Tailor-made education

Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, continuous learning keeps you sharp, relevant and motivated. The UM Academy for Lifelong Development offers education for professionals at every stage of their career, as well as for organisations that want to make development a structural part of their culture.

Starters and young professionals

You’re at the start of your career and want to strengthen or broaden your skills.

  • Short courses: Practical one- or multi-day sessions on communication, teamwork, time management and more.
  • Open programmes: Broaden your knowledge beyond your own field and enrol independently, without the involvement of an employer.
  • Language programmes: Enhance your professional communication skills with language courses — ideal for anyone working in an international environment.
  • Summer School: Intensive summer courses covering a wide range of topics.

Mid-career professionals

You have experience and are looking to deepen, broaden or update your professional expertise.

  • Masterclasses: Short, intensive sessions focusing on current and relevant topics.
  • Master’s programmes: Full academic master’s degrees that can be combined with professional work.
  • Open programmes: Enrich your knowledge and network through interactive learning with professionals from other sectors.

Senior professionals and experts

You have extensive experience and are seeking to deepen, refocus or expand your expertise.

Leaders and decision-makers

You guide people and organisations and want to develop further on a strategic and academic level.

Researchers and academics

You wish to pursue a PhD or contribute to academic research — alongside your job or as a new professional step.

  • PhD: (Support for) a full doctoral trajectory (non-executive), often in collaboration with faculties at Maastricht University.

Teams, departments and organisations

You’re an HR adviser, team leader or executive and want to integrate learning structurally within your organisation.

  • Tailor-made courses: Together we design a learning pathway that fits your goals and challenges.
  • In-company training: Adapted versions of existing courses for your team — delivered on-site, online or in hybrid form.
  • Co-creation programmes: Develop impactful learning solutions together with UM.

Start where you are

Whether you’re ready for something new, seeking more depth, or simply exploring your options — you’re welcome. At the UM Academy for Lifelong Development, learning doesn’t follow a standard school trajectory, but a pathway that suits you.

Use the search function to find your next step — or get in touch, and we’ll be happy to help you explore the possibilities.

Skip to toolbar