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, and seminars.
Register for upcoming webinars and workshops below.
Brandeis Quick Bytes: Staff Professional Development Series
Brandeis Quick Bytes offers concise, practical professional development designed specifically for staff. Each session focuses on building relevant workplace skills through a combination of short pre-work and an interactive, discussion-based workshop.
This year’s series includes new summer offerings in addition to the fall lineup, along with flexible options to support different learning preferences.
How It Works
Each Quick Bytes session includes two components:
- Main Workshop (60 minutes)
A facilitated, discussion-based session focused on applying concepts, sharing perspectives, and building practical skills. - Pre-Work (LinkedIn Learning Video)
Participants complete a short video in advance. You may:
Attend an optional group viewing session, or Complete the pre-work independently
Completing the pre-work ensures a more engaging and interactive workshop experience.
- AI at Work: Practical Uses for Everyday Efficiency
- Building Your Professional Brand (Without Being on Social Media All Day)
- Resilience and Energy Management at Work
- Managing Up: Influencing Without Authority
- Personal Productivity in a Distracted Workplace
- Communicating with Clarity and Impact (Even When It Is Awkward)
Registration
Registration is required for all sessions. Staff may register for one or multiple workshops based on interest and availability.
To Register:
- Complete the registration form
- Select the session(s) you would like to attend
- Indicate how you plan to complete the pre-work (group viewing or independently)
What to Expect After You Register
- Calendar invitations for your selected sessions
- Details on optional group viewing opportunities
- Links to complete your LinkedIn Learning pre-work
Additional Information
Who should attend?
All Brandeis staff interested in building practical skills in a collaborative, low-time-commitment format.Time Commitment
- 60-minute workshop per session
- 20–45 minutes of pre-work
Please indicate this in the registration form or contact Human Resources.
Brandeis Launch: Management Certificate Program – Fall 2026
We are pleased to share the refreshed and rebranded Fall 2026 Brandeis Launch: Management Certificate Program. Formerly the Brandeis Management Certificate Program, this updated series continues to strengthen core management capabilities while offering an enhanced, modernized learning experience aligned with current institutional priorities.
The program deepens understanding of HR and institutional practices and supports leaders in building effective, inclusive, and high-performing teams.
Each session is interactive, practical, and grounded in real-world application. Managers may attend individual sessions or complete the full certificate series.
Fall 2026 Session Schedule
Session 1: Legal Considerations for Managers
Date: September – exact date TBD
Time: TBD
Explore key legal concepts that impact daily management, including compliance, documentation, and risk mitigation.
Session 2: Coaching Part 1 – Foundational Skills
Date: October – exact date TBD
Time: TBD
Build essential coaching skills to support employee performance, development, and engagement.
Session 3: Compensation and Benefits Fundamentals
Date: November – exact date TBD
Time: TBD
Gain an understanding of Brandeis compensation philosophy, salary structures, and benefits programs to support informed and equitable management practices.
Session 4: Coaching Part 2 – Applied Practice
Date: December—exact date TBD
Time: TBD
Extend Coaching Part 1 through advanced techniques, applied practice, and real-world management scenarios.
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for managers, new supervisors, and emerging leaders seeking to strengthen their leadership capabilities and enhance their effectiveness in supporting teams.
KGA Online Training
KGA - Brandeis’s Employee Assistance Provider offers online learning opportunities on a variety of topics. The online workshops offered via Zoom and on-demand webinars are free with our membership. This month we are spotlighting interesting and timely topics for both the live-Zoom workshops and the on-demand webinars:
Live Workshops via Zoom:
Finding Belonging: How to Build Community Wherever You Are
Date & Time: January 6, 2026 12:00 -1:00 PM EST
This uplifting and practical session will help you map your current social connections, spot opportunities to build relationships, and create intentional moments of connection in daily life. You will leave with simple tools and strategies to build a life of connection, happiness, and well-being. Register now!
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning
Sign up and access LinkedIn Learning for a free e-card using the instructions provided to access LinkedIn Learning (offers over 16,000 online courses) through the Boston Public Library. If you have any questions contact HumanResources@Brandeis.edu. Did you know that you will have access to certificates of completion for your records? We are spotlighting these timely and relevant courses available to faculty and staff.
Featured Courses Include:
Harnessing Curiosity to be More Persuasive and Influential (45-minute course)
Join instructor Becki Saltzman as she guides you through the essentials of transforming curiosity into an actionable skill for building authentic connections, ethical influence, and persuasive communication. Through practical exercises, role-plays, and innovative AI techniques, learn how to strategically leverage curiosity to spark commitment, build credibility, and inspire meaningful engagement in both personal and professional settings.
Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers (33-minute course)
Leaders who provide targeted, ongoing coaching to their employees can strengthen their team and add value to their organization. In this course, leadership expert Sara Canaday shares the differences between managing, training, and coaching, and provides managers with coaching models and skills to support the development and growth of their employees.