University Human Resources
Professional Development
Developing People. Building Brown.
Before enrolling in any instructor-led offerings, please review the university's Professional Development Policy.
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.
Before enrolling in any instructor-led offerings, please review the university's Professional Development Policy.