Professional Development

Professional development refers to the continued training and education of an individual in regards to his or her career. The goal of professional development is to keep you up-to-date on current trends as well as help you develop new skills for the purpose of advancement in the field.

Why Professional Development is Important

Employees that engage in professional development will feel more confident knowing that they have the skills needed to succeed at their job. If an employee lacks a particular skill, he or she may question their work.

Set yourself apart by getting the essential skills--abilities that help people interact effectively with others--that employers value most, from communication fundamentals and being a team player to advancing your critical thinking skills.

The below tiles will link you to campus requested professional development topics. We have identified these as the leading topics on campus. As you navigate this page you find that each tile contains a collection of courses and videos related to that topic.  

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Professional Development

654 Views - Top 3 courses by subject:

  • Rebuilding Trust After Failure: Team Building Strategies 
  • Staying Organized While Working Remotely or On-Site Bystander
  • Training: From Bystander to Upstander 
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Leadership and Management

524 Views - Top 3 courses by subject:

  • Leaders: Five Tips for Establishing Team Processes
  • Leading through Challenges: Strategies for Executive Leaders
  • How Blockchains Will Change Business 
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Business Software and Tools

323 Views - Top 3 courses by subject:

  • Executive Presence on Video Conference Calls
  • Excel Essential Training (Microsoft 365) (2022)
  • Administrative Professional Tips
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Artificial Intelligence for Business

308 Views - Top 3 courses by subject:

  • Using Al for Data-Driven Insights
  • How to Research and Write Using Generative Al Tools (2023)
  • How to Boost Your Productivity with Al Tools
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Career Development

244 Views - Top 3 courses by subject:

  • Professional Networking for Career Starters
  • How to Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Writing a Resume

Leadership and Teamwork Development

Critical Thinking / Problem Solving
Customer Service
Effective Collaboration
Effective Interviewing
Emotional Intelligence
Interpersonal Communication
Formal Presentation Skills
Teamwork

 

Change Management

Change is the only constant in life.

-Heraclitus

If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.

-Fred DeVito

Conflict Management

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.

-Winston Churchill

Stress Management

Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.

-Mother Teresa

Time Management

Time management is life management. Organize your life wisely. 

– Debasish Mridha

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Management Development

The trainings referenced on the flip photos provide techniques and insight into maneuvering change, conflict, stress and time management.

Delve into the multitude of trainings available in the LinkedIn Learning catalog.

Having trouble logging in? Email Deborah Marutsky at drulf@uwyo.edu. 

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