On-Demand Learning
At Northwestern, we offer a range of on-demand learning resources designed to support your growth, including access to the Professional Skills Curriculum and tools like LinkedIn Learning and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).
Professional Skills Curriculum
The Professional Skills Curriculum is designed to help you build essential skills for success at Northwestern. Whether you're an individual contributor or manager, the curriculum offers flexible, on-demand learning paths in key areas like communication, collaboration, and leadership. You can choose from three levels: Awareness Building, Skill Building, and Proficiency Building. Each level helps you develop the knowledge and skills you need at your own pace, with progress tracked in myHR Learn.
LinkedIn Learning
As a Northwestern staff or faculty member, you have full access to the entire LinkedIn Learning Catalog. This is integrated into myHR Learn. Simply log in to myHR Learn and and explore a variety of topics to expand your skills.
Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs)
Northwestern faculty, students, staff, and alumni have the opportunity to earn Northwestern Coursera MOOC certificates free of charge.
One excellent option is the Organizational Leadership Specialization, led by Northwestern faculty, covering topics such as:
- building and motivating teams
- designing and delivering powerful stories
- developing strategies to appropriately influence
- understanding underlying customer analytics
- applying innovative approaches to deliver impact.