UMass Global Partners with SkillsWave
UMass Global Partners with SkillsWave to Expand Career-Focused Learning for Adult Professionals
[KITCHENER, ONTARIO & IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, May 22, 2025] – SkillsWave, a leading workforce learning company that connects organizations with career-relevant education, has partnered with UMass Global, a nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts system and a national leader in adult education, to expand access to career-relevant learning for working professionals.
Through this partnership, a suite of professional certificates from UMass Global is now available on the SkillsWave platform. The programs offer practical learning pathways in leadership, communication, and human resources, ranging from foundational to advanced levels. From leadership development and coaching to business writing and HR fundamentals, each course is tailored to meet the evolving needs of today’s workforce.
Each certificate reflects UMass Global’s commitment to flexible, career-relevant learning designed to fit into the busy lives of adult learners. Taught by experienced faculty and grounded in real-world application, these courses empower professionals to apply new skills immediately on the job.
“UMass Global has built a strong reputation for meeting the needs of adult learners—many of whom are balancing full-time jobs, family responsibilities, and personal goals,” said Nick Oddson, President of SkillsWave. “Their leadership and workforce readiness programs are a perfect fit for our platform, and we’re excited to expand their reach to our corporate partners.”
With shared values around access, flexibility, and student support, UMass Global and SkillsWave are well-aligned in their mission. By integrating these certificate programs into the SkillsWave catalog, employers can now offer employees targeted learning paths that foster growth, boost engagement, and support long-term retention.
“We’re excited to partner with SkillsWave and deliver our programs to working professionals who are looking to make a greater impact at work,” said Reagan Forlenzo, Director of Corporate and International Education. “Our goal has always been to provide affordable, flexible programs that help adult learners thrive—both personally and professionally.”
About UMass Global
Founded in 1958 and accredited by WSCUC, UMass Global provides over 55 online programs tailored for workplace relevance, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, teaching credentials, and certificates. We are committed to adult learners with attentive student support, high graduation rates and alumni satisfaction, and credit opportunities for transfers or prior training. Learn more at umassglobal.edu.
About SkillsWave
SkillsWave is on a mission to upskill people and businesses—building tomorrow’s most valued skills, today. By providing high-impact learning opportunities that align with organizational needs, we’re helping companies transform their workforce into a competitive advantage. Our upskilling platform and strategic education partnerships propel career and company growth and deliver measurable and meaningful ROI for learning. Visit SkillsWave.com for more information.
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