Take ownership of your growth with flexible tools and resources designed to support your personal career journey. Develop skills on your own schedule with flexible eLearning courses, such as LinkedIn Learning and LDE Next Level in Workday Learning, and customize your career path.
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 to 12 months before pursuing a new opportunity. Transfers and promotions include a three-month probationary period. To learn how to explore new opportunities, visit Promotions and Job Transfers to access tools for success and FAQs.
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.
Grow your skills. Strengthen your leadership. Support your professional journey.
Brown University celebrates the dedication, talent and impact of its staff through a series of community-centered programs that recognize achievements, foster connection and support ongoing growth. Across campus, these opportunities bring colleagues together to honor milestones, build relationships and engage in meaningful professional and personal development throughout the year.
Invest in your growth through Brown's instructor-led programs and interactive learning cohorts. Designed to help you build foundational skills, expand your professional network, and lead effectively at any level, our structured offerings empower you to develop continuously alongside your peers and contribute meaningfully to the Brown community.
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.
Professional Development Updates
Recent Professional Development Updates
University Human Resources
July Professional Development Updates
This July, we are focusing on effective decision-making, the ability to make thoughtful, timely, and well-reasoned choices when faced with competing priorities, uncertainty, or limited information. Strong decision-making is not about always having perfect clarity. It is about using the best available information, considering trade-offs, and moving forward with intention.
University Human Resources
June Professional Development Updates
This June, we are focusing on influence without authority, the ability to move ideas forward, gain buy-in, and inspire action regardless of title or position. Influence is not about control or hierarchy. It is about clarity, credibility, and connection. It shows up in how you communicate, how you listen, and how consistently others trust your perspective.
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.