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Professional Development

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to ensuring graduate and professional students develop diverse skill sets that make them professionally competitive in their respective fields. Learn more about development opportunities for careers, research and teaching below.

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Graduate Career Foundations

This new online learning resource gives graduate students from all disciplines the opportunity to develop core career-readiness competencies to ensure their professional success beyond graduation.

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Career Exploration and Support

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to preparing graduate and professional students to explore diverse career paths in academia and beyond.

Meredith Guthrie, PhD lecturer in the Department of Communication
Teaching

Pitt offers resources to help graduate students develop widely applicable and transferable teaching and instructional skills.

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Research

Pitt is dedicated to ensuring graduate and professional students develop research skills that make them professionally competitive in a variety of fields. 

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Workshops and Events

Browse calendar listings for professional development opportunities for graduate students across the University.