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Professional development

Professional development training and events
Explore professional development training opportunities and events that can be accessed by all employees.
YUFE open development programmes
Find out more about training and networking opportunities offered by our YUFE partners.
Start an apprenticeship
Everything you need to know about applying for an Employee Apprenticeship.
Employee fee waiver
Find out about eligibility and how to apply for an Employee Tuition Fee Waiver.
Coaching through change
Information about our institutional workplace coaching service.
Mentoring
An overview of internal and external mentoring opportunities for employees.

Related pages and resources

Mentoring for B.A.M.E. employees

Effective mentoring can empower and inspire all members of our University community to fulfil their potential.

Coaching

Coaching is an opportunity for you to have some confidential space and time when you can reflect on and get even better at your job.

Data protection and information assurance training

Training for all staff across all aspects of records management, Data Protection, Freedom of Information and the Environmental Information Regulations.

Digital skills

From accessing your emails to using Moodle creatively, we have resources to help you improve and enhance your digital skills.

Leadership programmes

We have collaborated with various external providers to offer a range of external events to support individuals from different backgrounds, genders and sexual orientation with developing their leadership skills and practice.

LinkedIn Learning video training courses

LinkedIn Learning - previously known as Lynda.com - is a leading provider of online video training with thousands of high quality courses covering a range of topics.

Mentoring

Mentoring for staff at Essex is an opportunity for you to engage in a series of development conversations with colleagues both locally and wider within the University.

On demand training

A selection of face-to-face sessions that can be delivered to teams or professional groups at a time that is best suited to them.

People management development

Guidance for new and existing line managers.

Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice (PG CHEP)

The PG CHEP is a qualification for staff involved in teaching who wish to develop their knowledge, skills and expertise in academic practice.

Professional development training and resources

Find out more about professional development training and resources for all employees, as well as role-based training for Professional Services roles.

YUFE Staff Development Programme

The YUFE Staff Development Programme includes teaching activities for academic staff, and other activities such as job shadowing, professional development and specific competence-building training, to complement individual staff development needs at all career levels.

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