Build Stronger Teams, Systems and Organizations
Whether you want to sharpen your management skills, master specialized HR and training practices or guide organizational change, the University of Minnesota has a professional development certificate for you.
Our interactive online certificates prepare you to:
- Manage and develop people. Navigate supervisory challenges, build leadership skills and lead high-performing, resilient teams.
- Execute strategic operations. Learn essential HR frameworks, develop effective workforce training and collaborate across teams.
- Lead change and growth. Guide teams through organizational shifts, align business strategy and drive lasting performance.
Designed for Interaction and Flexibility
Get the flexibility of online learning combined with live, instructor-led Zoom sessions and real-time peer connection. These practical programs give you actionable tools to make an immediate workplace impact.
Certificates and Courses
The College of Continuing and Professional Studies offers flexible ways for you to gain the skills that can set you apart and help you make an immediate impact.
Take a single course or complete a full certificate, depending on your goals. Start exploring your options below.
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Change Management Certificate
Develop skills to lead change initiatives, manage resistance, apply frameworks and use AI to support organizational transformation.
$3,735 | 9 CEUs | 90 Contact Hours -
Cross-Functional Collaboration Certificate
Learn strategies to foster collaboration, resolve conflicts, and improve communication to achieve organizational success and create a more engaged workplace.
$3,600 | 4.8 CEUs | 48 Contact Hours -
Human Resource Generalist Certificate
Get up-to-date human resource practices at the technical, operational, and strategic management levels.
Scroll to show all$4,400–$4,760 | 6.0 CEUs | 60 contact hours -
Leadership Essentials Certificate
Build a strong foundation of in-demand leadership skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, conflict management, and time management.
$3,600–$3,650 | 4.8 CEUs | 48 contact hours -
Organization Development Certificate
Reach organizational goals while improving both performance and people as a leader and change agent.
$4,360 | 5.4 CEUs | 54 contact hours -
Professional Train the Trainer Certificate
Determine the best way to improve performance through thoughtful analysis of training needs, skill gaps, and organization goals.
$3,400-$3,440 | 4.8 CEUs | 48 contact hours -
Supervision Certificate
Enhance the productivity and progress of those who report directly to you through teamwork, commitment, and effective delegation.
$4,400–$4,800 | 6.0 CEUs | 60 contact hours
Free Work-Ready Skills Webinars
Our free professional development webinars deliver insights and strategies you can put into practice immediately. These expert-led monthly sessions provide a fresh, engaging look at topics vital for today's professionals.
Missed a webinar? Visit our webinar archive to dive into a wide range of topics, from communication and leadership strategies to workplace wellbeing.
Stories from the Field(s)
Faculty
Marilyn has run her own consulting practice for over 30 years, focusing on leadership, change, communications, conflict resolution and career development.
Dick is President of Summit Management Consulting Services, LLC, which offers strategic and project planning, leadership and organizational development, and related consulting services.
Heidi is CEO of Elefortis Performance Group and an expert transformation consultant and performance coach with over 20+ years of experience.
Erin brings a breadth of HR experience to the classroom, with experience in HR partnership, compensation, employee relations, recruitment and DEI.
Patricia has conducted workshops in business writing throughout the country as a consultant with Writing Consultants, Inc. for more than 30 years.
Nan's passion is to “Crack the Collaboration Code” to allow individuals and teams to connect more authentically, engage more respectfully, and work more effectively.
Meghan is a product management leader, educator and entrepreneur with more than a decade of experience leading cross-functional teams.
Karin coaches her clients on critical needs including leadership, team building, and emotional and cultural intelligence, specializing in effective communication on global teams.
Hirschey has more than 40 years leadership with leading manufacturing and consumer foods organizations and has consulted with more than 450 organizations.
As the Principal Consultant at St. Paul Leadership Consultants LLC, Jim is passionate about helping others discover their potential through training and development.
Dave is an independent consultant specializing in leveraging the Project Management Office (PMO) to execute corporate strategy.
Michelle is a professional actress, writer and producer who leverages her performing arts background to coach corporate teams and executives globally.
Patricia is the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility at the University of Minnesota Libraries and presents on topics of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
Duriel is a change management professional with 15+ years of experience guiding enterprise-wide transformations at Fortune 100 companies.
Cindy brings over two decades of expertise across curriculum development, performance improvement, leadership development, nursing, and coaching.
Jalaal is the founder of Core Connections Leadership Institute, where he helps leaders build high-performing teams by strengthening the relationships that drive team performance.
Stephanie is the owner of High Performance Systems, an organization dedicated to maximizing individual, team and organizational performance.
Bob is the technical director at Northrup Grumman and the former vice president of engineering at Park Industries in St. Cloud.
Carolien is the founder of HardTalk Biz Coaching and has 35 years of international experience as an organizational consultant.
Jim has taught psychology for over 20 years, creating and implementing the college course “Improvisation and Mental Health."
Ben is president of Writing Consultants, Inc. and has helped thousands of professionals to raise their writing efficiency and impact.
Dr. Spencer has over 20 years of progressive experience in human resources, talent acquisition, organizational development, and strategic leadership.
Drawing on 26 years of legal practice—from litigator to general counsel—Chad specializes in corporate, employment, health care, regulatory, compliance and governance law.
Frequently Asked Questions
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