SLOAN Scholarship

Professional Development

Professional Development Non-Credit CertificatE

The UCEM Professional Development Certificate Program is a required activity offered in Canvas to help graduate students be successful in their academic program at ±«Óãtv and beyond. The program provides graduate students with a variety of professional development opportunities (in-person and virtual) focused in three areas: Academic & Research Development, Building Transferable Skills, and Career Exploration & Planning. The goal of the program is to offer a menu of activities that can customized by Sloan scholars to enhance their knowledge and skills as they prepare for their future careers.

Scholars will receive a professional development certificate from the Office of Graduate Studies and invited to the Fall Scholars of Excellence Reception for a pinning ceremony.  Scholars will also earn a digital Professional Development Badge that they can share with employers on their LinkedIn profile or ePortfolio.

The Graduate Professional Development Certificate Program is an ±«Óãtv Office of Graduate Studies and ±«Óãtv Sloan University Center of Exemplary Mentoring (UCEM) joint initiative.