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
Brandeis Quick Bytes – workshops for all staff
We understand that your time is precious, and we want to make it even easier for you to build your professional skills without making a big-time commitment. With Brandeis Quick Bytes, you can enjoy the same great content in a more accessible and convenient format.
Brandeis Quick Bytes continues to offer high-quality learning experiences with a streamlined approach:
- Watch a Short Video: Register to watch a pre-recorded learning video at your convenience.
- Join a 30-Minute Workshop: Attend a virtual workshop to discuss and apply the learning in just 30 minutes.
Accepting Registrations: Spring 2026 Manager’s Certificate Program
Are you a new or mid-career manager looking to grow and enhance your skills as a leader? The Brandeis Manager’s Certificate Program is designed to equip managers and leaders of staff with the practical tools needed to succeed. This four-session virtual series runs from January through April, 2026 with each session lasting about two hours via Zoom. To receive your Certificate of Completion, attendance at all sessions is required. Participants will be celebrated at a closing reception with their managers. Space is limited. REGISTER
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:
Healing Financial Trauma: Navigating Uncertainty and Strengthening Relationships
Date & Time: December 12, 2025 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST
It's certain that we will face financial uncertainty at various points in our lives. How we perceive and respond to financial uncertainty depends on our relationship with money and may be informed by financial trauma. Unpacking our relationships with money not only helps us financially, but can also improve our interpersonal relationships and communication with our families. REGISTER
Finding Belonging: How to Build Community Wherever You Are
Date & Time: January 6, 2026 12:00 -1:00 PM EST
Whether you have just moved to a new city or want to feel more connected where you already live, belonging does not have to be left to chance. 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. We will also explore the importance of "third places," the spaces outside of home and work where community can thrive. You will leave with simple tools and strategies to build a life of connection, happiness, and well-being. REGISTER
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.
Courses Include:
Ten Minutes to Better Prioritization (15-minute course)
Join performance management coach and entrepreneur Ali Schiller in this quick course to get the lowdown on mastering prioritization. Get ready for some real changes in the way you tackle your to-do list, and learn proven techniques that streamline your day, ensuring that every minute contributes significantly to your goal achievement.
Be a Problem-Solver (39-minute course)
Today’s most valuable professionals aren’t experts or high potentials—they’re the resourceful problem-solvers who can adapt fast, prioritize what matters, and drive results regardless of role or resources. Build the skills you need to become a resourceful problem solver with techniques that empower you.
Excel Formulas and Functions Quick Tips (46-minute course)
Calculate data with ease in Excel. The myriad formulas and functions in Excel are a large part of what makes it such a uniquely powerful program. But for many of us, figuring out how to apply these formulas and functions to solve everyday problems can seem overwhelming. In this course, tech trainer and M365 expert Jess Stratton demystifies these powerful features, sharing bite-sized tips designed to help you work faster and more efficiently in Excel.
How to Be an Adaptable Employee during Change and Uncertainty (46-minute course)
In this course, instructor Dorie Clark outlines the skills you need to thrive in a changing work environment. Explore the benefits of adaptability, cultivate an adaptable mindset, and learn practical techniques to manage stress and embrace change. Dorie also covers strategies for adapting at any stage of your career, communicating effectively about change, and leveraging existing strengths to handle new responsibilities.