UMBC Professional Programs

09/04/2026

(IXL) 🔐 Ready to build your cybersecurity skills?

The Certificate in Cyber Foundations from UMBC IXL can help you develop a foundation in IT, networking and information security through instructor-led online courses.

The certificate includes courses in network fundamentals, CompTIA Network+® and CompTIA Security+®, giving you the opportunity to build practical knowledge while preparing for two industry certification exams.

Open to the public. No UMBC enrollment required.

Explore the Certificate in Cyber Foundations and see if it’s the right next step for you.

🔗 Learn more through the link in our bio or access here:
https://instituteofextendedlearning.umbc.edu/certificate-in-cyber-foundations/

09/03/2026

What could you build with software engineering skills?

09/03/2026

Building your personal brand doesn’t mean you have to be everywhere.

Start with one place that feels natural—whether that’s sharing your ideas, speaking, writing, or joining a conversation in your field. The goal isn’t to become a content machine. It’s to make your expertise easier for people to find.

What’s one way you’re sharing what you know?

Listen to full episode: Podcast Link In Bio!

09/02/2026

AI is everywhere—and honestly, it can be pretty helpful.

But there’s a difference between using AI as a tool and letting it do all the thinking for you.

Before you hit copy and paste, take a second to ask:
💭 Do I understand this?
💭 Do I agree with this?
💭 Could I explain this in my own words?

Your voice, creativity, and perspective are what make your work yours.

Swipe through for a few ways to use AI while keeping your thinking at the center. ➡️

09/01/2026

Could I-O psychology be the right career path for you?

If you’re curious, enjoy working with data and people, and like using evidence to solve workplace challenges, it might be worth exploring.

Dr. Henri Maindidze, Interim Graduate Program Director of UMBC’s I-O Psychology Graduate Program, shares some of the questions to ask yourself when considering the field.

Watch to see if I-O psychology could be a fit for you.

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

Feeling mentally exhausted after hours of scrolling? You might be experiencing digital burnout.

The good news is that small, intentional changes—like setting screen-time boundaries, turning off notifications, and making more time for offline activities—can help you recharge and refocus.

08/20/2026

If you’re already working in GIS, is going back to school for a master’s really worth it?

Meghan Arnold wasn’t necessarily planning on graduate school. But after learning more about UMBC’s Geographic Information Systems master’s program, she began to see how closely the coursework connected to the work she was already doing.
Now, she’s applying what she learns in class directly to her role in local government, building new skills and thinking about what’s next in her GIS career.

In this episode of UMBC Mic’d Up, Meghan talks about why she decided to pursue her master’s, what surprised her about the program, and how she balances graduate school with a full-time career.

Listen to the conversation and hear what going back to school has looked like from someone already working in the field.

Link is in bio.

08/18/2026

Ready to take the next big step in your career?

Join us virtually for UMBC's Graduate Information Session Series from September 12–26! Whether you're aiming to lead in Cybersecurity, Data Science, Engineering, Health IT, or another high-growth field, these sessions are designed to help you reach your professional goals.

This is your opportunity to meet directly with graduate program directors to get inside details on academics, admissions requirements, and career outcomes. You'll learn how UMBC equips you with the in-demand technical, leadership, and management skills top employers look for while building a strong professional network before day one.

🔗 View the full schedule and register today: bit.ly/umbcseries

08/17/2026

The workplace is changing—and so are the skills today’s consultants need.

UMBC’s Organizational Consulting certificate helps professionals build practical skills in client communication, project management, change management, strategic planning, and more.

Learn how you can prepare for the changing world of work.

I-O Psychology link is in Bio!