Why choose Penn State?

Insights from one of the nation's premier research universities—instructors with practical, real-world experience.

Powerful training solutions

Global threats, uncertain economic times, and rising unemployment—1915 was a tough year.

When Penn State Management Development started working with organizations in 1915, times weren’t that different. Since then we’ve helped thousands of organizations realize their future successes by helping them confront their current challenges. Let us help you.

For individuals

Our course portfolio includes competency-based training that can help you move your career forward. These practical sessions allow you to apply concepts to real-life work scenarios.

For organizations

We can partner with you to create customized training solutions that can enhance the performance of your team. Our workshops can be delivered at one of our locations or yours.


Attend a Program

Our most popular programs are offered periodically statewide.

Supervision Essentials Series
Developing Individuals and Teams (MDEV 6010)
Tuesdays December 1–22, 2009
(2:00 p.m.–05:30 p.m.)

Fundamentals of Marketing
December 7 and 8, 2009
(8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)

Identify needs

  • What skills are most important to your organization?
  • Do your employees have these skills?
  • Are there gaps?

Our Leadership Competency Inventory and other assessment tools can help you answer these questions. They serve as guides for developing a training program that meets the needs of your organization.

 

Collaborate

When you need to assemble your team, keep our Team Innovation Center at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel in mind.

The facility uses GroupSystems™ software to enable participants to anonymously share information, brainstorm, and exchange and vote on ideas. We can also bring the software to you.