At UAB Collat Professional Education, we design custom programs to address unique business challenges and drive measurable results. By understanding your organization’s culture and development needs, we collaboratively create tailored learning experiences aligned with your goals to move your organization ahead.
Partner with Us for Your Organization’s Success
UAB Collat Professional Education partners with organizations and companies of all industries and sizes to solve business challenges.
Programs can be delivered on-site, off-site, or at our Founders Advisors Professional Education Suite in the UAB Collat School of Business, spanning several days, weeks, or months. While our team of faculty and industry experts curate content specific to your group, current topics in high demand include:
- Leadership
- Alignment & Strategic Thinking
- Engagement & Accountability
- Emotional Intelligence
- Project Management
- Sales Training & Negotiations
- Data Visualization & Storytelling
- Finance & Business Decision Making
- Innovation & Design Thinking
Unlock Your Potential with Specialized Leadership Programs
Are you a scientist or emerging leader seeking to advance your career and make a lasting impact in your field? We are pleased to introduce two groundbreaking leadership programs tailored to meet the needs of professionals like you.
Catalyst Leadership Academy for Scientists:
A specialized leadership program for scientists
This dynamic development program is designed specifically for scientists. Over eight months, from October to June, participants embark on a transformative journey, acquiring essential leadership skills and promoting career growth. Join us to grow professionally, spark innovation, and thrive in your scientific endeavors.
Program highlights:
- Two-day Experiential learning launch at Collat
- Monthly full-day sessions with industry & faculty experts
- Networking opportunities and access to industry leaders
- Individual projects with lightning pitches and poster presentations
- Graduation dinner to celebrate your achievements
- Departmental support required
Elevate Leadership Academy:
A specialized program for emerging leaders
This leadership program is designed for individuals who lead teams or aspire to do so in the near future. Through a transformative eight-month journey, participants cultivate essential leadership skills and forge collaborative relationships. Join us from October to June for an engaging and challenging leadership academy and empower yourself to make a meaningful impact in your organizations and beyond.
Program highlights:
- Two-day Experiential learning retreat at 4H Center
- Monthly sessions with faculty & industry experts
- Curriculum focused on cultivating human connection, communication skills, innovation, and professionalism
- Group project presentations and graduation dinner to celebrate your success
- Departmental support required
"The Collat team developed a first-class project management academy that captured exactly what I wanted to address with customized content for our specific needs. Thanks to their professionalism, support, and great job all around, our team is equipped to provide a high level of service to our clients."
Mike Kemp President/CEO, KMS“I had always heard about UAB's project management team and contacted them to schedule a training session for our communications team. Cori and her team developed a custom experience that was educational and entertaining. The training continues to help us in our roles at HudsonAlpha and I highly recommend it to others.”
Adam Kelley Director of CommunicationsHudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Huntsville, AL