University Human Resources
Professional Development
Developing People. Building Brown.
If you have a specific professional development need, please submit a training request form, and we'll be happy to assist you.
Our Programs
Leading From Where You Are (LFWYA) helps individual contributors develop the skills necessary to lead from within their current position.
The Leadership Certification Program (LCP) provides new and existing leaders with the skills necessary to effectively lead at Brown. The LCP is open to all managers who have at least 1 full-time direct report. All newly hired and promoted managers are automatically enrolled in the program and are encouraged to begin within six months.
The Management Essentials Program is a comprehensive learning initiative aimed at equipping our managers with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective leadership in today's work environment, including the knowledge and skills needed to cultivate engaged and productive teams.
Take your skills to the next level with LDE Next Level, a collection of self-paced trainings focused on improving communication, leadership, problem-solving, and more. Whether you’re looking to navigate workplace challenges, manage time effectively, or support career growth, these courses provide practical strategies to help you succeed. Access the full list of courses in Workday through the link above.
Foundational Keys to Drive Your Career
Develop
You have the opportunity to customize your career here at Brown University. Take advantage of a multitude of career development tools that are available to you through the variety of tools provided:
Research Available Positions
You have the ability to search for other opportunities available at Brown University. After logging into Workday, run the 'Find Jobs' report for a complete list of all of the internal opportunities available here at Brown. You can filter by grade, department, location and more
Invest (in yourself)
One of the greatest investments you can make is in yourself. Take advantage of free access to resources like Rosetta Stone and Coursera or enroll in one of the many professional development programs offered by our Learning, Development & Engagement team.
*Coursera courses are not eligible for the Employee Education Program.
Venture out and Network
Networking is a key tool to a successful career. Opportunities to meet new people and create long term relationships with mutual benefits could be the stepping stone you need to advance in your career. Take advantage of networking opportunities at Brown; look for announcements on events in Today@Brown.
Engage and Evolve
Engage with other staff members and take part in some of the professional development opportunities available to you at Brown.
Drop or Withdrawal Process
Before enrolling in any instructor-led offerings, please review the drop or withdrawal process below.
How to Drop or Withdraw from a Course
Need to drop or withdraw from a course? To ensure a smooth process, please follow the guidelines for submitting through Workday Learning:
Timely Drop/Withdrawal Guidelines:
- For a single-session course: Submit your drop or withdrawal at least three calendar days before the course begins.
- For a multi-session course: Submit your drop or withdrawal at least ten calendar days before the first session.
Your withdrawal must be officially reflected as "Dropped" in Workday Learning. For step-by-step instructions on how to initiate this, please refer to the Drop Course Workday Job Aid.
In Case of an Emergency:
We understand emergencies happen. If you can't drop a course within the recommended timeframe, please contact us at LDEteam@brown.edu. We're here to help.
By following these simple steps, you ensure course availability for your colleagues and help us keep our learning programs running smoothly.