The Professional Edge portfolio of trainings, immersions, and events caters to a spectrum of commitments and learning styles. No matter which options you choose, you can expect to develop in-demand skills from subject matter experts in a hands-on learning environment—completely free for University of Oregon students.
Trainings
Uplevel Your Skills
Take your skills to the next level with a microcredential-eligible, in-depth training program. Trainings are available at no cost to students, but they do require enrollment in advance due to limited capacity.
Stand out from the crowd and discover how to enhance your professional presence and amplify your influence at work.
Empower yourself with the skills to leverage data for significant business impact—no advanced data experience required!
Enhance your data analysis and visualization skills with Microsoft Power BI, moving beyond the confines of stagnant data and transforming it into a living, breathing dashboard.
Get started exploring and visualizing your data quickly in this hands-on introduction to Tableau.
Build confidence while learning the tools to craft and deliver impactful business presentations that drive action.
Focusing on relationship-based sales techniques, you'll refine your sales approach, improve your communication skills, and learn how to establish trust with others.
Enroll in an Upcoming Training
Immersions
Real-World Application
Blend skill-building with practical, real-world application through a professional immersion. In our immersions, students work closely with industry mentors on hands-on projects, earning advanced microcredentials and expanding their professional network. While there is no cost to participate in an immersion, there is an application process. Applications for upcoming immersions open during week 7 of the term prior.
Develop a practical understanding of commercial banking and strengthen your financial analysis skills.
Enhance and refine your data analytics skills while driving business insights.
Solve real-world problems in logistics and operations management.
Leverage data for strategic business insights in the sports industry.
Events
Interactive Learning
Events offer one-time professional development experiences aimed at imparting cutting-edge skills relevant to professional growth with minimal time commitment.
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Are you interested in using R and RStudio but unsure where to start? This workshop is for you!
UO Libraries is hosting an eight-session workshop that will introduce you to the fundamentals of using R! This course is intended for absolute beginners or anyone wanting to review the basics. Each session will be an hour and a half per and follow the schedule below.
1. Intro to R and Rstudio (April 8th) 2. Getting started with R Part 1 (April 10th) 3. Getting started with R Part 2 (April 15th) 4. Data visualization with R & ggplot (April 17th) 5. Functions Explained (April 22nd) 6. Working with Data in R part 1 (April 24th) 7. Working with Data in R part 2 (April 29th) 8. Reproducible reports with R & Rmarkdown (May 1th)
The workshop series follows this Carpentries workshop curriculum.
This workshop series is free and open to the UO community.
2:00–3:00 p.m.
UO Libraries is hosting an eight-session workshop on the fundamentals of programming in Python!
This course is intended for absolute beginners or anyone wanting to review the basics. This series lays the foundation for attendees to understand Python code and begin writing scripts that apply to their work. We have scheduled an hour and a half per session in order to allow for questions, but most sessions will last about an hour.
1. Setup and Python Fundemanetals 2. Analyzing Data With Python 3. Visualizing Data with Python 4. Lists and Loops in Python 5. If, Else, and Functions in Python 6. Troubleshooting and testing 7. Debugging 8. Make your life easy with Python on the command-line
The workshop series follows this Software Carpentries workshop curriculum. It is free and open to the UO community.
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Are you interested in using R and RStudio but unsure where to start? This workshop is for you!
UO Libraries is hosting an eight-session workshop that will introduce you to the fundamentals of using R! This course is intended for absolute beginners or anyone wanting to review the basics. Each session will be an hour and a half per and follow the schedule below.
1. Intro to R and Rstudio (April 8th) 2. Getting started with R Part 1 (April 10th) 3. Getting started with R Part 2 (April 15th) 4. Data visualization with R & ggplot (April 17th) 5. Functions Explained (April 22nd) 6. Working with Data in R part 1 (April 24th) 7. Working with Data in R part 2 (April 29th) 8. Reproducible reports with R & Rmarkdown (May 1th)
The workshop series follows this Carpentries workshop curriculum.
This workshop series is free and open to the UO community.
2:00–3:00 p.m.
UO Libraries is hosting an eight-session workshop on the fundamentals of programming in Python!
This course is intended for absolute beginners or anyone wanting to review the basics. This series lays the foundation for attendees to understand Python code and begin writing scripts that apply to their work. We have scheduled an hour and a half per session in order to allow for questions, but most sessions will last about an hour.
1. Setup and Python Fundemanetals 2. Analyzing Data With Python 3. Visualizing Data with Python 4. Lists and Loops in Python 5. If, Else, and Functions in Python 6. Troubleshooting and testing 7. Debugging 8. Make your life easy with Python on the command-line
The workshop series follows this Software Carpentries workshop curriculum. It is free and open to the UO community.
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✨ Join UO Libraries' Book Club: "More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI" ✨
Join us as we explore John Warner's insightful examination of writing in the era of artificial intelligence. This timely book addresses the evolving relationship between human creativity and AI tools, offering valuable perspectives for educators, students, researchers, and writers across the UO community.
📚 About the Book:
Warner's book offers practical insights for:
Redesigning writing assignments in response to AI tools Fostering authentic student engagement in an AI-saturated environment Balancing technological innovation with core educational values Maintaining academic integrity while acknowledging AI's growing presence❗ Why Join?
This book club provides a space to discuss how we can navigate this changing landscape while preserving the essential human elements of writing and communication. Come join colleagues from across campus in this important conversation about the future of writing and teaching in the age of AI. Free refreshments provided for in-person participants!
🔔 Book Club Details (Both In-Person and on Zoom):
All sessions meet at the Knight DREAM Lab Sofa Area (122B) on:
Friday, April 11, 2025 Friday, April 25, 2025 Friday, May 9, 2025 Friday, May 23, 2025 Friday, June 6, 2025This book club is free and open to all UO community members.