UMass Global offers dozens of webinars for business, education, behavioral health, and career exploration. You’ll also find 30-minute information sessions detailing various programs such as teaching authorizations and credentials.
UMass Global’s School of Extended Education partners with industry experts to offer live webinars featuring innovative ideas and practical solutions for today’s working professionals. You can also explore careers and use information sessions to gather information about programs you may be interested in registering for. Stay in the loop—sign up for our webinar newsletter to receive updates on upcoming events!
Level Up Your Influence: Four Essential Skills for Leading Anyone to Success
TUE, SEP 16, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Are you frustrated by low engagement, performance challenges, or retention struggles? You’re not alone. Today’s organizations face complex “people problems” that can drain your energy and stall your progress. But what if you could turn those challenges into opportunities for growth and influence? In this webinar, Elise Boggs Morales, author of the newly released book Lead Anyone, will share four core skills every leader should have in their toolkit to level up their influence and achieve results. Walk away with actionable strategies you can implement in just 15 minutes to create meaningful shifts in your team’s performance and commitment.
Starting Strong: Onboarding Strategies To Drive Retention and Productivity
THU, OCT 16, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
In a competitive hiring market, onboarding is more than a formality, it’s a chance to set employees up for long-term success. Whether you’ve just hired someone new or are supporting a current employee in a new role, a structured process can accelerate productivity, strengthen relationships, and improve retention. In this webinar, participants will learn how to set new hires up for success from day one. Discover practical strategies to guide employees through their first 90 days and beyond, help managers build confidence, accelerate productivity, build strong team relationships and lasting results.
The 5 R’s of Feedback: Turning Difficult Conversations into Opportunities
WED, NOV 12, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Do you find giving or receiving feedback challenging, especially when the message is hard to hear? In this webinar, participants will learn strategies for delivering employee feedback in a constructive, respectful way, even when the conversation feels uncomfortable. Participants will explore practical approaches for offering feedback without defensiveness or negativity, along with techniques to receive feedback with openness and resilience. Learn how to apply a coaching model to transform potentially tense exchanges into opportunities for growth, reducing fear, easing tension, and fostering workplace connection.
Evidence-Based Strategies for Supporting Students with ADHD
Thu, Sep 18, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neuro-developmental disorders, affecting about 11% of school aged children. While having ADHD can lead to academic, social, and behavioral challenges, often due to distractibility, it also comes with unique strengths that can enrich the classroom environment. In this webinar, participants will learn practical, evidence-based strategies for refocusing students with ADHD, to help them thrive academically.
Classroom Management: Responding to Challenges with Clarity, Composure, and Consistency
Tue, Oct 14, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
By October, the honeymoon phase of the school year has often ended. Expectations are being tested, routines may be breaking down, and student behavior can become more challenging. In this webinar, educators will learn tools for regaining momentum, reestablishing clear expectations, and navigating classroom disruptions with poise. Participants will explore high-leverage strategies for preventing misbehavior through intentional structure and, when challenges do arise, for responding swiftly and professionally without sacrificing instructional time or student dignity. This webinar is ideal for any educator seeking to strengthen classroom management through clarity, composure, and restorative teaching practices—especially when things start to feel overwhelming.
Ethical Crossroads in Mental Health: Navigating Personal, Technological, and End-of-Life Challenges
Wed, Oct 15, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Mental health professionals frequently encounter complex ethical dilemmas that challenge their decision-making and clinical judgment. In this webinar, participants will explore how personal crises can impact professional effectiveness, the ethical implications of AI-assisted mental health care, and the clinician’s role in physician-assisted dying cases. Through discussion and case examples, attendees will learn strategies to navigate these difficult situations while maintaining ethical integrity. This session will provide practical guidance on balancing professional responsibilities, legal considerations, and evolving ethical standards. By the end of the webinar, participants will be better equipped to manage these challenges and minimize potential risks in their practice. *Law and Ethics training is required for license renewal by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Participants will be awarded 1 CE credit for attending this webinar, which may be applied toward the continuing education requirements for behavioral health professionals licensed by the BBS in California.
Earn 1 CE Credit from the BBS for each webinar at no cost.
Career Pathway: Public Relations Managers
Mon, Sep 29, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Are you interested in shaping public perception, building strong brand reputations, and leading effective communication strategies? Join us for an engaging webinar that will walk you through the career pathway to becoming a Public Relations Manager. In this session, participants will gain insight into what it takes to thrive in the fast-paced world of PR, explore the daily responsibilities of PR managers, and discover the wide range of career opportunities within corporate, nonprofit, and agency settings. We’ll also provide practical guidance and answer your questions to help you confidently take the next steps in your professional journey.
Level Up Your Influence: Four Essential Skills for Leading Anyone to Success
TUE, SEP 16, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Are you frustrated by low engagement, performance challenges, or retention struggles? You’re not alone. Today’s organizations face complex “people problems” that can drain your energy and stall your progress. But what if you could turn those challenges into opportunities for growth and influence? In this webinar, Elise Boggs Morales, author of the newly released book Lead Anyone, will share four core skills every leader should have in their toolkit to level up their influence and achieve results. Walk away with actionable strategies you can implement in just 15 minutes to create meaningful shifts in your team’s performance and commitment.
Starting Strong: Onboarding Strategies To Drive Retention and Productivity
THU, OCT 16, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
In a competitive hiring market, onboarding is more than a formality, it’s a chance to set employees up for long-term success. Whether you’ve just hired someone new or are supporting a current employee in a new role, a structured process can accelerate productivity, strengthen relationships, and improve retention. In this webinar, participants will learn how to set new hires up for success from day one. Discover practical strategies to guide employees through their first 90 days and beyond, help managers build confidence, accelerate productivity, build strong team relationships and lasting results.
The 5 R’s of Feedback: Turning Difficult Conversations into Opportunities
WED, NOV 12, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Do you find giving or receiving feedback challenging, especially when the message is hard to hear? In this webinar, participants will learn strategies for delivering employee feedback in a constructive, respectful way, even when the conversation feels uncomfortable. Participants will explore practical approaches for offering feedback without defensiveness or negativity, along with techniques to receive feedback with openness and resilience. Learn how to apply a coaching model to transform potentially tense exchanges into opportunities for growth, reducing fear, easing tension, and fostering workplace connection.
Evidence-Based Strategies for Supporting Students with ADHD
Thu, Sep 18, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neuro-developmental disorders, affecting about 11% of school aged children. While having ADHD can lead to academic, social, and behavioral challenges, often due to distractibility, it also comes with unique strengths that can enrich the classroom environment. In this webinar, participants will learn practical, evidence-based strategies for refocusing students with ADHD, to help them thrive academically.
Classroom Management: Responding to Challenges with Clarity, Composure, and Consistency
Tue, Oct 14, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
By October, the honeymoon phase of the school year has often ended. Expectations are being tested, routines may be breaking down, and student behavior can become more challenging. In this webinar, educators will learn tools for regaining momentum, reestablishing clear expectations, and navigating classroom disruptions with poise. Participants will explore high-leverage strategies for preventing misbehavior through intentional structure and, when challenges do arise, for responding swiftly and professionally without sacrificing instructional time or student dignity. This webinar is ideal for any educator seeking to strengthen classroom management through clarity, composure, and restorative teaching practices—especially when things start to feel overwhelming.
Ethical Crossroads in Mental Health: Navigating Personal, Technological, and End-of-Life Challenges
Wed, Oct 15, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Mental health professionals frequently encounter complex ethical dilemmas that challenge their decision-making and clinical judgment. In this webinar, participants will explore how personal crises can impact professional effectiveness, the ethical implications of AI-assisted mental health care, and the clinician’s role in physician-assisted dying cases. Through discussion and case examples, attendees will learn strategies to navigate these difficult situations while maintaining ethical integrity. This session will provide practical guidance on balancing professional responsibilities, legal considerations, and evolving ethical standards. By the end of the webinar, participants will be better equipped to manage these challenges and minimize potential risks in their practice. *Law and Ethics training is required for license renewal by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Participants will be awarded 1 CE credit for attending this webinar, which may be applied toward the continuing education requirements for behavioral health professionals licensed by the BBS in California.
Earn 1 CE Credit from the BBS for each webinar at no cost.
Career Pathway: Public Relations Managers
Mon, Sep 29, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Are you interested in shaping public perception, building strong brand reputations, and leading effective communication strategies? Join us for an engaging webinar that will walk you through the career pathway to becoming a Public Relations Manager. In this session, participants will gain insight into what it takes to thrive in the fast-paced world of PR, explore the daily responsibilities of PR managers, and discover the wide range of career opportunities within corporate, nonprofit, and agency settings. We’ll also provide practical guidance and answer your questions to help you confidently take the next steps in your professional journey.
