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Launch your career or start a new one with noncredit continuing and professional education programs designed to meet the needs of New Hampshire’s businesses and workforce.  With thousands of programs and topic areas offered in short-term open-enrollment formats, both online and in-person, make your professional development a priority with UNH Professional Development & Training.


Programs

Advance your career with signature workshops and online trainings.

Programs

Conferences

Join fellow professionals for an upcoming conferences!

Conferences

Custom Training

Bring customized workforce training to your business or organization.

Custom Training

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    Fri, Feb 21

    This one-day conference brings together successful women to share their stories of overcoming challenges and celebrating achievements in male-dominated industries, offering inspiration, tips, and guidance for others seeking to advance their own careers.

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    Sat, March 29

    The UNH History Department welcomes history and social studies teachers from across New Hampshire and beyond to join us for a day of professional development. Sessions are geared toward providing new knowledge and materials that you can take directly to the classroom. 

  • The Artisan at Tuscan Village

    Thurs, June 5

    NEW LOCATION! The Core of Modern Leadership: 2025 UNH Leadership & Management Conference at the Artisan at Tuscan Village, Salem, NH. A one-day conference designed to explore the critical dimensions of modern leadership. 

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    Let's Get Tracking

    Learn carbon footprinting skills and contribute to a greener workplace and a more sustainable future.

    Carbon Footprinting Certificate

What PD&T Students Are Saying

Amanda Woods

Although I'm pretty comfortable with my abilities, having the opportunity to learn from experts to keep up with what's new and changing saves me time and provides valuable experience.

-AMANDA WOODS, MARKETING DIRECTOR
WIGGLY BRIDGE DISTILLERY

Taking courses with Professional Development and Training really propelled my career in a new direction. From those first hands-on experiences with InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, the courses took my passion for art and helped transition it over the years into a really satisfying career.

- SANDRA HICKEY, SENIOR PRODUCER OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
UNH EXTENSION
Sandra Hickey

 

Professional Skills Certificate

Are you interested in deepening your skills, developing a competitive resume, or positioning yourself for a career change? A professional skills certificate is a great way to accomplish all of that. UNH Professional Development & Training offers certificates in a range of in-demand content areas.

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Digital Badges

Leverage your professional presence with a digital badge to show off your hard-earned credentials and demonstrates your professional competencies and qualifications at a glance. UNH Professional Development & Training, in partnership with Credly, offers digital badges in many topic areas, several of which are issued with an accompanying certificate.

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