Training and Professional Development
Brandeis University takes pride in the rich hub of knowledge and varied life experiences of our valued staff members. Empowering team members in furthering their education with training and professional development keeps their knowledge base relevant, makes their job experience more rewarding and adds value to the university as a whole.
Employees are welcome to benefit from:
- Hands-on trainings.
- Lectures.
- Seminars.
- Web-based instructional videos from LinkedIn Learning.
Online COVID-19 Safety Training Course
ALL members of the Brandeis community accessing campus are required to complete the Online COVID-19 Safety Training Course. Additional information can be found at COVID-19 Resources.
Skill Path Virtual Workshops
A series of 3-hour workshops held on Thursdays.
- Feb. 25 – Balancing Work and Life in a Virtual World, 1-4 p.m.
- March 11 – Building More Effective Work Relationships, 9 a.m.-noon
- March 25 – How to be an Effective Virtual Team Member, 1-4 p.m.
- April 27 – Returning to the Workplace: An Employee’s Guide, 9 a.m.-noon
- May 11 – Managing Conflict and Confrontation, 9 a.m.-noon
Management Nuts and Bolts Series
A series of trainings for managers detailing how to implement specific Brandeis policies and procedures in light of COVID-19. Trainings will be presented virtually via Zoom.
- Wednesday, March 17- Conducting One-On-Ones, 10-11 a.m.
- Tuesday, March 30 – Intro to Leaves Policy, 1-2 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 6 – Legal Considerations of the Supervisor, 10-11 a.m.
- Monday, April 12 – Performance Reviews: Coaching and Counseling, 10-11 a.m.
Additional Workshops (Presented via Zoom)
- Thursday, March 18 - Leading Employees Through Change, 10-11:00 a.m.
- Friday, March 26 - Improving Business Writing, 9-11 a.m.
- Tuesday, April 13 - The Road to Resiliency, 10-11 a.m.
- Thursday, May 13 - Un-Clutter to De-Stress: Simple Steps to Simplify Your Life, 10-11 a.m.
Live Webinars offered by New Direction
Go to www.ndbh.com and log in selecting “Employee Assistance Program” and using the company code: brandeis university. Scroll down to the bottom of the Home page to register for live webinars.
For all webinars there are sessions at 12–1 p.m. & 3–4 p.m. on Wednesdays.