Professional & Organizational Development

Courses and workshops

Maximizing learning

Employees who are lifelong learners can benefit the entire organization by sharing skills and knowledge and by contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

UW Management Fundamentals

New for managers: Check out these free classes to support your success and development.

Online learning

Sign up for a self-paced online course.

Grants Management for Investigators

Principal investigators with certain active grants must attend a Grant Management for Investigators(GMI) workshop. View workshop dates, access registration, and learn about the attendance requirements and curriculum.

Welcome Day employee orientation

New employees with home departments on the Seattle campus are required to attend this in-person orientation that also explores the UW Employee Benefits package and the importance of creating and maintaining an inclusive learning and work environment. Register for an upcoming workshop and explore other orientation activities and resources.

Training for employees impacted by layoffs and furloughs

UW employees in active layoff status are eligible to take select POD courses at a fee-exempt or fee-reduced rate.