Building leadership competencies is a lifelong process. Professional & Organizational Development (POD) provides training for leaders at every level—from an intensive program for UW supervisors and managers to innovative leadership seminars for experienced leaders facing new challenges. At POD, you will find resources, tips, and opportunities to learn from outside experts and your own UW colleagues.
Leadership Offerings
POD provides diverse opportunities for leadership development at UW.
Quarterly Courses
POD offers a variety of courses in the areas of Communication, Supervision,
and HR Administration to help you develop your leadership skills.
e-Learning
We partner with SkillSoft e-Learning
to bring you award-winning online learning. Access an annual subscription
including 1000+ courses.
Strategic Leadership Program
POD has redesigned its successful Strategic Leadership Program (SLP)
to ensure better alignment with the goals of the Leadership, Community
and Values Initiative and with other changes happening at the University
of Washington.
Meet
Our Instructors
Read short bios on many of POD's instructors, from campus experts
to accomplished external consultants.
Tuition
Exemption
Learn
how you can take advantage of tuition exemption at the UW or at participating
state and community colleges.
Find Our Classrooms
Most courses take place at Roosevelt Commons, but other classrooms are
also used. You should check for location information in your registration
confirmation email.
Policies & Procedures
Learn about the UW's policy on release time for training and
about POD policies and procedures for registration, fees, cancellation,
and completion.
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