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Considering a workforce education partnership with UMass Global? This resource center offers valuable insights to help you make an informed decision. Browse FAQs, watch recorded webinars, explore upcoming events, and review case studies from real employers who’ve invested in their teams. You’ll also find articles on employee training, tuition benefits, and how to build a cost-effective education strategy that supports recruitment, retention, and growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We understand that every organization is unique. We can adjust our professional development courses and training options to suit what works best for your people.

 Partnering with UMass Global is completely free and comes with a range of valuable perks for your organization and your employees. Here’s what you can expect:

Scholarships & Tuition Savings

  • All employees, members, their spouses, and dependents are eligible for a 10%–20% tuition reduction on credit-bearing programs.
  • We make it easy to share this benefit with your team by providing ready-to-use communications and resources, such as:
    • A custom partner landing page
    • Slides, posters, flyers, email templates, and social media content
    • Virtual info sessions, video content, office hours, and even support for benefits fairs
    • Regular updates through the UMass Global education newsletter

Professional Development

  • Access to public webinars on today’s most relevant topics in the industries of Business, PreK-12 Education, and Behavioral Health.
  • Two custom professional development training webinars per year are included at no cost (a $900 value each).

Recruitment & Awareness

  • Connect with our student and alumni community through Handshake for recruitment opportunities.
  • Share your organization’s news or opportunities in the UMass Global Alumni Newsletter.

Our class formats are intentionally designed to fit the lives of working adults, ensuring that participation enhances—rather than impedes—their contributions at work. Here’s how we make this possible: 

  • Flexible, Asynchronous Online Learning: Employees can access course materials and complete assignments on their own schedule, allowing them to balance work, family, and school commitments. We offer both self-paced and instructor-led options, so learners can choose the modality that best fits their needs.
  • Curriculum Built for Immediate Application: Much of our coursework is structured around real-world scenarios, encouraging students to draw from their current job experiences and apply new knowledge directly to their roles. This means your organization benefits right away as employees implement what they learn, driving productivity and innovation.
  • Positive Impact on Your Business: By investing in your employees’ education, you’ll see immediate returns as they bring fresh skills and perspectives to their work. This not only improves performance but also boosts morale and loyalty, helping you build a stronger, more skilled workforce over time.

Each academic session at UMass Global lasts six weeks, giving your employees the ability to adjust their course load as their work and personal schedules require.

Session Structure:

  • There are six sessions per year, each running for eight weeks.
  • Employees can start, pause, or resume their studies at the beginning of any session.

Course Load Options:

  • Part-time: 1 class per session (typically 3 credits).
  • Full-time: 2 or more classes per session.

Flexibility to Pause:

  • If your employee needs to focus on a major project or experiences a busy period at work, they can take a session off with no penalty. This allows them to step away for six weeks and return when ready, without impacting their academic standing.

Advisor Support:

  • Academic advisors are available to help students plan their course load, make adjustments as needed, and ensure their schedule aligns with both professional and personal commitments.

This session-based approach allows your employees to tailor their education to meet changing work demands, ensuring they can continue their studies without unnecessary stress or disruption.

Our class formats are intentionally designed to fit the lives of working adults, ensuring that participation enhances—rather than impedes—their contributions at work. Here’s how we make this possible:

  • Flexible, Asynchronous Online Learning: Employees can access course materials and complete assignments on their own schedule, allowing them to balance work, family, and school commitments. We offer both self-paced and instructor-led options, so learners can choose the modality that best fits their needs.
  • Curriculum Built for Immediate Application: Much of our coursework is structured around real-world scenarios, encouraging students to draw from their current job experiences and apply new knowledge directly to their roles. This means your organization benefits right away as employees implement what they learn, driving productivity and innovation.
  • Positive Impact on Your Business: By investing in your employees’ education, you’ll see immediate returns as they bring fresh skills and perspectives to their work. This not only improves performance but also boosts morale and loyalty, helping you build a stronger, more skilled workforce over time.

The total cost of a degree at UMass Global can vary based on a few factors, like the program your employee chooses and how many credits they’re able to transfer in. We have a generous transfer policy—students can bring in up to 90 credits toward a bachelor’s degree, which can really help lower both the time and overall cost to finish.

Cost Per Credit:

  • Tuition is charged per credit, and rates may change from year to year. For the most up-to-date cost per credit, check out the UMass Global tuition page. This way, you’ll always have the latest info.

Total Program Cost:
The overall price depends on:

  • The number of credits needed for the program
  • How many credits your employee transfers in (up to 90 for bachelor’s degrees)
  • Any additional fees or course-specific costs

Since everyone’s situation is a little different, the best way to get a clear estimate is to look at the current tuition rates and see how many credits your employee might be able to transfer. Our admissions and advising teams are happy to help you and your employees figure out the options and put together a personalized cost estimate.

UMass Global offers a range of benefits and resources to support veterans and military-connected students as they pursue their education. Here’s how we help:

  • Supportive Staff with Military Experience: Our enrollment coaches, academic advisors, certification team, and one-stop experts—many with military backgrounds—are available to guide veterans through admissions, benefit paperwork, and academic planning.
  • Military Education Benefits: UMass Global is approved to process a wide range of military education benefits, including the GI Bill®, Yellow Ribbon Program, and other federal and state programs. This makes it easier for veterans to use their earned benefits toward tuition and fees.
  • Credit for Military Training: Veterans can receive academic credit for eligible military training and experience, helping them progress toward their degree more quickly.
  • Veteran Resource Center: The Veteran Resource Center provides a comprehensive support network, including help with career development, skill translation, and employment resources tailored to military members, veterans, and their families.
  • Troops to Teachers and Spouse/Dependent Programs: UMass Global participates in programs like Troops to Teachers, MyCAA, and Survivors’ and Dependents Education Assistance (Chapter 35), supporting career transitions and educational opportunities for veterans and their families.

Yes, University of Massachusetts Global is accredited. Accreditation is a key indicator of academic quality and integrity, and we take it seriously. We hold both institutional and program-specific accreditation, which means our programs meet rigorous standards set by recognized accrediting bodies. Here is a list of our key accreditations and what each covers:

  • WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
    This is our institutional accreditation body, which accredits the entire university. It ensures that UMass Global meets high standards for academic quality and institutional integrity across all programs.
  • California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
    This accreditation covers our teacher training and service credential programs, authorizing us to prepare educators for California’s K-12 schools.
  • Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
    This accredits our School of Education’s teacher preparation programs, ensuring they meet rigorous standards for educator quality and effectiveness.
  • Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
    This accredits our Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Master of Social Work programs, ensuring they meet professional standards for social work education.

Workforce Development Case Studies

Upcoming and On-Demand Webinars

Emotional Intelligence: A Guide for Thriving in the Workplace
Wed, Aug 26, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Individuals high in emotional intelligence (EI) hold more favorable opinions of their workplace, exhibit better decision-making, and adapt better to change. This contributes to better performing organizations with higher levels of employee engagement and job satisfaction. In this webinar, participants will identify the core components of EI and learn strategies to increase their emotional intelligence. Learn why individuals with EI deliver stronger results and how a lack of EI can be detrimental in a diverse workforce.

The Power of Accountability: The Key to Organizational Success
Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
At all levels within the organization, accountability is a crucial component to building employee engagement and achieving organizational success. In this webinar, participants will learn the strategies to become an accountable leader and how to encourage employees to embrace accountability. 

The Connection Advantage: Building Social Capital for Stronger Teams
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Strong workplace relationships drive collaboration, trust, and long-term success. In today’s increasingly digital world, building meaningful connections and fostering a sense of belonging have become essential leadership skills. In this webinar, we will explore the power of social capital and why connection-centered leadership is one of the most critical competencies for modern organizations and professionals. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can apply immediately to strengthen relationships, build trust, and create more connected, engaged teams. 

The Foundation for Developing a Successful Team
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
A strong team increases productivity, effectiveness, and employee satisfaction while contributing to the overall success of an organization. This doesn’t happen by chance. In this webinar, participants will explore the foundational steps to develop and manage a strong team. Learn the stages of team development and gain strategies on how to successfully move through them.

The Power of Mindset: Strategies for Building Resilience
Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Empowering progress starts with the right mindset. By prioritizing mental health, you can build resilience to navigate challenges, maintain balance, and continue moving forward in your career and personal life. A healthy outlook can help transform obstacles into opportunities for growth. In this webinar, we will explore practical strategies to strengthen resilience and cultivate a positive mindset. Discover how small shifts in perspective, along with supportive practices, can help you create balance and sustain meaningful progress on your professional journey.

View Recordings

Starting Strong: Classroom Management Strategies for a Focused, Connected, and Productive School Year
Tue, Aug 25, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
A successful school year begins with the environment educators create before challenges arise. From routines and expectations to relationships and classroom culture, classroom ecology plays a critical role in student behavior and engagement. In this webinar, participants will learn practical strategies to reduce disruptions, strengthen student relationships, and build supportive classroom communities from day one. Designed for both general and special education settings, attendees will leave with tools to foster connection, increase engagement, and lead with confidence and consistency. 

The Science of Reading Across K-12: Strategies for Addressing Reading Gaps and Increasing Reading Proficiency
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
The Science of Reading is based on the Simple View of Reading model which states that reading comprehension (RC) is the product of decoding (D) and language comprehension (LC), or RC = D x LC. In this webinar, participants will explore how reading develops across kindergarten through grade 12, including how word recognition and language comprehension work together to support skilled reading. Participants will examine how instruction changes as texts become more complex and learn practical strategies to address reading gaps using the science of teaching reading. The session will also connect foundational skills such as oral language, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, and decoding with vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and content area literacy in later grades. 

Reset and Refocus: Managing Classroom Disruptions with Clarity, Composure, and Consistency
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
By this point in the school year, many educators know which routines are working and where additional support is needed. In this webinar, participants will learn practical strategies to address classroom challenges early, reduce disruptions, re-establish expectations, and strengthen accountability without escalating conflict. Designed for both general and special education settings, attendees will leave with tools to foster positive classroom cultures and regain instructional momentum with confidence and consistency. 

Using AI to Support Language and Literacy Learning Across Classrooms
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
As educators face increasing demands on their time, AI offers new opportunities to streamline routine tasks while enhancing teaching and learning. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how educators support language development, literacy, and student engagement across learning environments. Whether you teach English Language Arts (ELA), English Language Development (ELD), dual-language immersion programs, world languages, or other language-learning courses, AI tools offer new opportunities to enhance instruction and personalize learning.

View Recordings

Effective Case Management: Principles, Practice, and Person-Centered Care
Thu, Aug 27, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
In this webinar, behavioral health professionals will gain a practice-ready overview of essential case management functions. Explore person-centered assessment and service planning, ethical responsibilities including confidentiality and mandated reporting, and strategies for effective multidisciplinary collaboration in behavioral health settings. Whether you are new to case management or looking to strengthen your existing skills, this session will provide you a clear understanding of the core functions and ethical foundations of case management to improve your practice.

Disability Awareness: Strategies for Promoting Inclusion, Accessibility, and Respect in Behavioral Health Settings
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Disability is a natural part of the human experience, yet misconceptions, stigma, and systemic barriers continue to limit opportunities for millions of individuals. In this webinar, participants will examine the foundations of disability awareness through a strengths-based, person-centered, and culturally responsive framework. Explore the diversity of disabilities, examine the impact of ableism and implicit bias, and learn respectful communication and disability etiquette. Walk away with practical strategies for creating more inclusive and accessible environments.

Who’s Influencing the Therapist? Ethics of Clinical Judgment in the Age of Algorithms
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Mental health professionals are increasingly exposed to AI tools, social media, and other digital content that can shape how clinical decisions are made. While these influences are often subtle, they can affect case conceptualization, diagnostic thinking, and treatment focus in ways that are not always immediately recognized. In this webinar, participants will examine how AI-assisted tools, repeated content exposure, and client use of online mental health information can influence clinical judgment. Through case-based discussion, attendees will identify where shifts in thinking can occur and consider the potential clinical and ethical risks associated with these influences. This session will explore how clinical reasoning is shaped in real-world practice. By the end of the webinar, participants will be better able to recognize external influences on their thinking and clearly account for how clinical decisions are made.

Infant Mental Health: Building Strong Foundations in the First Three Years
Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
The first 3 years of life represent the most rapid period of brain development and lay the foundation for lifelong emotional health, learning, relationships, and resilience. In this webinar, behavioral health professionals will explore the core principles of Infant Mental Health (IMH). Learn how early relationships shape development, examine the impact of trauma and toxic stress, identify protective factors that promote resilience, and learn practical strategies to strengthen caregiver-child relationships. This webinar emphasizes a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and relationship-based approach that participants can immediately apply in practice.

Earn 1 CE Credit from the BBS for each webinar at no cost.

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Career Pathway: Social Work
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Are you passionate about helping individuals, families, and communities create meaningful change? Join us for an engaging webinar that explores the many career pathways available in the field of social work. Whether you're considering a career in social work, preparing to enter the profession, or looking to advance your career, this session will provide valuable insights into the diverse opportunities available across healthcare, mental health, schools, child welfare, nonprofit organizations, military, and community-based settings.

Participants will gain an understanding of the education, licensure, and professional experiences that can lead to a rewarding career in social work. The webinar will also highlight emerging career opportunities, essential skills for success, and ways to make a lasting impact through service and advocacy.

View Recordings

Emotional Intelligence: A Guide for Thriving in the Workplace
Wed, Aug 26, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Individuals high in emotional intelligence (EI) hold more favorable opinions of their workplace, exhibit better decision-making, and adapt better to change. This contributes to better performing organizations with higher levels of employee engagement and job satisfaction. In this webinar, participants will identify the core components of EI and learn strategies to increase their emotional intelligence. Learn why individuals with EI deliver stronger results and how a lack of EI can be detrimental in a diverse workforce.

The Power of Accountability: The Key to Organizational Success
Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
At all levels within the organization, accountability is a crucial component to building employee engagement and achieving organizational success. In this webinar, participants will learn the strategies to become an accountable leader and how to encourage employees to embrace accountability. 

The Connection Advantage: Building Social Capital for Stronger Teams
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Strong workplace relationships drive collaboration, trust, and long-term success. In today’s increasingly digital world, building meaningful connections and fostering a sense of belonging have become essential leadership skills. In this webinar, we will explore the power of social capital and why connection-centered leadership is one of the most critical competencies for modern organizations and professionals. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can apply immediately to strengthen relationships, build trust, and create more connected, engaged teams. 

The Foundation for Developing a Successful Team
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
A strong team increases productivity, effectiveness, and employee satisfaction while contributing to the overall success of an organization. This doesn’t happen by chance. In this webinar, participants will explore the foundational steps to develop and manage a strong team. Learn the stages of team development and gain strategies on how to successfully move through them.

The Power of Mindset: Strategies for Building Resilience
Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Empowering progress starts with the right mindset. By prioritizing mental health, you can build resilience to navigate challenges, maintain balance, and continue moving forward in your career and personal life. A healthy outlook can help transform obstacles into opportunities for growth. In this webinar, we will explore practical strategies to strengthen resilience and cultivate a positive mindset. Discover how small shifts in perspective, along with supportive practices, can help you create balance and sustain meaningful progress on your professional journey.

View Recordings

Starting Strong: Classroom Management Strategies for a Focused, Connected, and Productive School Year
Tue, Aug 25, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
A successful school year begins with the environment educators create before challenges arise. From routines and expectations to relationships and classroom culture, classroom ecology plays a critical role in student behavior and engagement. In this webinar, participants will learn practical strategies to reduce disruptions, strengthen student relationships, and build supportive classroom communities from day one. Designed for both general and special education settings, attendees will leave with tools to foster connection, increase engagement, and lead with confidence and consistency. 

The Science of Reading Across K-12: Strategies for Addressing Reading Gaps and Increasing Reading Proficiency
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
The Science of Reading is based on the Simple View of Reading model which states that reading comprehension (RC) is the product of decoding (D) and language comprehension (LC), or RC = D x LC. In this webinar, participants will explore how reading develops across kindergarten through grade 12, including how word recognition and language comprehension work together to support skilled reading. Participants will examine how instruction changes as texts become more complex and learn practical strategies to address reading gaps using the science of teaching reading. The session will also connect foundational skills such as oral language, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, and decoding with vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and content area literacy in later grades. 

Reset and Refocus: Managing Classroom Disruptions with Clarity, Composure, and Consistency
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
By this point in the school year, many educators know which routines are working and where additional support is needed. In this webinar, participants will learn practical strategies to address classroom challenges early, reduce disruptions, re-establish expectations, and strengthen accountability without escalating conflict. Designed for both general and special education settings, attendees will leave with tools to foster positive classroom cultures and regain instructional momentum with confidence and consistency. 

Using AI to Support Language and Literacy Learning Across Classrooms
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
As educators face increasing demands on their time, AI offers new opportunities to streamline routine tasks while enhancing teaching and learning. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how educators support language development, literacy, and student engagement across learning environments. Whether you teach English Language Arts (ELA), English Language Development (ELD), dual-language immersion programs, world languages, or other language-learning courses, AI tools offer new opportunities to enhance instruction and personalize learning.

View Recordings

Effective Case Management: Principles, Practice, and Person-Centered Care
Thu, Aug 27, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
In this webinar, behavioral health professionals will gain a practice-ready overview of essential case management functions. Explore person-centered assessment and service planning, ethical responsibilities including confidentiality and mandated reporting, and strategies for effective multidisciplinary collaboration in behavioral health settings. Whether you are new to case management or looking to strengthen your existing skills, this session will provide you a clear understanding of the core functions and ethical foundations of case management to improve your practice.

Disability Awareness: Strategies for Promoting Inclusion, Accessibility, and Respect in Behavioral Health Settings
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Disability is a natural part of the human experience, yet misconceptions, stigma, and systemic barriers continue to limit opportunities for millions of individuals. In this webinar, participants will examine the foundations of disability awareness through a strengths-based, person-centered, and culturally responsive framework. Explore the diversity of disabilities, examine the impact of ableism and implicit bias, and learn respectful communication and disability etiquette. Walk away with practical strategies for creating more inclusive and accessible environments.

Who’s Influencing the Therapist? Ethics of Clinical Judgment in the Age of Algorithms
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Mental health professionals are increasingly exposed to AI tools, social media, and other digital content that can shape how clinical decisions are made. While these influences are often subtle, they can affect case conceptualization, diagnostic thinking, and treatment focus in ways that are not always immediately recognized. In this webinar, participants will examine how AI-assisted tools, repeated content exposure, and client use of online mental health information can influence clinical judgment. Through case-based discussion, attendees will identify where shifts in thinking can occur and consider the potential clinical and ethical risks associated with these influences. This session will explore how clinical reasoning is shaped in real-world practice. By the end of the webinar, participants will be better able to recognize external influences on their thinking and clearly account for how clinical decisions are made.

Infant Mental Health: Building Strong Foundations in the First Three Years
Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
The first 3 years of life represent the most rapid period of brain development and lay the foundation for lifelong emotional health, learning, relationships, and resilience. In this webinar, behavioral health professionals will explore the core principles of Infant Mental Health (IMH). Learn how early relationships shape development, examine the impact of trauma and toxic stress, identify protective factors that promote resilience, and learn practical strategies to strengthen caregiver-child relationships. This webinar emphasizes a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and relationship-based approach that participants can immediately apply in practice.

Earn 1 CE Credit from the BBS for each webinar at no cost.

View Recordings

Career Pathway: Social Work
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Are you passionate about helping individuals, families, and communities create meaningful change? Join us for an engaging webinar that explores the many career pathways available in the field of social work. Whether you're considering a career in social work, preparing to enter the profession, or looking to advance your career, this session will provide valuable insights into the diverse opportunities available across healthcare, mental health, schools, child welfare, nonprofit organizations, military, and community-based settings.

Participants will gain an understanding of the education, licensure, and professional experiences that can lead to a rewarding career in social work. The webinar will also highlight emerging career opportunities, essential skills for success, and ways to make a lasting impact through service and advocacy.

View Recordings

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