Professional Development

Image of many professionals leaning in and smiling.

WMUx
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5230 USA
(269) 387-4200

WMU Professional Development

WMU Professional Development is your local resource for exemplary continuing education and employee training programs. We strive to meet individual, business, and industry needs through a variety of innovative educational offerings that are relevant to your goals. From customized training programs to subject-specific online training, our multi-modal, flexible offerings are designed to help grow and retain a skilled workforce.

We offer something for everyone! Learn how our WMU Professional Development team can help you:

A decorative icon for Businesses and Organizations.

Business or Organization

Discover solutions to help upskill or reskill your employees.
Learn More
A decorative icon depicting an individual.

Individual

Advance your professional and educational career with training opportunities designed for your specific needs.
Learn More
A decorative Icon of a teacher teaching two students.

Instructor

Elevate workforce professionals by sharing your invaluable research expertise and real-world experiences.
Learn More

Training and Development Solutions

A group of professionals listening to a lecture and taking notes.
Custom Programs
A woman studying on her laptop and taking notes.
Online Training

Continuing Education

Western Michigan University is an approved sponsor of State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) and Continuing Education Units (CEUs). We partner with WMU colleges to offer specialized continuing education events to fit your professional development needs.

State Continuing Education Clock Hours

are required of Michigan teachers, administrators and school psychologists, and can be earned by taking college courses or attending approved workshops, conferences or events.

Continuing Education Units

provide a way to document non-credit and non-degree learning experiences. University sponsored programs offered on or off campus may be eligible.
Learn more about SCECHs and CEUs

Additional Programs

ed2Go

In partnership with ed2go, Western Michigan University offers online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations. See available programs  

 

MichiganWorks

WMU is an approved provider of training for MI Works tuition reimbursement programs. For questions about the process, please contact us today.