Professional Education
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Collat School of Business offers Professional Education designed to strengthen Alabama’s workforce and help professionals like you build in-demand skills that make a measurable difference. Our flexible courses and custom programs give you practical tools you can use right away — whether you’re advancing your career, changing fields, reentering the workforce, or training your organization. Collat Professional Education exists to meet you where you are and make it possible to reach what’s next.
What is Professional Education?
Collat Professional Education includes face-to-face and online courses, certificates, workshops, leadership programs, and customized training that enhance your knowledge across today’s most relevant topics. Each offering provides real-world takeaways you can apply in your current position or as you plan your next step.
At UAB Collat, Professional Education means:
- Practical, career-relevant programs taught by industry experts and experienced faculty
- Flexible learning formats for busy professionals
- Short, focused courses that make continuing education manageable
- Training designed to support real workplace needs and responsibilities
Why Choose Collat Professional Education
It’s never too late to pursue your personal and professional goals. It just takes finding the right partner to help you get there. Every learner — and every organization — deserves continuing education opportunities that are accessible, relevant, and built for real-world impact.
As your partner in this, Collat Professional Education offers:
- Access to a nationally recognized research university and AACSB-accredited business school
- Programs created with industry experts to ensure immediate workplace relevance
- Flexible learning formats, including online courses, in-person workshops, Saturday classes, and more
- A supportive, professional environment for motivated adult learners
- Courses aligned to high-demand fields across Alabama and beyond
Explore Our Professional Education Programs
From individual courses to custom programs and leadership development opportunities, Collat Professional Education offers multiple learning options that fit your goals, schedule, and experience.
Career Advancement Courses
Build new competencies, sharpen your expertise, and stay competitive in the workplace. Our year-round professional education courses support development in areas like artificial intelligence, management, and communication, and they are open to both individuals and groups. Explore available courses to learn more about cost and how to enroll.
Custom Programs for Organizations
UAB partners with businesses and organizations to design custom training programs that address real workplace challenges. Our team works closely with you and tailors each learning experience to your business goals, team, and industry.
Leadership Consortiums
Created for leaders at all levels, our Leadership Consortiums offer a cohort-based approach to leadership development. Individuals or groups can enroll to strengthen decision-making, communication, conflict resolution, and other core leadership skills.
Faculty
Collat Professional Education faculty combine professional expertise with teaching experience and scholarship to provide an impactful and effective learning experience.
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