Strengthen your qualifications to excel in your career.
Professional Edge is an industry-informed collection of short courses designed to help students develop cutting-edge skills essential in the modern job market.
Build targeted, practical skills in an interactive and engaging format and distinguish yourself in a field of other job applicants. As a participant, you'll receive guidance from instructors informed by the latest business trends and leave with tangible tools and stories you can leverage in your career search.
Whether it’s a basic course in Microsoft Teams or a more advanced course in competitive intelligence or Google Analytics, these University of Oregon-backed credentials can be used to highlight your mastery of highly sought-after skills to potential employers.
As you plan your schedule, take advantage of these largely free one- to two-hour sessions conveniently offered throughout the year.
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Deepen your data analytic skillset, build your portfolio, and make your resume stand out!
Immersions are cohort-based programs offered through the Lundquist College of Business Professional Edge program, aimed at helping students gain applied experience with in-demand skillsets through a work-aligned project. This Immersion is offered in collaboration with leading automotive giant, Lithia & Driveway.
Program Duration: This concise 7-week program fits seamlessly into weeks 2-8 of fall term. You can expect to dedicate approximately 4-6 hours each week to completing your analysis independently and preparing for your presentation as a group.
Benefits of Participating:
Real-world, industry-aligned experience Develop a standout portfolio piece Earn a microcredential in Microsoft Power BI Essentials Sponsored site visit to Lithia's headquarters to network with current employeesProgram Duration: This concise 7-week program fits seamlessly into weeks 2-8 of fall term.
Application Process and Deadline: Limited spaces are available in this immersion program. Please complete the application by May 26th to be considered. (Note: the registration button will take you to full program details and the application.) Applications will be reviewed by the coordinating team, and you will be notified if you are selected by Friday, June 7th.
For more information, email ProfessionalEdge@uoregon.edu.
What do you want to learn?
We're always looking to expand our current offering of workshops. Email us at professionaledge@uoregon.edu to let us know what subjects you'd like to see us explore in the future.
Previous workshops have explored such topics as:
- Design thinking
- Google Analytics
- Investment plan design and presentation
- Storytelling for business presentations
- Tableau
Are you an employer or alumnus looking to get involved?
There are a number of different ways to make meaningful connections within the Professional Edge program. Contact us to learn more.
- Teach a short course.
- Sponsor a new series of skill-building short courses.
- Hire students with demonstrated skill mastery.
Contact
Professional Edge
Lundquist College of Business
1208 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1208
541-346-3303
professionaledge@uoregon.edu
Program Facilitators
Trish Dorman, Senior Associate Director, Student Engagement and Programming