Professional Education
Exploring ways to elevate your skills so you can lead effectively in today’s workplace? The leadership consortiums at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Collat School of Business are designed for working professionals who want to grow as leaders while learning alongside peers engaging in similar opportunities.
Our cohort-based leadership development programs create space for shared learning, practical application, and meaningful professional connection. Each program is:
- Tailored to specific audiences
- Led by faculty and industry experts
- Focused on hands-on learning and leadership impact
- Designed to expand networks and foster shared learning across industries
What Is a Leadership Consortium?
A leadership consortium is a multi-session, cohort-based program that combines structured learning, guided discussion, and applied practice over a series of facilitation sessions. These leadership development programs function much like connected courses, with each building on the last to support continued growth and reflection.
Unlike one-day workshops, leadership consortiums emphasize practical skill development over an extended period of time. You’ll explore topics such as communication, decision-making, team dynamics, and organizational influence, with opportunities to apply what you’re learning between sessions and bring real experiences back to the group.
UAB’s leadership consortiums are ideal for:
- Emerging leaders and high-potential professionals
- Managers leading teams for the first time
- Technical or subject-matter experts transitioning into leadership roles
- Professionals seeking growth beyond their current role
- Individuals who value peer learning and collaboration
Unlock Your Potential With Our Leadership Development Programs
Find our current leadership training programs below. Review program details, cost information, and key takeaways that will support your professional development.
Could your team benefit from a training program that’s unique to your organization’s culture and needs? Learn more about our custom professional education programs.
Elevate Your Leadership in the Age of AI
Elevate Your Leadership in the Age of AI is designed for individuals who lead teams or aspire to do so in the near future. Through a transformative seven-month journey, participants cultivate essential leadership skills and forge collaborative relationships.
Are you ready for an engaging and challenging leadership opportunity? Join us from October to April and empower yourself to make a meaningful impact in your organization and beyond.
Program Highlights
- Two-day experiential learning retreat at a team-building and training facility
- Monthly full-day sessions at UAB Collat School of Business
- Curriculum focused on cultivating human connection, communication skills, innovation, strategic thinking, and creative problem solving
- Group project presentations and a graduation celebration to acknowledge your success
Program Schedule: October–April
Learning Investment: $5,500
Catalyst Leadership Academy: A Specialized Program for Scientists and Highly Skilled Technical Experts
The dynamic Catalyst Leadership Academy trains scientists and highly skilled technical professionals to expand their leadership capacity. Over the course of nine months, from October to June, participants acquire essential leadership skills and prepare for their future career growth.
Through program courses that cover communication, innovation, decision-making, and more, you’ll advance professionally and thrive in your scientific endeavors.
Program Highlights
- Two-day experiential learning launch at UAB Collat School of Business
- Monthly full-day sessions at UAB Collat School of Business
- Networking opportunities and access to industry leaders
- Individual projects with lightning pitches and poster presentations
- Graduation celebration to acknowledge your achievements
Program Schedule: October to June
Learning Investment: $6,500
Perspectives From Past Participants
Step inside UAB’s leadership consortium experience through the perspectives of past participants who learned, reflected, and grew together.
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“One of the most pivotal moments for me was the retreat—it was deeply inspiring and gave me the clarity and courage to truly explore a new direction in my career.”
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“This program helped me understand my leadership strengths and weaknesses on a new level. Lasting memories were made and friendships were formed.”
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“I've gained so many valuable tools that have really boosted my confidence and helped me embrace my authenticity as a leader. One of the highlights was definitely being surrounded by a supportive community, where my peers shared unique perspectives that enriched my journey.”
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“I had the opportunity to engage with others who held similar leadership and subordinate roles, creating a space where we could openly reflect on our challenges and learn from both our own mistakes and those of others. This collaborative atmosphere helped me grow into a more self-aware and effective leader.”
Sajal PatelAssistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism; UAB Heersink School of Medicine
The UAB Collat Difference
Wondering whether a leadership consortium is the right fit for you — or why UAB Collat might be the right place to pursue it? Our leadership consortiums stand out because they’re:
- Offered through an AACSB-accredited business school
- Designed specifically for working professionals
- Led by experienced faculty and industry leaders
- Grounded in applied, real-world leadership practice
- Built around community, reflection, and growth
Take Your Leadership Skills to the Next Level
Ready to invest in your leadership journey? Designed for professionals at all career stages, UAB’s leadership consortiums support meaningful growth through guided discussion, applied practice, and shared experiences. If you’d like to learn more about participation, timelines, or upcoming programs, we invite you to connect with our Collat Professional Education team.
Elevate your career with the UAB Collat School of Business Data Visualization course
Request information about the professional Data Visualization course!
Push your career further with data communication skills gained through the new Data Visualization course at the University of Alabama at Birmingham! It’s delivered in a live-online format and designed just for professionals like you.
- One 2-hour session per week for 7 weeks
- Interactive, flexible classes
- Scholarships are available
- 20% Early Bird discount opportunity
The Art and Science of Data Visualization: A Hands-On Approach to Impactful Storytelling
In this course, you’ll learn how to transform data into compelling visual narratives and enhance your communication skills along the way. This course also fully prepares you to sit for the Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification Exam!
Alicja Foksinska Arnold
She is a corporate supervisor of Internal Audit Data Analytics who holds both a CISA and CFE. In addition to teaching classes in data visualization, she is the co-author of Wiley’s new Accounting Information Systems: Connecting Careers, Systems, and Analytics. She is a distinguished Academic Ambassador for Tableau, a recipient of the “Outstanding Chapter Leadership Award” from the Institute of Internal Auditors, a recipient of the UAB Rising Star Award, a Birmingham Business Journal NextGEN in Accounting Honoree, and a UAB Alumna of the Decade (2010-2020).
The deadline to enroll is approaching fast, so don’t wait. Take the next step in your data communications training. Learn more today or enroll!
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Take a purposeful next step in your career with a UAB Collat School of Business Project Management Course
Request information about the professional Project Management course offerings!
Want an extra boost to push your career forward? We see your drive — and can give you the tools, flexibility, and connections to get you there.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham offers professional project management courses that can be completed in five sessions over five weeks. These courses feature quick registration, PMP certification preparation, and hands-on learning to build your resume. All instruction is done through a live-online format!
Choose a course that aligns with your goals
- Advanced Project Management Certificate Course
- Foundational Project Management Certificate Course
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt Prep Course and Exam (self-paced)
Featured Course: Advanced Project Management Certificate Course
This course meets the education requirements to sit for both the PMP exam and includes access to a 6-month exam simulator. You will learn how project management can help your company thrive using the most proven and trusted practices in the industry. Plus, you will learn how to use new tools that you can immediately apply to your career!
The deadline to enroll is approaching fast, so don’t wait. Scholarships are available!
"Immediately, the Foundations of Project Management class gave me tools and techniques to apply every day in my job that I never knew about. I would absolutely recommend this course to anyone who is thinking about Project Management as a career or needs more information to help them in their current role."
- Jimmy Neely, past participant
Take the next step in your project management career and make moves toward your PMP certification with UAB. Learn more today or enroll!
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Management
Our management courses help you build the skills to develop a management style that fits your personality and goals. From effective negotiation tactics to navigating business ethics, the skills taught in our management courses span all industries and build a foundation for management success.
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Customer Experience Leadership with AI Certificate ProgramBuild a customer experience strategy that strengthens loyalty, relationships, and organizational performance. In this fully online, self-paced certificate program, participants learn to assess customer experience maturity, map the customer journey, use data to improve decisions, encourage customer-focused innovation, build a customer-first culture, and lead organizational change. Participants finish with a personalized Strategic CX Organizational Plan and professional CX portfolio.Price:$4,995Estimated Length:8 weeks
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Certificate in Management SkillsSuccessful managers know the importance of building strong relationships with their team members. This certificate equips both new and experienced managers with the skills and resources necessary to foster strong connections, lead change, and resolve potential conflicts. Whether operating in an in-person office environment or a remote work setting, managers will learn practical ways to better coach and motivate their teams. Through interactive exercises, videos, self-assessments, and case studies, the self-paced courses included in this certificate provide opportunities to practice and apply key management skills.Price:$739Access Time:365 daysEstimated Length:42 hoursCredits:4.2 IACET CEUs / 39 PMI PDUs / 39 HRCI Credits / 39 SHRM PDCs
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Nonprofit Management CertificateThe 100% online, self-paced certificate program introduces learners to key current management issues for nonprofit organizations.Price:$739Access Time:365 daysEstimated Length:44 hoursCredits:4.4 IACET CEUs / 35 HRCI Credits / 44 SHRM PDCs / 23 CFRE Points
Project Management
Discover the UAB Collat Professional Education difference! Our courses feature dynamic instructors and professional project managers who bring real-life experiences into the classroom. Students form a strong cohort, enhancing the learning journey beyond the ordinary. Join us for practical, collaborative, and enriching project management education.
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Advanced Project Management Certificate CourseThis course helps experienced project managers build and solidify foundational project management skills at an accelerated pace, with an emphasis on preparing for the PMP®️ certification exam. Participants practice core competencies, including project execution, resource coordination, and schedule planning led by industry-expert project managers. The program also includes a technology workshop that introduces tools commonly used in current project environments, including Artificial Intelligence.Price:$2,895 (discounts available)Discount:Discount: $400 early bird discount if you register at least 30 days before the start date of class. UAB employee/student, veteran, or company with three or more students in the same class receive a $400 discount.
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Foundational Project Management Certificate CourseThis course is designed for professionals who are new to project management or manage projects as part of their role, helping them build a strong foundation in project management principles. Participants develop core competencies, including project planning, stakeholder management, budgeting, risk management, and Agile methodologies, led by industry-expert project managers. The program also provides 23 educational hours required to sit for the CAPM®️ certification exam and includes hands-on experience with industry-standard project management tools.Price:$2,950 (discounts available)Time:10 Weeks
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Prep Course and ExamThe 100% online, self-paced exam prep course prepares participants for the MindEdge Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification exam. Real-world implementation examples are provided by working professionals while learning and comprehension are tested with games, exercises, case studies, and quizzes. Two 50-question practice exams are included to prepare participants for the certification exam.Price:$799Access Time:240 daysEstimated Length:40 hoursDiscount:UAB employee/student, veteran, or company with 3 or more students in the same class receive a 20% discount with code BlazerStudent.
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Six Sigma Yellow Belt Prep Course and ExamThe 100% online, self-paced exam prep course in this bundle prepares learners for the successful completion of the MindEdge Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Exam by exposing students to the Six Sigma concepts, strategies, tools, and techniques used in process improvement projects.Price:$499Access Time:240 daysCredits:2 IACET CEUs, 20 PMI PDUsDiscount:UAB employee/student, veteran, or company with 3 or more students in the same class receive a 20% discount with code BlazerStudent.
Accounting & Finance
The accounting and finance coursework guides learners to organize and interpret the financial health of a business. From budgeting, the time value of money, risk, and ROI, learners gain the ability to read financial data and turn those insights into impactful decisions that move the business forward.
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Accounting and Finance for EntrepreneursThe 100% online, self-paced course provides an introduction to key topics in accounting and finance for those involved in new ventures. It reviews financial accounting basics, including GAAP Principles and financial statements, and also covers key issues in finance, broadly defined as any financial or monetary activity that involves a company.Price:$129Access Time:90 daysLearner Satisfaction:97%Estimated Length:5 hoursCredits:0.5 IACET CEUs / 5 HRCI Credits / 5 SHRM PDCs
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Finance Essentials CertificateThe 100% online, self-paced certificate program introduces non-financial managers to the essentials of finance. The course will help you become conversant in critical financial terminology, and you’ll learn how to calculate key financial management indicators. You will learn how to assess your organization’s financial health by reviewing balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flow, and you will discover how finance and accounting tools can be used to support informed decision making within organizations.Price:$419Access Time:365 daysLearner Satisfaction:97%Estimated Length:19 hoursCredits:1.9 IACET CEUs / 19 PMI PDUs / 19 HRCI Credits / 19 SHRM PDCsDiscount:UAB employee/student, veteran, or company with 3 or more students in the same class receive a 20% discount with code BlazerStudent.