Learning & Development Programs

Organizational and Human Development (OHD) offers a wide range of courses for the University community. We offer personal and professional development for employees on a variety of topics ranging from leadership and emotional intelligence to exploring values and collaboration. Please visit our calendar of workshops menu for a list of our offerings. 

OHD is committed to employee learning, excellence, and development. Our workshops and services support employees to explore their potential and enhance their long-term performance at the University of Waterloo.

Explore your learning and development opportunities and register today. * New employees to the University of Waterloo are encouraged to take the Core Development workshops within their first eighteen months as part of their onboarding experience.

Please review the Calendar of Workshops for current and upcoming offerings.  
 

Know Before You Go

• Courses are free to all staff of the University of Waterloo (regular full and part-time staff as well as temporary staff). Everything you need will be provided to you.
• Currently, all workshops, unless noted, will be online and hosted in Microsoft Teams. An invite will be sent to you by the workshop facilitator(s). If you have questions, please contact ohd@uwaterloo.ca.
• OHD is waiving all attendance fees while workshops are being hosted remotely.
• Please be on time for the workshops. Late attendees may not be permitted at the discretion of the workshop facilitator. 
• Space is a limitation, though, as our class sizes are limited. Due to the limited course availability, it is highly recommended that you register early.

Please review our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

For information on how to register, please review the quick course registration guide. 
 

Cancellation

Need to cancel? Simply log into Portal and update your registration accordingly. A new confirmation e-mail will be sent to you.*

* Prior to cancellation, please read our cancellation policies.

A Note about Scents & Allergies

Please note that other attendees or your facilitator could be sensitive to scents or have allergies to specific food items. As such, please do not wear perfume, cologne, or heavy-scented products while attending workshops or events.

Also, please inquire before bringing certain food items or opening a food container in a workshop. 

E-mail Updates

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