Professional Development

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Opportunities for Instructors

Today’s employers have a growing need for customized and on-demand professional development programs for their employees. Research indicates that providing training and growth opportunities for current employees and new hires now ranks as high in importance as company benefits and culture.

With the breadth and depth of our subject matter experts at WMU, the university is perfectly positioned to meet the growing need to expand the knowledge and skills of working professionals.

What's the process?

First, our Professional Development team performs a thorough data analysis that identifies workforce needs, predicts market trends, and pinpoints the exact skills employers want.
Next, we collaborate with colleges and departments to find internal experts who can discover the right educational product offerings to meet these needs.
WMUx Instructional Designers then work with instructors to turn for-credit courses into non-credit professional development opportunities.
WMUx facilitates all program planning and logistics, so our instructors can stay focused on course development and teaching.

Why get involved?

Create stronger ties with external partners by building interest in relevant WMU opportunities, leading to a robust exchange of knowledge about current industry and job trends.
Enjoy teaching a highly engaged audience who welcomes instruction and is eager to learn.
Generate additional revenue for you and your college.

Get Started

Do you have specialized knowledge in an area that aligns with current workforce demands and employer needs? Are you interested in generating revenue for yourself and your department? Do you have an existing curriculum (or would you be willing to develop one) that could translate into a professional training setting?

Let us serve as a liaison between you and companies searching for experts to develop and train their employees! Get started by completing our contact form.