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Preferred Learning Partners
Training and Talent Development
for our Partnering Organizations
UCM’s Workforce and Professional Education team collaborates with our corporate preferred learning partners to assist in employee talent development through customized training and existing workshops. Our experts will work with your business to develop tailor-made training solutions that help your associates learn new skills, improve productivity and performance and become more effective on the job. Contact us today to learn how UCM can partner with your organization to provide training solutions, improve employee retention and help your business stay relevant in our competitive, ever-changing economy.
How our Customized Training Solutions Work for your Business
UCM’s approach to creating customized solutions puts the desired training outcomes of our client organizations at the forefront. To establish outcomes and develop a matrix to ensure training needs are met, UCM facilitates an initial consultation to develop a needs assessment – discussing organizational objectives, identifying skills gaps and building a roadmap for training success. Course formats are flexible to ensure they fit your company’s schedule. Programs can be offered at the Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit, on-site at your organization or online.
Why companies choose UCM:
- We create custom classes and certificates to meet your employees’ education and career growth goals.
- We can bring training to you anywhere, anytime.
- We offer cost savings with group discounts.
- Personalized instruction from professionals working in the industry.
- We work with your company’s tuition assistance programs.
- Each enrolled member will have access to all UCM student resources.
- Customized training programs may be assessed for college credit granted at UCM.
- UCM staff will also review organization training to determine credit for prior learning on a case-by-case basis.
What do we offer?
Flexible Course Options
Offered online, at UCM Lee’s Summit or on-site at your organization. Take a look at our course offerings, but realize we can customize training for your employees.
Professional Training
Develops the fundamentals of Microsoft Office and critical soft skills that motivate employees to move upward, such as interpersonal communications, managing up and effective meeting management.
Management and Executive Training
Managers and executives are equipped with leadership skills through single- or multi-day workshops, which can be conducted face-to-face or online. These workshops cover popular training topics such as executive leadership, organizational communications, coaching strategies, budget forecasting, diversity in the workplace, project management, management styles, and DISC Personality Assessments.
Are You an Employee of One of our Preferred Learning Partners?
Check out the list below as well as detailed information regarding how you can benefit.
Upon a student's successful completion of the CJCFPD Paramedic training to include the National Certification and Missouri Lisensure, UCM will provide 15 undergraduate hours of credit towards the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Crisis and Disaster Management or the School of Natural Sciences will provide hours of credit toward the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Biology.
Get Started by Enrolling Today!
UCM is here to help you through every step so you can reach your goals. Contact Brenda Fuhr at fuhr@ucmo.edu or (660) 543-8252
The University of Central Missouri is proud to partner with City Year to offer eligible members of the City Year community include currently serving AmeriCorps members, alumni who completed a term of AmeriCorps service and staff members employed for at least two years a discount on tuition for any undergraduate or graduate degree programs (both in-person and online).
Find additional information here or contact Reyna Warren at rwarren@ucmo.edu or (660) 543-4984.
Ready to get started? Apply today!
City Year works to expand educational opportunity for all students and develop the next generation of leaders through national service. Learn more about how we and our partners are reimagining what schools can be for students and the adults who work with them: www.cityyear.org, Facebook, X and LinkedIn.
UCM is a fully accredited, innovative institution offering a top-quality education
while remaining one of the most affordable universities in the nation. We offer face-to-face
courses, online and hybrid courses designed to fit the busy schedule of working adults.
Our campuses are located in both Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit.
Adult Learners Have the Opportunity to:
- Sign up for short-term certificate programs focusing on specific career skills and fields.
- Enroll in college credit courses and work toward undergraduate and graduate degree completion.
If a college degree is your goal, it is worth noting that UCM is the state leader in degree completion among public universities.
The University of Central Missouri is partnering with the Government of Makueni County-Kenya, a member of the South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc (SEKEB), and Global Classroom Exchange (GCE) to enhance international workforce development and education opportunities.
The unique collaboration includes UCM, the government of Makueni County-Kenya, the Economic Bloc and Global Classroom Exchange. This preferred learning partnership officially launched at a Jan. 8, 2021, virtual signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding. MOU signers included the governor of Makueni County, Hon. Professor Kivutha Kibwana; Dr. Phil Bridgmon, UCM provost and vice president for Academic Affairs; Dr. Laurel Hogue, vice provost for UCM Online and Extended Studies; and John Musau, founder and CEO of Global Classroom Exchange.
UCM is a fully accredited, innovative institution offering a top-quality education
while remaining one of the most affordable universities in the nation. We offer face-to-face
courses, online and hybrid courses designed to fit the busy schedule of working adults.
Our campuses are located in both Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit.
Adult Learners Have the Opportunity to:
- Sign up for short-term certificate programs focusing on specific career skills and fields
- Enroll in college credit courses and work toward undergraduate and graduate degree completion.
If a college degree is your goal, it is worth noting that UCM is the state leader in degree completion among public universities.
Benefits Exclusive to Lee’s Summit Medical Center / HCA Health Midwest
Through this innovative partnership, the university will provide Lee’s Summit Medical Center / HCA Health Midwest employees with the following:
- The waiving of certificate program, undergraduate and graduate application fees
- Access to UCM's Nursing Mock Interview Day, hosted by the university's Career and Life Design Center
- Access to UCM's career expos.
Featured Degree Programs
We offer several undergraduate and graduate nursing programs with information available at our UCM School of Nursing webpage.
- Generic-option Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, also known as prelicensure
- RN (registered nurse) to Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing option, an online program geared towards working adults
- Master’s Degree in Nursing, also primarily an online program geared for working adults. This part-time program includes two emphasis areas -- family nurse practitioner and nurse educator.
- MBA in Healthcare Administration, tailored for leaders in all areas of this growing and rewarding field.
Featured Certificate Programs
UCM’s Center for Workforce and Professional Education offers a number of industry-recognized certificate programs. Many courses help students prepare for certification exams with vouchers for the exams often included. Online, face-to-face and hybrid options are available.
- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), a valuable certificate program including classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience.
- Healthcare IT, which provides students with the basic skills in information technology as well as aspects related to healthcare.
- Medical Billing, a certificate program designed to prepare students to work in hospitals and other medical facilities.
- Phlebotomy Technician, a comprehensive certificate program that helps students launch a career in this growing field.
- Physical Therapy Aide, designed to prepare students to assist physical therapists in selected procedures, work with patients and prepare equipment and paperwork.
- Sterile Processing Technician, a certificate program preparing adult learners for a career in a variety of healthcare settings.
Get Started by Enrolling Today!
UCM is here to help you through every step so you can reach your goals. Contact Reyna Warren at rwarren@ucmo.edu (660) 543-8042.
As a preferred learning partner with the University of Central Missouri, Missouri DOC employees can complete the education needed to excel in the workforce. DOC employees are eligible for discounted tuition, including both undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as certificate programs. UCM is a fully accredited, innovative institution offering a top-quality education while remaining one of the most affordable universities in the nation. We offer face-to-face courses, online and hybrid courses designed to fit the busy schedule of working adults. Our campuses are located in both Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit.
UCM is a fully accredited, innovative institution offering a top-quality education
while remaining one of the most affordable universities in the nation. We offer face-to-face
courses, online and hybrid courses designed to fit the busy schedule of working adults.
Our campuses are located in both Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit.
Adult Learners Have the Opportunity to:
- Sign up for short-term certificate programs focusing on specific career skills and fields
- Enroll in college credit courses and work toward undergraduate and graduate degree completion.
If a college degree is your goal, it is worth noting that UCM is the state leader in degree completion among public universities.
Through a memorandum of understanding, both organizations are also collaborating on
the following:
- Comprehensive Cybersecurity Curriculum
- Officer Education Program
- Development of Future Cyber Technicians
Benefits Exclusive to Missouri National Guard
Through this innovative partnership, the university will provide Missouri National Guard military personnel with the following:
- The waiving of certificate program, undergraduate and graduate application fees
Featured Degree Programs
Our Cybersecurity program is one of two ABET accredited programs in Missouri and one of only a handful of accredited cybersecurity programs in the nation.
- Cybersecurity: Cyber Operations - This bachelor’s of science degree is offered at our Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit campuses.
- Cybersecurity: Secure Software Development - A bachelor’s of science degree available at Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit campuses.
- Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate - Offered at our Lee’s Summit campus, this graduate certificate will enhance your professional career and increase your potential for employment or acceptance to graduate programs.
- Cybersecurity and Information Assurance - Continue your education through our master’s of science degree, offered at our Lee’s Summit campus and online.
Featured Certificate Programs
UCM’s Center for Workforce and Professional Education offers a number of industry-recognized certificate programs. Many courses help students prepare for certification exams with vouchers for the exams often included. Online, face-to-face and hybrid options are available.
- Cybersecurity Certificate - Earn this industry-recognized certificate in just a few months by enrolling in this self-paced, online course.
- CompTIA Certificate Training: A+, Network+, Security+ - This online, self-paced certificate course will help you advance in your career field.
- Information Security Training - This expert training is available online to fit the schedule of busy adults.
Get Started by Enrolling Today!
UCM is here to help you through every step so you can reach your goals. Contact Clarinda Dir at dir@ucmo.edu or (660) 543-6622 or Reyna Warren at rwarren@ucmo.edu or (660) 543-8042.
North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health are now NKC Health.
As a preferred learning partner with the University of Central Missouri, NKC Health employees are eligible for discounted tuition, including both undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as certificate programs. The successful collaboration also provides hospital employees enrolling in UCM programs with opportunities to attend mock interviews and career expos and assistance with job searches. Our goal is to help hospital staff members continue their education and excel in the workforce.
UCM is a fully accredited, innovative institution offering a top-quality education
while remaining one of the most affordable universities in the nation. We offer face-to-face
courses, online and hybrid courses designed to fit the busy schedule of working adults.
Our campuses are located in both Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit.
Adult learners have the opportunity to:
- Sign up for short-term certificate programs focusing on specific career skills and fields
- Enroll in college credit courses and work toward undergraduate and graduate degree completion.
If a college degree is your goal, it is worth noting that UCM is the state leader in degree completion among public universities.
Benefits Exclusive to NKC Health
Through this innovative partnership, the university will provide NKC Health employees with the following:
- A 20% tuition award for undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs
- A 5% tuition award for non-credit or professional education programs
- Access to UCM’s Nursing Mock Interview Day, hosted by the university’s Career and Life Design Center
- Access to UCM’s career expos.
Featured Degree Programs
We offer several undergraduate and graduate nursing programs with information available at our UCM School of Nursing webpage.
- Generic-option Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, also known as prelicensure
- RN (registered nurse) to Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing option, an online program geared towards working adults
- Master’s Degree in Nursing, also primarily an online program geared for working adults. This part-time program includes two emphasis areas -- family nurse practitioner and nurse educator.
- MBA in Healthcare Administration, tailored for leaders in all areas of this growing and rewarding field.
Featured Certificate Programs
UCM’s Center for Workforce and Professional Education offers a number of industry-recognized certificate programs. Many courses help students prepare for certification exams with vouchers for the exams often included. Online, face-to-face and hybrid options are available.
- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), a valuable certificate program including classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience.
- Healthcare IT, which provides students with the basic skills in information technology as well as aspects related to healthcare.
- Medical Billing, a certificate program designed to prepare students to work in hospitals and other medical facilities.
- Phlebotomy Technician, a comprehensive certificate program that helps students launch a career in this growing field.
- Physical Therapy Aide, designed to prepare students to assist physical therapists in selected procedures, work with patients and prepare equipment and paperwork.
- Sterile Processing Technician, a certificate program preparing adult learners for a career in a variety of healthcare settings.
Get Started by Enrolling Today!
UCM is here to help you through every step so you can reach your goals. Contact Clarinda Dir at dir@ucmo.edu or (660) 543-6622 or Reyna Warren at rwarren@ucmo.edu or (660) 543-8042.
Educators in the Lee's Summit, Independence, Raytown, and Pleasant Hill school districts are provided graduate level professional development credit at a reduced rate to support upward mobility within their chosen profession.
Get Started by Enrolling Today!
UCM is here to help you through every step so you can reach your goals. Contact Arelli Adams at arelliadams@ucmo.edu or (660) 543-8253.
