By the Numbers
96%
95%
Participants who agree or strongly agree that QU’s program will contribute to their future success
Participants who agree or strongly agree that they will be immediately able to apply what they learned in QU’s leadership program
70%
86%
KEY TO SUCCESS
RELEVANT
REQUIRED
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Working professionals who will require additional training to keep up in their field
Professionals who would change jobs if they were offered more opportunities for professional development
71%
20-50%
Employees who say that job training and development increases their satisfaction
Learning and development programs significantly reduce turnover at participating organizations
JOB SATISFACTION
REDUCED TURNOVER
Empower Your Employees to Reach the Next Level Most professional development follows a script. We rewrite it. Explore innovative ways to think, lead and grow through flexible learning pathways and custom programs that transform both your career and your organization. Quinnipiac University’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach empowers working professionals, seasoned executives, established organizations and entrepreneurial startups to reach the next level. Our learning solutions are designed to provide immediate impact, address skills gaps and open up new opportunities for advancement. Led by expert faculty and recognized industry mainstays, our hands-on, real-world-relevant programs are designed to meet your needs and delivered just in time — online or in person. Your journey to success starts here.
Open Programs for Individuals Unlock your potential with dynamic, results-driven programs designed to meet today’s market demands. Our open programs deliver cutting-edge, immediately applicable skills to help you lead. Whether online or on campus, each workshop blends specialized knowledge with powerful networking — connecting you with peers and mentors from across the state, region and country. Most programs can be completed in just a few short days, and are offered multiple times per year. Flexible. Focused. Future-ready.
Applied Data Literacy for Business – 3 half-days, online Leading High-Impact Teams – 3 days, in person Emerging Leaders – 3 days, in person Strategic Healthcare Management – 3 days, in person Blockchain Foundations for Business Innovation – 3 half-days, online Certified Nurse Aide – 6 weeks, hybrid Be sure to check out our growing list of cutting-edge programs at lifelonglearning.qu.edu
“ I really enjoyed this program! As a newer manager it’s given me so many tools and resources to use going forward.” —Clinical Program Manager
Learning Customized to Meet Your Needs Building successful, resilient organizations and teams requires continuous learning. Evolving technologies, data and hybrid workforces have changed how employees and leaders communicate, collaborate and make decisions. Quinnipiac University’s customizable Future-Ready Workshops meet your employees where they are and get them where they need to be.
• Led by expert faculty • Hands-on, workplace-relevant learning • Flexibility formats: – Half-day, full-day and multi-day
– At your worksite, on our campuses, online, or hybrid LEADING CHANGE: Empower your employees to articulate vision, recognize barriers, engage stakeholders, persuade, balance competing priorities, communicate and guide change. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: Empower your employees to understand AI fundamentals, identify opportunities, assess risks, integrate ethical frameworks, lead data-driven initiatives and drive innovation across teams. LEADERSHIP: Enable your employees to build emotional intelligence, evaluate performance, foster inclusive culture, coach and mentor, navigate organizational structures and create strategic, actionable plans. COMMUNICATION: Prepare your employees to present, navigate candid conversations, resolve conflicts, incorporate data, and concisely and effectively communicate verbally and in writing. DATA-INFORMED DECISION-MAKING: Equip your employees to understand, interpret and effectively leverage data to support and communicate strategic decisions and navigate organization decision-making frameworks. NEGOTIATION: Inspire your employees to effectively evaluate benefits, risks and motivations, effectively communicate and persuade, and articulate desired outcomes and benefits.
“ Integrating a course into our Eversource Leadership Development curriculum is a strategic investment in building the competencies our future leaders need.” —Mariette J. Collins Enterprise Learning and Organizational Development Manager, Eversource
Enduring Partnerships Future-Ready Workshops blend custom content with real-time industry expertise and applied learning. Aligned with your mission, vision, values and leadership competencies, each solution is collaborative, developed and delivered to achieve measurable change in on-the-job performance. Transform Your Organization - Explore Group Enrollment Options.
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“ Although I have been a manager for 9+ years, this program has been extremely helpful for me to finetune my leadership skills and take a step back to look at processes with a new focus.” —Regional Nurse Manager of Oncology Services
Become a Partner To learn more about our program or to become a partner, contact:
Alison K. Witherspoon Director of Lifelong Learning alison.witherspoon@qu.edu
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