University of Delaware Professional and Continuing Studies

05/27/2026

What if what you learned in class could make a difference the very next day?

That’s exactly what happened for Andre Johnson.

After enrolling in UD PCS' Project Management Certificate program, Andre didn’t have to wait to see results. The skills he learned one night were already shaping how he approached his work the next morning — helping him bring more structure, clarity and confidence to his role.

“It changed how I approach my work moving forward.”

Read Andre’s story to see how real-world learning can make an immediate impact: https://bit.ly/4nRml2r

Ready to take the next step?
🟡 Save with the Super Early Bird discount by June 17
🟡 Enroll risk-free with a penalty-free refund through July 22
🟡 Attend a virtual information session on July 14 at 7 p.m.

05/20/2026

You don’t need to manage a team to be a leader.

When John Tadler started UD PCS' Dynamic Leadership Certificate, he wasn’t in a management role, but he was already mentoring coworkers, supporting new hires and helping his team succeed.
The program helped him build confidence, strengthen his leadership style and grow in his career.

👉 Read his story: https://www.pcs.udel.edu/dynamic-leadership/

Ready to grow your leadership skills?

⭐ Super Early Bird discount ends June 17
⭐ Penalty-free refund through July 22
⭐ Free info session: July 14 at 7 p.m.

Take the next step — no matter where you are in your career.

05/19/2026

🏫 Is your school or district looking to implement Montessori methods? The University of Delaware’s Montessori Teacher Academy offers customized professional education and support services designed to help your programs thrive. Join our upcoming free information session to see how we can partner with you!

🗓️ Date: May 21
⏰ Time: 6 p.m.
📍 Location: Zoom

🔗 Secure your spot: https://www.pcs.udel.edu/montessori

05/15/2026

Have questions about enrolling in one of these courses through CEHD? The UD PCS ACCESS Center can help you get started with the GCND option.

📞 302-831-8843
📧 [email protected]

The Professional and Continuing Studies ACCESS Center provides academic advisement, registration assistance, information, and student services resources and support for current Continuing Education Non-Degree (CEND) and Graduate College Non-Degree (GCND) students, prospective UD students, and member...

05/13/2026

Think about your favorite boss. What made that person stand out?

Was it how they listened? How they showed up for their team? How they made people feel seen and valued?

Those qualities don’t happen by accident.

According to Kidde Kelly, DBA, an instructor in our Dynamic Leadership Certificate, they start with awareness. In this article, Kelly shares why self-awareness is the foundation of effective leadership — and how it shapes the way leaders connect, communicate and lead with intention.

If you’re thinking about the kind of leader you want to be, this is a great place to begin.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dlj2vh

05/08/2026

AI is reshaping project management, driving a shift toward hybrid methodologies and a stronger focus on delivering value, not just checking off deliverables.

As automation accelerates workflows, one thing is becoming even more essential: the people-first perspective. Emotional intelligence and soft skills are now critical for navigating complex, people-centered environments and keeping stakeholders aligned.

As Ryan Crawford, PMP, instructor for UD PCS’s Project Management Certificate, puts it: “AI brings the ability to fast-track and supercharge foundational PM tools and skills, empowering project managers to focus on value delivery and the ever-important human element of projects.”

Ryan has long emphasized a people-first approach, a philosophy that has been central to the course well before AI entered the conversation.

Ready to build the skills that matter most?

📅 Program starts: September 9
💻 Meet Ryan and learn more at our online info session: July 14 at 7 p.m. RSVP at https://bit.ly/4eAUtgu
💰 Save $800 with our Super Early Bird discount. Register by June 17

The future of project management isn’t just smarter — it’s more human.

Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/3ReCliB

05/06/2026

📣 Good news! The registration deadline for the Autonomous Driving Academy Pre-College Summer Program has been extended to June 15 and the scholarship application deadline is now June 1! ▶Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tW9RZD

This weeklong summer program is led by Weisong Shi, an internationally renowned computer scientist and expert in edge computing, autonomous driving and connected health. Working with researchers from the Connected and Autonomous Research (CAR) Laboratory at UD, participants will learn how engineers design, integrate and test real-world autonomous systems.

04/29/2026

There’s still time to be part of I Heart UD Giving Day. 💙💛
As the day winds down, every gift — no matter the size — fuels scholarship support for the people that make UD PCS programs exceptional.

Help us finish the day strong. ➡️ https://givingday.udel.edu/giving-day/112282/department/119064

04/29/2026

I Heart UD Giving Day is in full swing — and there’s still time to give. ⏰

Thanks to the generosity of our Blue Hen community, today’s support for PCS Scholarships is already making a difference for our students and programs.

Make your gift before the day passes.
➡️https://givingday.udel.edu/giving-day/112282/department/119064