ONLINE & IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

From certificate programs to comprehensive workshops and training seminars, the University of Maine Hutchinson Center is committed to providing online* and in-person professional development programs to Maine’s workforce.

Have a question about an upcoming professional development program? Email us at um.fhc.pd@maine.edu or call 207.338.8002.

*All spring 2021 programs will be held synchronously via Zoom unless otherwise noted. Class sizes are small and the programs are engaging and highly interactive (programs are instructor-led and not prerecorded!).

What kind of training are you looking for?

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Project ManagementLearn how to manage a project in the real world.

Grant WritingLearn the essentials and see a proposal through from inception to completion.

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Career Transformation SeriesDifferentiate yourself from the masses with tangible strategies in this casual lunch-and-learn series.

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Public Speaking & Virtual PresentationsIncrease your confidence and learn to communicate effectively.

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Past Trauma, Current Relationships: Integrating Nonviolent Communication and Interpersonal NeurobiologyGain clarity and experience new insights into authentic relationships.

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Restorative PracticesBuild healthy communities, repair harm and restore relationships.

Mediation & Conflict TransformationFurther your career through this 40-hour mediation course which meets the Maine State Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediation Roster requirements.

Racial Equity, Implicit Bias & DiversityTake action to create equity in your workplace.

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Self-Care for CliniciansLearn strategies to prevent burnout.

Engaging Your Critical Thinking SkillsEmployees with solid critical thinking skills are in demand. Develop yours today.

Intimate Partner/Domestic Violence Intervention Training Certificationw/New Hope for Women

Teaching From the HeartTransform your classroom with Nonviolent Communication techniques.

Our professional development programs are designed to benefit professionals from a range of sectors, including healthcare workers, educators and members of nonprofit organizations, as well as people who are unemployed, underemployed or trying to make a change in their careers.

Given their online nature, these professional development programs are accessible to professionals nationwide, offering an opportunity to further expand your professional networks.

Interested in customizing a professional development program for your business, organization or team?

We can help you create an exclusive professional development program that meets your dynamic needs. Learn more.