The University of Minnesota is the go-to provider for online professional development. Looking to expand your business skillset? Want to earn continuing education credits in your field? Taught by industry experts, our online professional development courses deliver practical, applicable knowledge that will give you an edge in the job market.

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  • Talent Acquisition: Recruiting a Diverse Workforce

    Attract and hire diverse candidates for your organization.

  • Teaching in Globally Diverse Classes Certificate Canvas course

    To enroll in the TiGDC Certificate program, please register for ICC X204: Teaching in Globally Diverse Classes Asynchronous Canvas course.

  • Team Communications

    Communicate effectively during team projects and meetings.

  • Technical Writing

    Produce powerful content and clear writing.

  • The Growing Silicosis Outbreak Among Engineered Stone Fabricators

    Engineered stone, or quartz, countertops are marketed to consumers as durable, scratch-resistant surfaces that are less likely to stain and require no seal or reseal.

  • The Internal Consultant

    Develop credibility and relationships to help your clients find solutions.

  • The Kanban Method

    Understand and manage risk in the delivery of services using the kanban method. 

  • The Learning Lab: How to Conduct Online Focus Groups

    In this two hour workshop, Professor Krueger will present some skills and techniques useful in online focus group interviewing, specifically on Zoom.

  • The Learning Lab: Introduction to Coding Techniques

    In this workshop, Prof. Saldaña will cover the fundamentals of qualitative coding and specifically explore coding with In Vivo. The workshop will take 2 hours to complete, learners will earn 0.2 CEUs for completing this course. 

  • The Learning Lab: Introduction to Online Focus Groups

    On March 25, 2021, the LET-MCH Qualitative Methods Mini-Lab hosted the spring 2021 semester session “Introduction to Online Focus Groups,” presented by Dr. J. Michael Wilkerson.

  • Train The Trainer: Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST), Pregnancy & Parenting Rights

    Training for Union Leaders

  • Training Raptor Ambassadors: Foundations of Behavior – Self Study

    Is your raptor ambassador an engaged willing participant in its education role? If not, do you know how to help it become one? This self-study will provide insight into how to train a raptor ambassador using the A,B,C,s of the science of behavior.

  • Travel Medicine

    This course prepares physicians and other health care providers to care for people traveling to (or living in) Low and Middle Income countries and

  • U of MN ASTMH CTropMed Online Review Course

    The American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene offers a bi-annual examination to assess and recognize individual excellence in training and knowledge in clinical tropic

  • UMCF Programs

    The Communicators Forum offers monthly programs as well as events organized by UMCF's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. For more information about UMCF or membership details, visit umcf.umn.edu

  • Understanding and Applying the Americans with Disabilities Act in the Workplace

    This course provides an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It covers how to determine if someone is considered disabled under the ADA and how to go through the reasonable accommodation process. Hear a discussion of the impact of COVID-19 on workplaces.

  • Video Storytelling

    Learn basic video production and storytelling techniques to use in social media production.

  • Viruses

    This course prepares physicians and other health care providers to diagnose and treat people with viral infections.

  • Wellbeing & Resilience for Health Professionals

    This six-week, mobile-platform based foundational program helps individual healthcare professionals to build the skills to cultivate their own personal wellbeing and resilience. Burnout is a critical issue among health professionals.

  • Wellbeing & Resilience for Physicians

    This six-week, mobile-platform based foundational program helps physicians to build the skills to cultivate their own personal wellbeing and resilience. Burnout is a critical issue among physicians.

  • What's New with Ergonomics in Minnesota

    Beginning in 2024, Minnesota OSHA will be overseeing an ergonomic standard focused on employees in health care, warehouses, and meatpacking.

  • What’s in a Name?

    Learning and using students’ names, and encouraging students to do the same with each other, is essential for building community in your class. There are many creative ways to encourage students to learn and use names.

  • Work Zone Safety Orientation

    Overview The purpose of this course is to offer a convenient opportunity for beginning, seasonal and temporary construction, maintenance, or utility staff (All workers whose responsibilities include working on any public rights of way including on tr

  • Workers' Compensation

    This online lecture discusses Workers' Compensation. Start with a brief history of Workers' Compensation in the United States. Then learn about the current state of Workers' Compensation, including working through a few case studies.