The University of Minnesota is the go-to provider for online professional development. Looking to expand your business skillset? Want to earn continuing education credits in your field? Taught by industry experts, our online professional development courses deliver practical, applicable knowledge that will give you an edge in the job market.

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  • Understanding and Applying the Americans with Disabilities Act in the Workplace

    This course provides an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It covers how to determine if someone is considered disabled under the ADA and how to go through the reasonable accommodation process. Hear a discussion of the impact of COVID-19 on workplaces.

  • Video Production for Organizers

    Video is an important part of storytelling and sharing a narrative for labor and community organizing.

  • Video Storytelling

    Learn basic video production and storytelling techniques to use in social media production.

  • Viruses

    This course prepares physicians and other health care providers to diagnose and treat people with viral infections.

  • Wellbeing & Resilience for Health Professionals

    This six-week, mobile-platform based foundational program helps individual healthcare professionals to build the skills to cultivate their own personal wellbeing and resilience. Burnout is a critical issue among health professionals.

  • Wellbeing & Resilience for Physicians

    This six-week, mobile-platform based foundational program helps physicians to build the skills to cultivate their own personal wellbeing and resilience. Burnout is a critical issue among physicians.

  • What's New with Ergonomics in Minnesota

    Beginning in 2024, Minnesota OSHA will be overseeing an ergonomic standard focused on employees in health care, warehouses, and meatpacking.

  • Work Zone Safety Orientation

    Overview The purpose of this course is to offer a convenient opportunity for beginning, seasonal and temporary construction, maintenance, or utility staff (All workers whose responsibilities include working on any public rights of way including on tr

  • Workers' Compensation

    This online lecture discusses Workers' Compensation. Start with a brief history of Workers' Compensation in the United States. Then learn about the current state of Workers' Compensation, including working through a few case studies. 

  • Workforce Metrics and Analytics

    Use data to drive business decisions.

  • Workforce Talent Assessment and Planning

    Leverage the talent supply chain to plan a successful workforce.

  • Writing Business Reports and Proposals

    Write concise, professional reports and proposals that inform and persuade readers.

  • Writing Policies and Procedures

    Write effective policies and procedures that are easy to understand and apply.

  • Young Raptor Identification - Self Study

    Rehabilitators are often challenged with recognizing the species of a young raptor dropped off on their doorsteps. To successfully re-nest, foster, or raise a young raptor in captivity, you need to correctly identify it.

  • Youth Work Matters: Self-guided online course

    Whether you identify as a full or part-time youth worker, teacher, volunteer, parent/guardian, neighbor, or a faith community member, your work with youth matters! We all have a responsibility to help young people grow and develop positively.