The Art of Management
In behavioral health, you can become a manager overnight without a playbook. The Art of Management builds foundational leadership skills through self-paced online courses that fit your schedule.
Whether you’re preparing for management or already leading a team, you’ll build your management style, strengthen engagement and support wellbeing at work.
Recommended for:
Individual contributors and emerging leaders
The First Step in Leadership Development
The Art of Management is part of the National Council’s Leadership Track. Learn more about our progressive trainings that prepare behavioral health leaders to succeed.

Have you finished The Art of Management program and are eager to advance your skills? Get ready to be a great people manager with Middle Management Academy.
How It Works
Step 1: Choose Your Learning Mix
The Art of Management website allows individuals to browse and choose courses that are right for them. Courses include:
- Management Roles, Responsibilities, Tools and Tasks
- Inspire Engagement and Achievement
- Lean into Your Style
- Energize Through Strengths
- Bring Your Real Self
- Power Up Your Values
- Nurture Belonging and Wellbeing
- Bundle 4 courses of your choosing!
Purchasing as a team? Be sure to select a “group license” on the Online Courses page.
Step 2: Bundle and Save
Interested in multiple courses?
Bundle 4 courses of your choosing!
Step 3: Access Your Course
After purchasing, you’ll be enrolled in your self-paced online course to complete as you have time. Once you finish the course, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Step 4: Lead with Intention
You’ll be more prepared to approach your day-to-day with clarity as you navigate your role as a manager.
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Frequently Asked Questions
My organization doesn’t have PayPal and/or I don’t have access to a credit card, are there other payment options?
No, unfortunately not at this time. We do not send invoices for payment or accept checks.
Can I register multiple people at the same time?
You may purchase as many licenses of the courses you need by visiting the website.
Get Started Today!
Visit The Art of Management website to choose the courses right for you.