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Leadership Workshops and Business Skills Training

Essential Business Skills to Advance Your Career

Build Talent with Targeted Leadership and Business Skills Workshop

Strengthen your team's potential and elevate individual performance with our leadership workshops and business skills training. Designed for working professionals and teams, these practical, hands-on workshops develop the communication, collaboration, and leadership skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced business environment.

Comprehensive Leadership & Management Programs

For entry- to mid-level professionals

Leadership and Management Program (LAMP)

UC San Diego’s five-month LAMP builds leadership, business fundamentals, and personal development for emerging managers with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Develop practical skills to grow your career with confidence. Returning soon!

For senior-level professionals

Executive Perspective for Scientists and Engineers (EPSE)

EPSE provides an executive view of tech business challenges, strengthening strategic thinking, cross-functional relationships, and communication skills. Learn to develop and implement business plans for science and technology industries. Returning soon!

Upskill your workforce

Corporate Education & Custom Training

Corporate Education and Custom Training helps organizations identify skill gaps and deliver customized training that drives innovation, strengthens performance, and supports lasting growth, while we manage the details.
 

Self-Paced Courses

Explore our self-paced online offerings for a convenient, high-level introduction to our programs, delivering valuable insights and a solid foundation to build on.
This course is taught in Spanish! Lean Six Sigma improves processes by reducing waste and boosting efficiency. This course covers essential concepts, tools, and problem-solving methods used in manufacturing, healthcare, and services so you can identify improvement areas and apply Lean Six Sigma to increase workplace efficiency.

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Standing out is essential in today’s crowded world. This course helps you define and express your personal brand with clarity and confidence. Explore how to communicate your values, strengths, and unique story to set yourself apart in your career. By the end, you’ll have a clear framework to promote your authentic brand.

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Strong communication skills are key to success at work and beyond. This course covers communication models, barriers, and the role of diversity, plus nonverbal cues and active listening. Gain tools to improve your ability to connect, collaborate, and navigate different settings more effectively and with confidence.

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Conflict is natural, but how you respond shapes the outcome. This course teaches you to handle disagreements calmly and constructively. Learn to understand conflict dynamics, apply practical resolution skills, and transform challenges into opportunities for better collaboration, teamwork, and long-term growth.

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Unconscious biases shape decisions and opportunities without our awareness. This course explores how bias influences perceptions, relationships, and workplace systems. Gain practical strategies to reduce bias, build inclusivity, and support fairness while fostering a more equitable and productive environment for everyone.

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This course introduces essential project management principles for anyone looking to plan and deliver projects effectively. Learn foundational tools, scheduling techniques, and leadership skills applicable across industries. Ideal for individuals and organizations wanting to improve project outcomes with confidence.

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Contact Us

Department

Grace Sheehy

Email
unex-leadership@ucsd.edu