University Human Resources
Navigating Your Career
Career Growth at Brown
Brown University is committed to supporting the professional growth of its staff through education, training and career opportunities. When business needs, employee goals and qualifications align, staff are encouraged to explore new roles and advancement opportunities across the University.
Through the Hire Brown First initiative, internal candidates who meet minimum qualifications are eligible for an interview. If not selected, candidates receive feedback to support their continued development.
As a general guideline, employees are encouraged to remain in their current role for 9–12 months before pursuing a new opportunity. Transfers and promotions include a three-month probationary period.
Learning, Development & Engagement
Learning, Development & Engagement (LDE) connects staff to the tools, resources and experiences that support professional success. Our programs are designed to help you:
- Prepare for new or expanded responsibilities
- Strengthen skills and effectiveness in your current role
- Build relationships and partnerships across the University
Explore the resources below to grow your skills, expand your knowledge and connect with opportunities across Brown.
Competencies are the knowledge, skills and attributes that empower you to succeed in your current role and prepare for the opportunities you aspire to in the future. They define clear expectations for performance and provide a strong foundation for continuous professional growth.
At Brown University, we invest in the growth and development of our staff. We support career advancement by offering access to training, education and internal opportunities when business needs, employee goals and qualifications align.
Build your leadership skills at Brown through programs for every career stage, whether you’re an individual contributor, a new manager or an experienced leader. Develop practical skills, broaden your perspective and lead with confidence while earning digital badges to showcase your achievements on platforms like LinkedIn.
Invest in your growth at Brown through a wide range of learning opportunities designed to help you build skills, expand your network and advance your career. From instructor-led programs to self-paced learning and career tools, our offerings support you at every stage of your professional journey and empower you to develop continuously and contribute meaningfully to the Brown community.
Professional Development Updates
Recent Professional Development Updates
University Human Resources
May Professional Development Updates
This May, we are focusing on mindful communication. Effective communication is more than just exchanging information. It is about listening, understanding and connecting with others in a thoughtful and intentional way. Mindful communication helps you build trust, foster collaboration and navigate challenging conversations with clarity and empathy.
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April Professional Development Updates
This April, we are focusing on creativity and innovation. Innovation is not just for inventors or designers. It is a mindset that allows you to see problems differently, generate new ideas, and create opportunities in your work and life. This month is an invitation to explore curiosity, challenge assumptions, and embrace the what ifs that can spark meaningful change.
University Human Resources
March Professional Development Updates
This March, we’re focusing on the part of learning that moves us forward: action. Take the next few weeks as an opportunity to take what you’ve been noticing, collecting, or questioning, and start testing it out in real time.
Learn & Engage
Explore courses, tools and resources designed to support your ongoing professional development at Brown.
Ready to learn and grow?
Explore upcoming courses and programs designed to support your development and help you reach your goals.