Professional Development Skills Center
Training Topics
Prebuilt Skills Pathways are designed and curated by our experienced team of learning and design professionals. Launch a training program today offering two or more skill modules (ranging from one to eight hours) with digital badges and certificates of completion.
Prebuilt Skills Pathways include Certification Pathways, to help prepare employees for third-party certification exams, and Recertification Pathways, offering recertification credits for organizations like SHRM® and HRCI®.
If you don’t find the right Skills Pathway for you, we can create Custom Skills Pathways to offer your team training that’s unique to your business goals and needs.
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between a skill module and a Skills Pathway?
Any one of our skills modules can help an employee learn one new skill if they score an 85% or higher on the corresponding assessment. Skill modules can take as little as one hour to complete.
A Skills Pathway can help employees learn a minimum of four skills modules all within the same Training Topic. A single Skills Pathway takes about 30 hours to complete and contains multiple assessments so employees can demonstrate their skill comprehension.
How can I purchase skill modules?
When you’re ready to learn more about skills and how to purchase skill modules, contact our sales team to get started. Learners in Professional Development modules are not considered University of Phoenix “students” and do not receive student benefits.
What is the University of Phoenix Professional Development platform like?
Whether you’re purchasing skill modules or Skills Pathways, our platform is 100% online, self-led, and not eligible for college credit or federal student aid funding. Professional Development is specifically made for busy adults, and employees can learn when and where they want. All content, including any provided materials, tools, worksheets and videos, is in English.
What will my employees receive when they finish?
Employees will receive a Certificate of Completion and a digital badge for each Skills Pathway or skill module they successfully complete with a score of 85% or higher in all applicable assessments.
Where can I learn more about the skills offered?
Ready to learn more? Contact our sales team to get started.
What if I don’t see anything I want?
Our goal is to offer enough skill modules and Skills Pathways to satisfy everyone, but that may take some customization. That’s why we’re happy to work with your organization to create custom training specific to your business. Contact our sales team to get started.
I can’t find what I’m looking for.
No problem. Contact our sales team and we’ll help you determine if University of Phoenix Professional Development is right for your business.
How can I measure training comprehension?
Every skill module includes an assessment so your employees can demonstrate their comprehension of the learning materials. Every Skills Pathways includes multiple skill assessments – at least one for each skill within the Pathway. As a business admin, you can review the outcomes of these assessments and monitor how well your employees are doing within the training. Learn more about our assessments here. here
What kind of reporting do you offer?
As a business admin, you can receive reports on assessment performance, track learner progress, and easily review your active learners at a glance.
How do I see a demo of your training platform?
Easy! Book a demo today.
Is your training self-led or instructor-led?
Our skills and Skills Pathways are self-led and not eligible for college credits.
How often do you update your training content?
We are regularly evaluating our training content to help employees comprehend the learning and keep the materials up to date as the world, technology and industries change.
Can I create customized training content?
We work with you to create a custom training program unique to your business. Contact us today to learn more.
How much do skill modules cost?
Contact us today to learn more about pricing options and plans.
Who can I contact if I need technical support?
Within the License Management system there is an “Email us” button where you can request support.