Employee Learning and Development

Western is committed to supporting employees to be successful in their roles. Western’s Learning and Development Services offers large and small group learning opportunities, coaching, consultation and facilitation services to support the work of Western’s academic and administrative leaders and staff.

Learning and Development Services is part of Human Resources at Western. Our programs and services bring together leaders and staff from across Western to learn, build community and connections, and contribute to a high-achieving, collegial workplace culture.

Note: Western faculty members and graduate students are encouraged to visit the Teaching Support Centre for programs to advance their teaching and learning practices.

Our Courses & Learning Opportunities

Introduction to Leadership at Western

This two-part program is for Western’s informal and emerging leaders. This includes team leads and those who are leading team projects, committees, or other work groups.

Western’s Foundational Leadership Skills Program

This program is for people in formal leadership roles. Increase your ability to use best practices in leadership, strengthen your communication skills in challenging situations, and work effectively with groups.

Meetings that Work – Skills for Meeting Leaders

For those who lead teams, projects, or committees at Western. Learn to prepare for productive meetings, facilitate high quality participation, maintain meeting focus and momentum, and plan for action and follow-up.

Western Leaders’ Forum

Held four times a year, the Leaders’ Forum is an opportunity for Western’s senior Academic and Administrative leaders to discuss issues of strategic importance to the University. The Forum provides an opportunity for information sharing, idea exploration, dialogue and feedback.

Western Staff & Leaders' Conference

Held in February, Western’s Staff & Leaders' Conference offers engaging key-note speakers, workshops, and tours of some of Western’s key research and support facilities.

Customized Certificate Programs

Western Human Resources sponsors two certificate programs customized for Western employees. Courses are delivered by Continuing Studies at Western.

Western Certificate in Management (Western CIM)

Eight courses on a variety of management topics; this program is for staff and leaders engaged in human resource functions, accounting or finance as part of their work. Graduates receive a designation from the Canadian Institute of Management.

Western Project Management

Four courses; for staff and leaders who are leading or contributing to major work projects. The program meets the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) educational requirement to write the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam.

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