Learning and Development

This foundational certificate helps employees build essential competencies that strengthen effectiveness and success across all roles.

Coming spring 2026!

Learn best practices in office management, customer service, and reference resources for operational contacts and additional training.

Gain a high-level understanding of the University’s funding sources and expenditures, annual budget process, and financial departments and systems.

Become a JED-I Master of the crucial JED Web Form. Successful completion of this training earns new users access to initiate JED Web Forms.

Management Certificate of Excellence 

New and aspiring managers will learn strategies and concepts that support a successful transition into management. Topics include productive leadership, performance management, delegation, and more.

Newly hired or newly promoted managers are required to complete the certificate within the first six months of entering their role.

Aspire Leadership Program 

This program gives high-potential individuals the confidence, practice and support they need to set and meet personal and professional goals, expand their network, and broaden their experience.

Designed for individuals who desire a better understanding of leadership and the intent to take charge of their career, our curriculum challenges participants to increase the capacity of their current skills, knowledge, and awareness.

This program is currently under construction and will be available starting summer of 2026.  Check back for more details as we get closer to launch.

Ascend Leadership Program 

This program is a year-long leadership experience for mid-level leaders who are ready to expand their influence and prepare for their next step. Through eight-immersive, full-day sessions across the academic year, participants will deepen their strategic capacity, strengthen their leadership identity, and build the skills required to lead at the next level.  The program offers a transformative, cohort-based experience that builds community, accelerates growth, and prepares leaders to shape the future of the university.

Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will open on April 15, 2026.  For additional information, contact talent-dev@udel.edu . 

Monthly Manager Meetups blend focused learning with peer discussion, giving managers space to build skills together and learn from one another. Meetups are open to new, experienced, and aspiring managers across the University and take place twice a month for one hour in both virtual and in‑person formats. Sample topics include goal setting, delegation, feedback, and handling difficult conversations.

Our professional coaching program provides a collaborative partnership that helps leaders strengthen their effectiveness. Through inquiry, reflection, and goal‑setting, coaching supports leaders in building self‑awareness, taking purposeful action, and navigating challenges. The process includes an intake to assess alignment and readiness, followed by an initial goal‑setting session and ongoing sessions tailored to each leader’s needs. 

Leaders can request a coaching intake through our request form. 

We offer certificates designed to help leaders and managers build and strengthen core leadership competencies. View the Leadership and Management Certificates under the Certificate Programs section to learn more.