Professional Development - University of Waterloo

Want to help your organization accelerate their digital strategy? at the University of Waterloo just opened registration for our Digital Transformation certificate program. Be sure to follow at the University of Waterloo for updates to support your professional development journey.

Registration is now open for our Digital Transformation certificate program. Earn a certificate from University of Waterloo by taking this new, eight-week, online course that starts on October 19, 2022. It’s designed to help you discover new technologies and develop a plan for their integration into your workplace: https://bit.ly/Digital-Transformation-Program

REMINDER: If you haven't already, be sure to follow WatSPEED at the University of Waterloo! We're moving our programs and services to the WatSPEED brand over the coming months. Don't miss your chance to stay connected with us.

Have you followed WatSPEED yet? In the coming months, we'll be transitioning our courses and certificate programs to be included in WatSPEED's professional education offerings. Be sure to "Like" and follow WatSPEED at the University of Waterloo to keep up with future updates.

In case you missed it, we are merging with WatSPEED at the University of Waterloo! Moving forward, our professional development programs – like project management, data science, and more – will start to be offered under the WatSPEED brand. Be sure to follow WatSPEED on social media, as we will no longer be updating the Professional Development channels. We look forward to continuing to support your professional development journey under our newly unified brand.

You may have seen that Professional Development is merging with WatSPEED at the University of Waterloo. Soon you’ll be able to find information about our professional development programs – like leadership, project management, and more – under the WatSPEED brand. Be sure to follow WatSPEED at the University of Waterloo – where we’ll be posting relevant content to support your professional development journey.

Exciting news! University of Waterloo has recently established WatSPEED, a new unit focused on lifelong learning. WatSPEED programs enable industry professionals to keep pace with emerging technologies and understand their impact on business, economies, the environment, and society – helping the leaders of today and tomorrow navigate an ever-changing environment. Over the next few months, our professional development programs will start to be offered under the WatSPEED brand. Follow WatSPEED at the University of Waterloo and stay tuned for further updates.

In a society that increasingly requires continuous learning, the future of education is shifting to a lifelong learning approach. April Philpotts, associate director, professional development at University of Waterloo shares her perspective on the concept of a 60-year curriculum.

Setting Up for Success: The 60-Year Curriculum Vision - The EvoLLLution Non-traditional learners have become the majority in the learner demographics, and it’s time for institutions to foster the lifelong learning culture that students not only want but need. With an evolving workforce, the demand for credentials is at an all-time high, but institutions can’t serve ...

Has the shift to had a negative impact on your team dynamics? This article: “Remote conflict’: What happens when teams work from home?”
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from Personnel Today looks at the issue and provides some useful tips. And, if you’re experiencing workplace conflict, you should consider our new course: Responding Effectively in Difficult Situations.
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Virtual Communication Courses Upgrade your employability with the University of Waterloo's Professional Development in-class and online courses and certificates in Project Management, Leadership, Business and Communications.

Managing change in a project has never been more important than it is now. Learn to tackle change effectively in our online Change Management for Project Success course that uses case studies, group exercises and facilitated discussion to go beyond theory.
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Do you manage projects? Do you want to learn how to manage the life of your projects and complete them on time and within budget?
Sign up for the next offering of our online Project Management Applied Tools and Techniques course and learn how from our seasoned, engaged instructor.
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Did you know the Exam is changing on January 2, 2021?
If you want to earn a PMP designation, you should write the exam before the changes happen. Our virtual instructor-led PMP Exam Preparation course will prepare you to be successful. Today is the last day to register, so don’t delay! https://pd.uwaterloo.ca/VirtualCategory.aspx?category=AdvancedProjectManagement -B87B-4387-9A33-EAF241C8A6F0