practical approaches to communication, motivation, delegation, performance and workplace relationships.
Course Curriculum
This programme runs over five intensive training days.
Day 1: Fundamentals of People Management
- Understanding people management
- The manager's role
- Building effective teams
- Understanding employee needs
Day 2: Communication & Teamwork
- Effective workplace communication
- Active listening
- Building trust
- Team collaboration
Day 3: Motivation & Performance
- Employee motivation
- Setting performance expectations
- Performance feedback
- Managing underperformance
Day 4: Delegation & Conflict Management
- Effective delegation
- Accountability and responsibility
- Managing workplace conflicts
- Difficult conversations
Day 5: Practical People Management
- Building a high performing team
- Managing workplace challenges
- Practical management tools
- Case studies and exercises
Course Objectives
At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- 1Manage people and teams more effectively
- 2Improve employee performance and productivity
- 3Motivate and engage team members
- 4Delegate tasks and build accountability
- 5Handle workplace conflicts professionally
- 6Build stronger and more productive teams
Who Should Attend
- Managers and supervisors
- Team leaders
- HR professionals
- Business owners
- Entrepreneurs
- Project and operations professionals
- Professionals moving into management roles
Course Features
- Duration
- 5 days (classroom)
- Training Options
- Classroom | Virtual | Online | Corporate (in house)
- Course Fee
- ₦250,000 per participant
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- Training Method
- Facilitator led interactive workshops with group activities, role plays and case studies.
- Location
- Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja / Virtual & Online
- Next Training Date
- 2026-12-10
Course Benefits
- Everyday management skills you can apply immediately
- Practical motivation, delegation and feedback techniques
- Professional handling of conflict and difficult conversations
- Teams that are more engaged and more productive
Why choose Upscale Learning
Every programme is delivered by practising auditors and engineers who have run the systems they teach. Training is practical, mapped to the standard or role competence, and grounded in Nigerian operating reality, so you leave with a capability you can apply, and a certificate your employer and clients recognise.
Need this training for your team?
We deliver this programme as a private cohort (at your site, virtually, or in our classrooms) tailored to your processes.
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