Carnegie Mellon University

Professional Development

CMU's Learning and Development team offers a variety of programs to help you grow your skills and advance your career. From leadership training to teamwork workshops, there's something for everyone. Many programs are free, and some require a minimal fee to cover assessments.

Program Description

Strategies for Advancing Women in Organizations

Collaboration with Tepper Executive Education designed to enrich the leadership skills and networks for high-potential emerging or existing leaders

CMULead

Staff training initiative aimed at fostering development as leaders, expanding networks and encouraging stewardship of the university’s mission, vision and strategic goals

Lean Six Sigma

Staff training initiative that focuses on improving processes and efficiencies through a hands-on team project that uses the principles and tools of Lean Six Sigma

Civil Treatment®

Provides resources to create a more civil, inclusive and productive workplace, leveraging real-world case studies to prepare for civil interactions; sessions are available for both employees and leaders

Leadership Pittsburgh

Local nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a robust pipeline of diverse civic leaders to serve the region

Leadership Development Initiative

Training program led by Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. for high-potential young professionals interested in becoming leaders

Community Leadership Course for Veterans™

Nationally-recognized program offered by Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. that aims to develop the potential of post-9/11 veterans for the benefit of the greater Pittsburgh region

DiSC

A guided assessment that centers on four different personality traits, suitable as a stand-alone session for team building and development or as part of an onsite event

True Colors

A temperament and personality typing program that helps people of all ages understand and recognize differences that can lead to miscommunication and conflict

Academic Impressions

E-learning resource that provides leadership, personal development and skills-based training opportunities to faculty and staff in higher education