Workforce Development Partnership

Brandeis University Online:
Partnership Program

Your no-cost gateway to upskilling, retention, and pipeline building

Why Companies Partner with Brandeis University Online

Brandeis makes graduate-level learning simple for HR and L&D teams.
Our fully online, asynchronous courses let employees level-up without disrupting work schedules, and every partner receives a tuition reduction—100 % funded by Brandeis. No minimum headcount, no invoicing hassles, and no hidden fees.

At a glance

  • Flexible format – 8-week, instructor-led courses employees can start without a formal commitment. (take up to 2 courses for professional development before applying).

  • Proven focus areas – leadership, AI & data, software engineering, project management, biotech, and more

  • Stackable pathways – single courses → master's certificates → master’s degrees

  • Instant perk – The tuition discount applies the moment the partnership is activated

  • Co-branded collateral – flyers, intranet copy, and FAQ sheets supplied by our team

  • Dedicated success manager – one point of contact for marketing support and enrollment metrics

  • Zero cost to the employer – we cover the discount; you keep your training budget intact.

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Partnership Outcomes

  • Retention boost – employees using tuition benefits are 2–3× more likely to stay¹

  • Leadership pipeline – Applied Leadership MS grads report promotion within 12 months

  • Skill agility – AI-Driven Leadership and Business Analytics certificates address today’s most cited skill gaps²

  • Brand lift – partners are highlighted in our alumni network of thousands of professionals

¹Source: Lumina Foundation study on employer-sponsored education
²LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report, 2025

HOW THE PARTNERSHIP WORKS:

STEP BRANDEIS HANDLES YOUR TEAM HANDLES
1. Sign agreement Creates branded landing page and automated tuition discount tracking Share link on intranet / LMS
2. Launch benefit Provides email templates, flyers, 30-min info-session kit Approve comms; pick a date for optional info session
3. Ongoing support Dedicated partnership manager and quarterly impact report Request data or talent when needed

Frequently Asked Questions:

Partnership success story

Customized certificates with Pfizer

In April 2023, Brandeis partnered with Pfizer with the goal of providing the company’s employees with high-quality, professional development programs at a discounted tuition rate. The partnership began with extensive meetings with Pfizer’s leadership team, where we discussed the company’s greatest needs regarding workforce development, areas of interest for Pfizer employees, and ways Pfizer could help its employees maximize the company’s educational benefits.

As a result of these discussions, Brandeis developed three bioinformatics-focused certificates tailored to Pfizer’s unique needs: Drug Discovery, Cheminformatics, and Genomics.

Partnership Details

Following the development of the certificates, Brandeis worked with Pfizer’s HR and Communications teams to create a multichannel roll-out plan for employees. We collaborated on the following elements:

Brandeis Contribution

  • Created a designated landing page where Pfizer employees could learn about the programs as well as how to use their education benefits.

  • Hosted information sessions for interested employees.

  • Attended Pfizer benefit fairs and hosted meet-and-greets at Pfizer worksites.

  • Developed student welcome packet to guide employees through their Brandeis experience.

Partner Contribution

  • Sent designated emails to employees announcing the partnership.

  • Included information about the partnership in company newsletters, which included regular reminders about upcoming admissions deadlines.

Contact Information: Email Us For More Information

Tyler McMillan

Tyler McMillan

Assistant Director for Corporate & Workforce Partnerships

781-736-8786 ext. 68725
Pronouns: he/him/his

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