UMass Global Partners with SkillsWave to Expand Career-Focused Learning for Adult Professionals

KITCHENER, ONTARIO & IRVINE, CALIFORNIA (May 9, 2025) - SkillsWave, a leading workforce learning company that connects organizations with career-relevant education, has partnered with UMass Global, a nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts system and a national leader in adult education, to expand access to career-relevant learning for working professionals.

Through this partnership, a suite of professional certificates from UMass Global is now available on the SkillsWave platform. The programs offer practical learning pathways in leadership, communication, and human resources, ranging from foundational to advanced levels. From leadership development and coaching to business writing and HR fundamentals, each course is tailored to meet the evolving needs of today’s workforce.

Each certificate reflects UMass Global’s commitment to flexible, career-relevant learning designed to fit into the busy lives of adult learners. Taught by experienced faculty and grounded in real-world application, these courses empower professionals to apply new skills immediately on the job.

“UMass Global has built a strong reputation for meeting the needs of adult learners—many of whom are balancing full-time jobs, family responsibilities, and personal goals,” said Sasha Thackaberry, President of SkillsWave. “Their leadership and workforce readiness programs are a perfect fit for our platform, and we’re excited to expand their reach to our corporate partners.”

With shared values around access, flexibility, and student support UMass Global and SkillsWave are well-aligned in their mission. By integrating these certificate programs into the SkillsWave catalog, employers can now offer employees targeted learning paths that foster growth, boost engagement, and support long-term retention.

“We’re excited to partner with SkillsWave and deliver our programs to working professionals who are looking to make a greater impact at work,” said Reagan Forlenzo, Director of Corporate Training, Business & Technology Programs. “Our goal has always been to provide affordable, flexible programs that help adult learners thrive—both personally and professionally.”