Key management training for current and aspiring lab leaders

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Take charge of your lab’s success

Lab Management Certificate

The Lab Management Certificate is intended to support existing and potential lab managers with training in a wide variety of leadership and management skills.
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The Lab Management Certificate program:
  • Is designed specifically for lab managers / those looking to become lab managers
  • Covers topics of importance to all lab environments
  • Delivers 20+ impactful hours of learning across 20 self-paced courses.
  • Features engaging lecture videos, supporting slides, skill-testing activities, interactive elements, and a short quiz for each course.
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Each course is a stand-alone class with no required prerequisites and courses can be taken in any order. Completing all 20 courses will earn a Lab Management Certificate.
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What's included?

20 expert-led, self-paced courses

Whether you are a seasoned lab manager or seeking career advancement, the Lab Management Certificate will equip you with the tools you need to effectively lead and manage your lab.

What is this certificate about?

  • How to Improve Lab Management: Managing a lab involves a wide range of decisions, many of which have significant impacts on the people and mission of the lab. This stream is a comprehensive program designed to empower lab managers with the skills needed to make effective decisions, manage change, negotiate successfully, and build influential networks.
  • How to Manage Lab Staff: People are the key to any lab. Lab managers need to develop sufficient leadership skills to enable their staff to succeed. In this stream, lab managers will gain essential leadership skills necessary for the success of their teams, covering foundational leadership skills, recruitment strategies, effective onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.
  • How to Improve Lab Operations: Much of lab management is ensuring that the lab delivers the technical work properly. This stream is designed to empower lab managers in ensuring quality, safety, effective asset management, advocacy, and improved productivity within their labs.
  • How to Be a Better Lab Leader: Great lab managers seek to enhance their leadership skills and create a supportive environment for their teams. This stream is designed to empower lab managers in creating a successful culture, fostering employee engagement, understanding personality types, mastering positive communication, and effectively managing conflicts within the lab environment.

Who is this certificate for?

Whether you're an aspiring lab manager or a seasoned professional, this certificate is tailored to individuals looking to enhance their laboratory management skills. Lab managers, decision-makers, and those aspiring to excel in lab management roles will find valuable knowledge and tools within this program.

What are the benefits of this certificate?

By completing the Lab Management Certificate, engaged learners will gain:

  • Comprehensive Expertise: Acquire in-depth knowledge of lab operations, regulatory compliance, and leadership skills.
  • Strategic Decision-Making: Develop skills in data-driven decision-making, effective change management, and negotiation for win/win outcomes.
  • Effective Leadership Foundation: Establish a strong leadership foundation, covering recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.
  • Quality and Safety Management: Learn the fundamentals of lab quality programs, safety management, and efficient asset management.
  • Professional Recognition: Earn a valuable IACET accredited credential, demonstrating your commitment to excellence and proficiency in lab management.
Want a sneak peek?

Introduction to Lab Management

Experience a glimpse of what our Lab Management Certificate has to offer with our complimentary Introduction to Lab Management course.
In this course, participants will learn how to:
  • Recognize the difference between management and leadership.
  • Identify key actions that effective leaders consistently practice.
  • List important responsibilities of lab management.
  • Describe important tools used in people management.
  • List key lab operations responsibilities for lab managers.
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Seize this chance to elevate your lab management skills and propel your career forward.

Enroll in our free Introduction to Lab Management course now and embark on a journey towards excellence with Lab Manager Academy.

“Lab Manager Academy helped me get a new role! ... Through the Lab Manager Academy, I’ve improved my skills, developed myself, and added to my resume. I wanted to be the most qualified for the [new Assistant Manager / QA Specialist] role. This has been wonderful training and development to prepare me for advancement. Scott provided a good outline of steps to take to improve oneself as a manager and leader. And yes, I absolutely got the promotion just two weeks ago!”
Ashley Wolfe
Laboratory Assistant Manager / Quality Assurance
Laboratory Services, Water Department, City of Arlington, Texas

Are you struggling with...

  • Feeling under-prepared for your role
  • Learning on your own and on the fly with little training
  • Dealing with the stress of avoiding mistakes, which can lead to poor outcomes
  • Managing a team with a lack of conflict management training
  • Securing the capital investment needed for your lab
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If you can relate to any of these challenges, this certificate is for you.

Why invest in this program?

Specialized Skill Enhancement

Acquire specialized lab management skills, making you a more qualified candidate for promotions, leadership roles, and increased responsibilities within your organization.

Real-World Relevance

Gain practical skills that empower you to immediately apply effective lab management strategies, resulting in more efficient operations, improved team performance, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Four-Stream Approach

Tailor your educational path to focus on skills that matter most to you, ensuring personal growth while achieving your career objectives.

Enhanced Career Opportunities

Achieve a recognized certification that boosts your professional credibility and opens doors for career advancement within your organization and the industry.

Accelerated Learning with Expert Instruction

Gain valuable insights from seasoned lab management professionals to fast-track your understanding of leadership strategies and their real-world applications.

Work-Life Balance

Enjoy the flexibility of a self-paced learning format that eliminates scheduling constraints, making it easier to improve your skills without disrupting your daily life.

What are the unique features of the certificate?

  • Official Certification
  • IACET-accredited institution
  • 20 online courses
  • 100% self-paced
  • 20+ hours of learning
  • Live monthly office hours
  • Lifetime access to updates
  • Earn 2.0 CEUs
  • Backed by 30+ years’ industry experience
“There was a massive amount of information provided within the certification program ... There is content in the program for everyone and every skill level or position. I have decided to make this mandatory learning for our four student workers, too.”
Johnny Farnen
Laboratory Manager
College of Science & Technology, Bellevue University, Nebraska

Lead with Confidence, Manage with Expertise—Your Lab Career Starts Here.

Develop critical leadership and management skills tailored for lab environments. Gain practical tools to manage teams, optimize processes, and drive innovation in your lab.
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Meet The Instructor

Scott Hanton

PhD

Years of Experience
Scott Hanton is the editorial director at Lab Manager and the leader of the Lab Manager Academy. He spent 30 years working in industrial chemistry labs, with 20 years as a lab manager. He had roles of general manager, laboratory operations manager and chief scientist for Intertek Allentown. Previously, he had roles of research scientist, laboratory supervisor, and section manager at Air Products & Chemicals. Through these different roles, Scott developed expertise in polymer mass spectrometry, analytical characterization, people leadership, and business management. He earned a BS in Chemistry from Michigan State University and a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Scott is an active member of ACS, ASMS, and ALMA.
“I enjoyed the length of each course and that I could easily schedule them into my work calendar when it suited me best. These courses fit perfectly into my professional development plans. I found that there were great handouts and resources available throughout the courses. This certificate will be a great addition to my CV and LinkedIn profile.”
Jered Meyers
Senior Associate Scientist
Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Completing this certificate will help you

  • Enjoy less stress and beat the learning curve of a job that doesn't typically come with formal training.
  • Grasp areas of the lab management position that are typically only learned with real-world experience, like budgeting, strategic planning, capital investment, and more.
  • Become a better leader and improve the performance of your lab as well as the morale of your colleagues.
  • Stand out in the job market with unique, industry-specific training that gives you a competitive edge.
  • Advance in your career more quickly with your newfound knowledge, skills, and supportive materials.
  • Add an official, accredited certification with 2 CEU credits to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
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Lab Management Certificate Curriculum

Not ready for the full certificate? The 4 stream credentials below can also be taken separately
How to Manage Lab Staff
How to Improve Lab Management
How to Be A Better Lab Leader
How to Improve Lab Operations
Stream Credential

How to Manage Lab Staff

People are the heart of every lab, driving its discoveries and outcomes. To foster success, lab managers must cultivate strong leadership skills that empower their teams to thrive. The How to Manage Lab Staff stream equips lab managers with the vital tools they need to lead effectively.

This program covers key areas such as foundational leadership principles, recruitment strategies, seamless onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.

Each course is designed to provide lab managers with the expertise to nurture and develop their teams, ensuring their lab’s success.
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Stream Credential

How to Be A Better Lab Leader

Leadership sets the tone for a successful lab environment. The How to Be a Better Lab Leader stream is designed to help lab managers elevate their leadership capabilities and create a thriving, engaged team.

This five-course program focuses on building essential leadership skills, fostering employee engagement, understanding diverse personality types, mastering positive communication, and managing conflicts with confidence.

Whether you're an experienced lab manager or aspiring to lead, this program equips you with the tools to cultivate a supportive culture and drive success within your lab.
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Stream Credential

How to Improve Lab Management

Managing a lab requires navigating complex decisions that impact both the team and the lab’s mission. The How to Improve Lab Management stream provides lab managers with essential skills to lead with confidence and make effective, data-driven decisions.

This comprehensive program includes five strategically crafted courses covering key topics such as decision-making, change management, negotiation, networking, and influence-building.

Whether you're a current or aspiring lab manager, this stream will enhance your ability to lead and make a meaningful impact.
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Stream Credential

How to Improve Lab Operations

Efficient lab management is the cornerstone of delivering reliable results. The How to Improve Lab Operations stream at Lab Manager Academy provides lab managers with the tools to optimize quality, safety, asset management, advocacy, and productivity in their labs.

This comprehensive five-course program covers the fundamentals of implementing quality systems, maintaining a robust safety program, managing equipment and instruments, effectively advocating for lab resources, and leveraging metrics to boost productivity.

Designed to support both seasoned lab managers and those aspiring to lead operations, this stream equips participants with practical strategies to enhance efficiency and drive success.
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Ready to get started?

Advance Your Lab Leadership Skills—Your Journey Starts Here. Enroll in the Lab Management Certificate program today!

IACET Accredited

Lab Manager Academy is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) 
We offer IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.