The Professional Development Center aims to provide CWRU community with relevant learning and connection activities to increase your impact, raise your skills, and enhance your working life.
Conflict Resolution Toolkit
Below you will find resources and trainings that highlight different tools to support you in the area of conflict resolution.
Monthly Training Highlights
The Professional Development Center (PDC) has started a new monthly initiative where we will take one hard skill training area and one soft skill training area and highlight a few resources available for each skill. Below you will find the links to the monthly trainings. New users can learn how to create their profiles on LinkedIn Learning, Academic Impressions or Impact Solution by visiting LinkedIn Learning, Academic Impressions or Impact Solution which are for free with the CWRU credentials.
December 2023 - Project Management and Work From Home Tools
November 2023 - Virtual Meeting Technology and Building Confidence
October 2023 - Python and Critical Thinking
September 2023 - Recruitment Management and Stress Management
August 2023 - Email Writing and Clear Communication
July 2023 - Writing for Business and Focus and Productivity
June 2023 - Marketing Basics and Time Management
May 2023 - Strategic Planning and Customer Service
April 2023 - Microsoft PowerPoint and Public Speaking
March 2023 - Data Visualization and Creativity
February 2023- Project Management and Conflict Management
January 2023- Google Apps and Teamwork
December 2022 - Microsoft Excel and Critical Thinking
November 2022 - Email Writing and Clear Communication
October 2022 - Presenting and Confidence
September 2022 - Business Budgeting and Organization
August 2022 - Strategic Planning and Problem Solving
July 2022 - Copywriting and Goal Setting
June 2022 - Adobe Acrobat and Critical Thinking
May 2022 - Zoom/Virtual Meetings and Time Management
April 2022 - Microsoft Word and Giving Feedback
March 2022 - Project Management and Public Speaking
February 2022 - G Suites, Google Apps and Customer Service
January 2022 - Adobe Photoshop and Team Management
December 2021 - Data Visualization and Conflict Management
November 2021 - Excel 101 and Team Work
Work from Home Resources
Below you will find tools, training sessions and additional resources that will continue to support staff, supervisors and teams who are currently working from home or working in a hybrid setting.
Training Pathways
Below you will find training materials and content related to multiple professional and personal skill development areas. In order to access any resources provided by one of our partners, you will need to create a free account using your CWRU networkID and password. All trainings below are free unless listed otherwise.
Quick Tips
Are you looking for quick tips on a topic so you can implement new skills and strategies as soon as possible? The Professional Development Center has put together tips sheets on popular topics. Each resource below includes helpful information about each topic, a few training recommendations, and quick tips that can be implemented into your teams and work life today! Do you need more assistance on these areas or have a nuanced situation that you would like to discuss further? Sign up for a one-on-one meeting here.
Individual Development
For any staff member looking for individualized career development, we encourage you to reach out to our Career Development Manager to get started with a customized plan. If you would prefer to work on your own with some self-guided activities, check out the resources below on a variety of topics.