We're excited to announce that the College of Continuing and Professional Studies is expanding its popular free webinar program, bringing you even more opportunities for career-boosting insights. Each webinar offers a fresh, engaging look at topics vital for today's professionals—from effective communication and leadership strategies to promoting workplace wellbeing—and wraps up with a Q&A. Our presentations are crafted and led by University of Minnesota instructors, all of whom bring decades of on-the-ground experience and expertise directly to you.
This expanded series reflects the University of Minnesota's deep-rooted commitment to excellence and our "Maroon and Gold" standard of quality in education. We believe that continuous learning shouldn't be a luxury, but an accessible pathway to advancing your career and personal growth. By offering these free, expert-led sessions monthly, we aim to provide timely and relevant guidance that helps you stay ahead in a constantly evolving professional landscape. Join us each month to connect with leading minds and gain practical knowledge you can apply right away.
University of Minnesota employees can receive 200 wellness points by viewing a CCAPS professional development webinar. The form to collect wellness points will be included in an email to webinar registrants after the webinar.
Marketing, Ethics, and AI
Presented by Sarah Felmet
Wednesday, January 7 | noon–1 p.m.
AI is reshaping how brands connect with consumers, creating new opportunities for personalization—and new challenges for trust. As automation and algorithms become central to marketing strategy, maintaining authenticity and transparency has never been more critical. This webinar will examine how marketers can use AI responsibly while protecting brand integrity. You’ll explore the ethical implications of AI in marketing, learn how it shapes consumer perception, and discover practical ways to build trust through genuine, ethical engagement.
In this webinar, we’ll:
- examine the ethical challenges of AI in marketing.
- explore how AI impacts consumer trust and brand perception.
- apply AI in ways that preserve and enhance brand authenticity.
- introduce techniques for sustaining long-term customer trust.
- discover ways to market with authenticity and transparency.
Sarah Felmet is a marketing strategist and educator with expertise in brand management, marketing operations, and content creation. She develops innovative curricula and learning experiences that integrate technology, AI, and ethical marketing practices. Sarah empowers students and professionals to apply marketing principles in real-world contexts, fostering authenticity, consumer trust, and meaningful brand connections.
Adaptive Strategies for Program Managers
Presented by Suzanne Oh
Wednesday, February 11 | noon–1 p.m.
When plans shift, timelines change, or priorities move without warning, program managers are often the ones keeping everything on track. If you’ve ever had to adjust goals mid-project, stretch limited resources, or explain a sudden change in direction, you’re not alone.
This webinar offers practical strategies for staying steady when things get unpredictable. You’ll explore simple tools for scenario planning, learn how to lead with people-first decision-making, and get approaches you can apply immediately—no matter what surprises come your way.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- identify early signals of change and use scenario planning to prepare for multiple outcomes.
- apply an adaptive strategy framework to manage shifting priorities and evolving goals.
- communicate program adjustments clearly and confidently to leadership and stakeholders.
Suzanne Oh brings over a decade of experience designing, facilitating, and scaling programs across education, non-profit, and corporate settings. She has developed and lead a variety of programs to support a diverse range of personal and organizational objectives for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students as well as entrepreneurs and business leaders.
From Self-Doubt to Confidence
Presented by Carolien Moors
Wednesday, December 10 | noon–1 p.m.
Have you ever doubted your abilities or feared being exposed as a fraud despite clear success? These feelings, commonly called impostor syndrome (or impostor phenomenon, as recognized by The American Psychological Association), affect people across job roles, genders, and social status. While some experience brief self-doubt during transitions, for others it can erode confidence, energy, resilience, and effectiveness over long periods of time. You may occasionally experience symptoms such as perfectionism or fear of failure without long-term impact, while others may be more seriously compromised in their career growth and leadership potential.
The good news: there are proven ways to minimize these thoughts and build authentic confidence. This webinar guided participants to:
- recognize symptoms and risk factors associated with self-doubt, impostor syndrome, and related challenges.
- manage doubt constructively and attribute success and failure in healthy ways.
- clarify and manage expectations with self and others to strengthen confidence, well-being, and workplace performance.
Carolien Moors, MPsych and MEd, has applied psychology and business insight to challenges faced by leaders and teams as an organizational consultant, speaker, and coach, focusing on candor, accountability, and change for more than 30 years.
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University Employee Wellbeing Points
CCAPS's Free Webinar Series is partnering with the University's Employee Wellbeing Program. For each free webinar attended, you may earn 200 points towards your goal.
How many points will I receive after attending a webinar?
1 hour webinar = 200 points
Are there limits on the number of CCAPS professional development webinars I can listen to in order to receive Wellbeing points?
No. You can now receive points for attending unlimited webinars per program year.
How do I request my Wellbeing points?
CCAPS will also provide a link to the request form at the end of each webinar. A link to the request form should also appear in the YouTube description of past webinars.
When will OHR process my Wellbeing points request?
Point requests will be submitted on the 1st Tuesday of the month following the webinars. If you have any questions or are not seeing your Wellbeing points reflected, please contact [email protected].
How do I check my current points rewards status?
You can check your current status by visiting the Wellbeing Program page, or you can email [email protected].
Can I obtain Wellbeing points for listening to past webinars?
Yes. You can obtain points for listening to past webinars. You can access our past webinars by visiting CCAPS's Professional Development Webinar Archive. You will need to submit a separate request for each webinar you listen to, the wellbeing form can be found in the webinar description on our YouTube channel.
Who do I contact if I have questions about the Wellbeing Program?
Visit the Wellbeing Program website or email your questions to [email protected].