UPCEA Updates

In celebration of National Distance Learning Week, UPCEA is highlighting key resources each day that showcase how online and professional education leaders continue to drive innovation, resilience, and transformation.

It’s Friday—a perfect moment to pause, take a breath, and focus on you. Your career, your growth, and your well-being all deserve attention. UPCEA offers ways to advance professionally, connect meaningfully, and care for yourself along the way.

Grow Your Skills and those of your team

Stay ahead in online and professional continuing education with UPCEA Online Professional Development. Choose what’s right for you and your team – courses, certificates, and AI Labs designed to strengthen the leadership, management, and technical expertise of our community. Participants learn from leading experts with real-world experience and engage with peers in dynamic virtual classrooms, earning digital badges and credentials that showcase professional growth. UPCEA’s flexible, high-value programs are a cornerstone of many professional development plans for members because they provide actionable takeaways and recognized credentials, all from the field’s leading association.

Members get more! The UPCEA Institutional Impact PD Bundle offers members 10 course enrollments for $3,500—a savings of more than $1,000—Flexible 12-month access and substantial savings on high-quality professional development. Courses can be applied toward the PCO Pro Certificate. The 10 courses must be used within 1 year of the date of purchase.

Mentorship Matters

Connect, learn, and give back with the UPlift Mentorship Experience. Whether you want to share your experience as a mentor or gain guidance as a mentee, mentorship is a powerful way to nurture both your professional and personal growth. Build lasting relationships, receive actionable advice, and expand your perspective. The 2026 cohort opens for applications in early November, apply here to start your journey.

Build Meaningful Connections

With UPCEA memberships, you gain access to peers and educational leaders who are navigating the same challenges as you. Connect at UPCEA industry-leading conferences and events, share ideas, ask questions, and gain inspiration. These relationships can open doors, spark collaborations, and provide ongoing support throughout your career.

Tap Into CORe

Need advice, feedback, or fresh ideas? CORe (Community Online Relationships) is UPCEA Members’ 24/7 online community, connecting you to 15,000+ educators, leaders, and colleagues. Whether you’re troubleshooting a challenge, exploring new strategies, or seeking a sounding board, CORe gives you real-time access to collective knowledge and experience—so you’re never navigating your career alone.

Join a Network

Find your professional home in any of UPCEA’s nine professional affinity Networks. These groups bring together professionals in key areas of higher education, from online learning to enrollment management and beyond. Engage with peers who share your focus, exchange best practices, and strengthen your expertise in areas that matter most to your work.

Advance Your Career

Looking for your next opportunity, or hoping to hire top talent? The UPCEA Career Center is your hub for posting jobs or discovering new roles. From leadership positions to specialized roles in online and continuing education, it’s a resource designed to support your career growth and connect you to the right opportunities

Today, take a moment for yourself. Learn, connect, grow, and recharge with all of the UPCEA resources at your fingertips! Nurturing your career and your well-being are paramount to a bright and happy future!