University of Wisconsin–Madison
Professional Development

Virtual Learning

"Helping you create a healthy, inclusive, and engaging work environment." –Learning and Talent Development Team

Learning and Talent Development is offering virtual professional development opportunities to better serve the needs of UW–Madison employees, wherever they are located.

Career Development

Change Management

Communication

Conflict Management and Negotiation

Engagement, Inclusion and Diversity

Leadership Development

Supervision

Team Development

Well-being

LifeMatters Employee Training

LifeMatters, partner of the UW-Madison Employee Assistance Office, offers free training sessions that you can bring to your unit directly.

Lunch and Learn: Short (60 minutes), interactive presentations, ideal for holding over a lunch hour. Some topics included are: Parenting, getting organized at work, managing life outside of work, stress, improving communication skills and managing well-being.

Workplace Series: Interactive programs that focus on many of today’s organizational needs. Time varies based on audience and topic. Some topics included are: Developing interpersonal skills, defining organizational boundaries, empowering managers.

View complete LifeMatters Catalog

To schedule a session email training@empathia.com, including:

  • Date and Time (provide 4 weeks lead time)
  • Platform: If requesting a virtual training please indicate which platform you’re needing. We can host on GoToTraining (50 seats) or GoToWebinar (500 seats). If you prefer to host on your platform please indicate.
  • Training Topic
  • Number of anticipated attendees

Connect, Learn, and Grow

The online series, Connect, Learn, and Grow, offers meaningful, timely, and relevant virtual learning opportunities for UW–Madison employees. The series features a variety of speakers and topics. Each short and free episode has opportunities for participants to reflect and share learning gained.

By engaging in this series, you will:

  • Connect with the University of Wisconsin–Madison community.
  • Learn new skills and information to help be successful in current and future roles.
  • Grow through self-reflection and navigate in this time and place.

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