Build a Stronger, More Effective Organization
Organizations are investing in training to develop leaders, improve performance and retain top talent. UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) partners with public agencies, nonprofits and private organizations to identify and implement customized solutions and services that achieve your goals.
For more than 60 years, CPE has supported workforce and professional development across California. We combine the extraordinary resources of UC Davis with practical, real-world application to help develop staff and leaders, address your pain points, and build teams that deliver meaningful, measurable results.
What We Do
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education offers two primary pathways to support your team:
- Custom Training Solutions: Training designed specifically for your organization’s goals, culture and professional development needs.
- Group Enrollment: Upskill your employees through discounted enrollment in existing courses and programs.
Compare Your Options
Custom Training Solutions | Group Enrollment | |
| Curriculum | Designed to achieve your goals | Standardized curriculum |
| Content | Specific to your organization | Broadly applicable across industries |
| Timeline | Based on your scope and schedule | Immediate or near-term start |
| Delivery | Flexible formats (in-person, online or hybrid) | Set schedule and format |
What We Build Together
Every organization’s needs are different. That is why we start with both what you need to build, core knowledge areas, and how we can support you through a range of flexible services. Together, these define a partnership designed around your workforce and your goals.
Custom Training Solutions
We offer customized training in key areas, including:
- Leadership for Emerging, Middle, and Executive levels
- Technical and Science related topics - classroom and in-the-field
- Change and Process Management Implementation
- Environmental & Occupational Health and Safety
- Writing competencies: Technical, Business, Policy
- Public and Community Health
Comprehensive Services
Our team can provide hands-on support to meet your urgent needs in areas such as:
- Coaching: 1:1, Team, and Group
- Facilitation, Mediation, Community Engagement
- Presentation Skills for Stakeholder and Public Engagement
- Strategic and Succession Planning
What We Achieve
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education is a strategic partner focused on delivering measurable results that align with your goals.
Build Core Skills
- Leadership and management
- Change management and organizational effectiveness
- Coaching
- Conflict resolution and facilitation
Expand Knowledge in Key Areas
- Public and community health
- Environmental policy
- Local government
- Professional development at all levels
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"Partnering with UC Davis CPE has given DMV employees across all leadership levels the opportunity to improve their skills, helping them better manage teams, communicate with the public and navigate internal processes.” — DMV representative
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FAQs
- What is organizational training?
- Organizational training focuses on developing the skills and capabilities of your workforce to improve performance, support leadership development and align employees with organizational goals.
- What are the benefits of organizational training programs?
- Organizational Trainings offer several key benefits. They can improve employee performance and productivity, strengthen leadership at all levels, and increase employee engagement and retention. In addition, these trainings support organizational change and growth while enhancing team collaboration and communication.
- How does UC Davis design training programs?
- Organizational Trainings are designed through a structured and collaborative process. It begins with a consultation to understand the organization’s goals, challenges, and priorities. Based on that understanding, we conduct a needs assessment, design a customized curriculum, deliver training in the client’s preferred format, and provide evaluation along with follow-up support.
- Can training be customized for our organization?
- Yes. Custom training is designed specifically for your organization, including your industry, workforce and strategic priorities.
- What delivery formats are available?
- We offer in-person, online and hybrid training formats to meet your operational needs and scheduling constraints.