Whether you are a faculty or staff member, at UBC you have the opportunity to learn and grow professionally.  

Discover a variety of programs, resources, and one-to-one support that can help in your career growth.

Workplace learning opportunities

UBC's workplace learning and engagement team offers a wide range of development and learning solutions for the individual, the team or the organization as a whole.

Leadership programs

Cultivate your skills as a leader at UBC with academic leadership development, training for managers, and Conflict Theatre programs.

Conflict Theatre

Conflict Theatre offers faculty and staff the opportunity to explore and embrace conflict in the workplace using the tools of theatre.

Coaching for staff and faculty

UBC offers one-on-one coaching services for staff and faculty, supported by a team of trained and professionally certified coaches from within and external to UBC.

Career retention, navigation and transition

Access the career retention, navigation, and transition services to build your career resilience and engage with UBC’s goals and its evolving academic and administrative systems.

Performance conversations

Performance development conversations are a thoughtful and productive two-way conversation with your manager or supervisor about your career development.

Professional Development Funding

Funding is available to several employee groups to support access to learning opportunities that enhance knowledge, work performance, and career growth at UBC.

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