Professional Edge

Highlight your skills to potential employers.

Professional Edge is an industry-informed collection of programs designed to help students develop cutting-edge skills essential in the modern job market.

Professional Edge programs are interactive and hands-on and range from foundational soft skills to specialized technical abilities that are sought after in industry-specific contexts.

No matter the topic, we hope to empower students with tangible tools they can leverage to distinguish themselves from other job applicants and carry with them into their future career.

Earn Microcredentials

Your degree communicates what you know, but the truth is today's employers care most about what you can do. Microcredentials are designed to complement traditional degrees with tangible proof of skills that are sought after in the workplace and allow students to tailor their learning to their career goals and stand out in a sea of graduates.

Professional Edge offerings that are listed as "microcredential-eligible" allow students the opportunity to complete an assessment or project at the end of the program to earn a validate microcredential through our digital badging system, Canvas Credentials. This makes it easy for you to proudly display your microcredentials on your LinkedIn profile or showcase on your resume.

Interactive professional development experiences aimed at imparting cutting-edge skills with minimal time commitment.

Take your skills to the next level with a microcredential-eligible, in-depth training that gives you a competitive advantage and tangible addition to your resume.

Blend skill-building with real-world projects by working closely with industry mentors, earning advanced microcredentials, and expanding your network.

Student Testimonials

"Lithia Motors saw my rough draft and a week later they offered me an internship. I recommend a Professional Edge immersion to all students because it connects classroom learning with real-world application."

"During the intensive sales essentials training, we worked on prospecting, communicating, overcoming objections, and closing. We also spent time on our individual development plans, which will bring strong value as I continue to pursue this passion and focus on my growth in this area."

Want to Learn a Specific Skill?

We're always looking to expand our current program offerings. If you are a current UO student, email us at professionaledge@uoregon.edu or submit the form below to let us know what subjects you'd like to see us explore in the future!

Partner with Us

Are you an employer or alum looking to get involved? Professional Edge offers a range of participation options to support our students' learning, engage with emerging talent for your company, and fit your schedule and preferences. Our program received the Best University Employer Partnership award (sponsored by EY) at the 2024 Global Career Services Summit. Contact us at professionaledge@uoregon.edu to learn more.

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