ABOUT PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Learning that connects knowledge with possibility.

Professional Education at Rutgers University creates learning experiences that help individuals, organizations, and institutions respond to change, build new capabilities, and pursue what’s next.

What We Do

We develop and deliver non-credit learning experiences for professionals, organizations, universities, and communities. 

Professional Programs and Certificates

Timely, relevant learning experiences designed for today’s professionals and tomorrow’s challenges.

Customized Corporate Training

Tailored learning solutions to biuld skills, strengthen teams, and advance organizational goals. 

University and International Partnerships

Collaborative programs that expand access, share expertise, and create new opportunities worldwide.

Applied and Experiential Learning

Real-world learning that connects knowledge with practice, helping leraners apply new skills with confidence.

Why Professional Education at Rutgers University?

Our work is grounded in Rutgers’ strengths and a commitment to creating meaningful learning opportunities.

Rutgers Expertise

Leverage the university’s distinctive faculty, research, and resources to address evolving professional and organizational needs.

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Learning With Purpose

Design experiences that are relevant, practical, and aligned with the goals of learners, organizations, and communities.

Flexible Experiences

Offer a range of formats and delivery options that fit diverse goals, schedules, and learning preferences.

A Culture of Innovation

Continuously explore new ideas, technologies, and approaches to create learning experiences that meet the needs of a changing world.

Our Faculty and Professional Education Team

Learn from people who bring ideas into practice. Our faculty and professional education team connect academic knowledge with professional and organizational needs.

Deborah Silver

Deborah Silver

Executive Director

Alycia John

Alycia John

Director

Barbara Verchot

Barbara Verchot

Sr. Program Coordinator

Rupananda Misra

Rupananda Misra

DJ Nag

DJ Nag

Lars Sorensen

Lars Sorensen

Jay Yogeshwar

Jay Yogeshwar

Discover What’s Possible

Explore Rutgers Professional Education and find a learning experience, partnership, or opportunity designed to help you move forward.

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