Professional & Organizational Development

POD overview

Find details about POD's team, classrooms, and policies, and learn about tuition exemption.

Course catalog

Choose from dozens of classes on topics such as communication, interpersonal skills, productivity, fiscal procedures, and leadership.

Courses and workshops

Learn more about what POD has to offer and meet your POD instructors.

Strategic Leadership Program

For leaders seeking to advance their skills, learn about your SLP options and register for upcoming workshops.

Certificate program

Gather details about POD’s certificates in fiscal management, HR administration, and supervision.

DEI Programs

Organizational excellence and development

Explore consulting services, tools, and resources for individual, team, or organizational excellence.

Info for consultants and instructors

For POD instructors or Alliance consultants, learn about working effectively with POD.

University Consulting Alliance

Through the Alliance, POD has access to local consultants with a variety of specialties and experience. View consultant profiles and learn how you can work with them.

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Professional & Organizational Development

In POD, our mission is to foster positive change across the University. We accomplish this by offering cost-effective, timely, and high-quality classroom training, coaching, career counseling, and consulting services. Our work includes facilitating new employee orientation, helping staff develop competencies and advance their careers, positioning leaders and their teams for success, and providing support to UW employees seeking tuition exemption.

I hope you will consider us your partner in your professional development and career success. No matter your need or objective, we’re here to help.

Ujima Donalson
Executive Director