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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 fully accredited. Accreditation is a key indicator of academic quality and integrity, and it’s something we take seriously. We hold both regional and program-specific accreditations, 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 regional 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.

Upcoming and On-Demand Webinars

Present Like a Pro: Strategies for Crafting and Delivering Impactful Presentations
TUE, JUL 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Strong presentation skills are a direct reflection of your ability to communicate effectively. A well-delivered presentation not only showcases your expertise but also drives team success, strengthens your reputation, and influences key stakeholders. In this webinar, participants will learn how to elevate their presentation skills by mastering the art of presence and persuasion. Gain tools to project confidence, command attention, and influence your audience. Learn how to structure compelling arguments and deliver them with conviction, ensuring your message resonates and drives action.

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.

View Recordings

Dyslexia Demystified: Tools and Strategies Every Educator Can Use
Thu, Jul 24, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that impacts students’ ability to read, write, spell, pronounce words, and even learn numbers. Despite its prevalence, many educators have not received formal training on how to best support students with dyslexia in their classrooms. In this webinar, we will debunk common myths about dyslexia and help you recognize its key indicators in students. You’ll leave with practical, actionable strategies to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Classroom Management: Strategies for Building an Effective Classroom Ecology and Strengthening Student Connections
Tue, Aug 26, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
A successful school year isn’t just about what you teach, it’s about how you shape the environment in which learning happens. In this webinar, educators will learn how to build classroom ecosystems that promote focus, foster student relationships, and minimize behavior disruptions from day one. Explore proven strategies for designing classroom spaces that balance academic rigor with behavioral clarity and for building strong student-teacher connections that serve as the foundation for every successful lesson. From maximizing the physical layout, to reading your room and leading with calm authority, this webinar offers a fresh start for educators ready to create environments where both teaching and learning thrive.

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.

View Recordings

Enhancing Sleep for Optimal Health: Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Tue, Jul 15, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Quality sleep is vital to mental health, emotional well-being, and daily performance, yet many adults struggle with persistent insomnia. In this webinar, behavioral health professionals will be introduced to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), an evidence-based approach that addresses the thoughts and behaviors disrupting restful sleep. Learn practical strategies to improve sleep quality, reduce reliance on medication, and support long-term wellness for yourself and your clients.

Child Abuse Response: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Identification, Assessment, and Reporting
Wed, Aug 27, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
In this webinar, participants will gain essential knowledge and trauma-informed strategies to identify, assess, and report suspected child abuse in accordance with mandated reporting laws. Explore culturally sensitive approaches to engaging children and families, examine the effects of secondary trauma on professionals, and offer practical tools to foster resilience and well-being in challenging environments.

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

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Career Pathway: Director of Operations
Wed, Jul 23, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for streamlining processes and leading teams? Join us for an engaging and informative webinar focused on the career pathway to becoming a Director of Operations. In this session, you'll gain a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to succeed in this dynamic leadership role that is vital to organizational efficiency and growth. We’ll explore the day-to-day responsibilities of a Director of Operations, the skills and experience needed to thrive in the role, and the various industries that rely on this position. Whether you're just starting out or looking to transition into operations leadership, this session will provide actionable insights to guide your journey.

Career Pathway: School Principal and Administrator
Thu, Aug 21, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
Are you passionate about education, leadership, and making a lasting impact in your school community? Join us for an engaging webinar that will walk you through the journey to becoming a school principal or administrator. In this session, participants will explore what it takes to lead a school effectively, gain insight into the daily responsibilities of educational leaders, and understand the various career opportunities within school administration. We’ll also provide practical guidance and answer your questions to help you confidently take the next steps in your professional journey.

View Recordings

Present Like a Pro: Strategies for Crafting and Delivering Impactful Presentations
TUE, JUL 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Strong presentation skills are a direct reflection of your ability to communicate effectively. A well-delivered presentation not only showcases your expertise but also drives team success, strengthens your reputation, and influences key stakeholders. In this webinar, participants will learn how to elevate their presentation skills by mastering the art of presence and persuasion. Gain tools to project confidence, command attention, and influence your audience. Learn how to structure compelling arguments and deliver them with conviction, ensuring your message resonates and drives action.

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.

View Recordings

Dyslexia Demystified: Tools and Strategies Every Educator Can Use
Thu, Jul 24, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that impacts students’ ability to read, write, spell, pronounce words, and even learn numbers. Despite its prevalence, many educators have not received formal training on how to best support students with dyslexia in their classrooms. In this webinar, we will debunk common myths about dyslexia and help you recognize its key indicators in students. You’ll leave with practical, actionable strategies to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Classroom Management: Strategies for Building an Effective Classroom Ecology and Strengthening Student Connections
Tue, Aug 26, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
A successful school year isn’t just about what you teach, it’s about how you shape the environment in which learning happens. In this webinar, educators will learn how to build classroom ecosystems that promote focus, foster student relationships, and minimize behavior disruptions from day one. Explore proven strategies for designing classroom spaces that balance academic rigor with behavioral clarity and for building strong student-teacher connections that serve as the foundation for every successful lesson. From maximizing the physical layout, to reading your room and leading with calm authority, this webinar offers a fresh start for educators ready to create environments where both teaching and learning thrive.

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.

View Recordings

Enhancing Sleep for Optimal Health: Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Tue, Jul 15, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Quality sleep is vital to mental health, emotional well-being, and daily performance, yet many adults struggle with persistent insomnia. In this webinar, behavioral health professionals will be introduced to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), an evidence-based approach that addresses the thoughts and behaviors disrupting restful sleep. Learn practical strategies to improve sleep quality, reduce reliance on medication, and support long-term wellness for yourself and your clients.

Child Abuse Response: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Identification, Assessment, and Reporting
Wed, Aug 27, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
In this webinar, participants will gain essential knowledge and trauma-informed strategies to identify, assess, and report suspected child abuse in accordance with mandated reporting laws. Explore culturally sensitive approaches to engaging children and families, examine the effects of secondary trauma on professionals, and offer practical tools to foster resilience and well-being in challenging environments.

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

View Recordings

Career Pathway: Director of Operations
Wed, Jul 23, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for streamlining processes and leading teams? Join us for an engaging and informative webinar focused on the career pathway to becoming a Director of Operations. In this session, you'll gain a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to succeed in this dynamic leadership role that is vital to organizational efficiency and growth. We’ll explore the day-to-day responsibilities of a Director of Operations, the skills and experience needed to thrive in the role, and the various industries that rely on this position. Whether you're just starting out or looking to transition into operations leadership, this session will provide actionable insights to guide your journey.

Career Pathway: School Principal and Administrator
Thu, Aug 21, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
Are you passionate about education, leadership, and making a lasting impact in your school community? Join us for an engaging webinar that will walk you through the journey to becoming a school principal or administrator. In this session, participants will explore what it takes to lead a school effectively, gain insight into the daily responsibilities of educational leaders, and understand the various career opportunities within school administration. We’ll also provide practical guidance and answer your questions to help you confidently take the next steps in your professional journey.

View Recordings