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 |
Collaboration with Tepper Executive Education designed to enrich the leadership skills and networks for high-potential emerging or existing leaders | |
Staff training initiative aimed at fostering development as leaders, expanding networks and encouraging stewardship of the university’s mission, vision and strategic goals | |
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 | |
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 | |
Local nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a robust pipeline of diverse civic leaders to serve the region | |
Training program led by Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. for high-potential young professionals interested in becoming leaders | |
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 | |
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 | |
A temperament and personality typing program that helps people of all ages understand and recognize differences that can lead to miscommunication and conflict | |
E-learning resource that provides leadership, personal development and skills-based training opportunities to faculty and staff in higher education |