Training and Professional Development
Our hands-on training, lectures and seminars are designed to provide the Brandeis community with a variety of programs intended to positively impact quality of life and job satisfaction and to develop an individual's ability to initiate and implement change within his or her work life. E-learning opportunities, presented in partnership with SkillSoft, are also available.
To enroll or for more information: Cynthia Holden, ext. 6-4470
For e-Learning program only: Peter de Andrade, ext. 6-4573
Brown Bag Series
Bring your lunch, have a soft drink on us and learn to apply personal skills at work and in everyday life.
E-Learning
Set the stage for your personal development at a time and place that suits you. Brandeis online courseware allows you to explore your career path with 24-7 access to the information you need to begin your job growth.
Brandeis e-Learning content gives you access to great topics, including but not limited to:
- Desktop training in Microsoft Office and Adobe products
- Leadership and management skills such as coaching wiith confidence, mentoring essentials, communication techniques, team-building and performance appraisals.
Your e-Learning program provides you with a wide range of flexible learning opportunities so that you can continually gain new skills and knowledge. With e-Learning, you can instantly access your courseware library at the office, at home or on the road.
To get started, visit https://sys.brandeis.edu/offsitesso/skillsoft
Get more detailed instructions (PDF)
New-Manager Training
This 12-week, cohort-based training program is designed to prepare relatively new supervisors and managers at Brandeis for core responsibilities in managing, directing and influencing employees and resources to ensure credible, competent and effective leadership in executing the Brandeis mission.
The semester-long program, open to managers who have been either appointed or hired during the past 24 months, is held every other year and meets once a week for approximately three and a half hours at the Stony Brook Training Center.
Professional Development Series
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These seminars will help participants to recognize opportunities for personal improvement. Please ensure you check with your manager or supervisor before enrolling in one of these seminars.
Strategic Leadership Development Program
This yearlong cohort-based training program is designed to enhance and develop a strong Brandeis leadership team aligned to the strategic needs of the university. Additionally, the program helps to develop flexible, creative and strategic thinkers who anticipate and manage successful change at Brandeis; ensure the stewardship of the Brandeis mission; build organizational-level leadership awareness; and create a cross-functional group of peers who serve as resources to each other and the university.
The program is held every other year, from May to May. Participants meet once a month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various locations across the university. The program is designed for assistant vice presidents, assistant deans, associate vice presidents, associate deans, senior directors and directors.