Growth and Professional Development
Developing and retaining top talent is vital to the success of the university's mission and robust professional development opportunities are instrumental in cultivating a stronger team. There are subtle, yet significant differences between training and professional development. Visit B&F Skills Training and Onboarding to review the annual training requirements and skills training specific to policies, procedures or systems.
Unlike training, professional development is a longer-term ongoing process that enables improvement in existing skills to help individuals grow personally and professionally, enabling them to contribute to their existing roles and prepare for future opportunities.
The Office of Human Resources collaborates with faculty and staff to further the Ohio State learning culture through growth and professional development opportunities.
LinkedIn Learning
Ohio State faculty, staff and students have free access to LinkedIn Learning, provided by the Office of Human Resources, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and the University Staff Advisory Committee. You get 24/7 unlimited access to learn at your own pace in courses that are relevant to your current role or also many other passions. There are 30-70 new courses added weekly, which gives you the ability to grow and develop in the areas you care about both at and outside of work.
Management Advancement for Public Service
Gain practical management and leadership skills by attending Management Advancement for the Public Service (MAPS) offered by the John Glenn College of Public Affairs. B&F covers the cost for the one-day course designed for public and nonprofit professionals at all career levels. View the upcoming schedule of courses.
OSU Leadership Center
Led by CFAES, the OSU Leadership Center develops research-based programs to build and strengthen leadership capacities. From front-line employees to managers and executive leadership, the center's workshops address real problems that face individuals, organizations and companies.
Staff and Manager Development Grants
Human Resources in partnership with the University Staff Advisory Committee (USAC) offer Staff and Manager Career Development Grants to advance the university’s mission of creating and discovering knowledge to improve our communities. Applications for fiscal year 2025 are anticipated to open in May 2024 with awarded funds available for use during fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).
Leader and Manager Coaching
A professional coach can help you become more self-aware, work through problems that may be holding you back, and expand your leadership capacity for larger roles. Ohio State, through the Human Resources Coaching Services Program, offers several options for external coaching. Your role, needs, and funding determine which type of engagement is right for you.
Contact
HR Connection
Compass: https://compass.osu.edu/