Professional Competencies

Based on benchmarking and labor market research, the six GradFutures™ professional competencies support your professional success across all fields in the academic, public and private sectors.

Research & Data Analysis

Research & Data Analysis
Learn to conduct original and independent research within and beyond your discipline using methods that will enhance knowledge across many fields. 

Leadership & Collaboration

Leadership & Collaboration
Develop leadership and collaboration skills to manage multidisciplinary teams in creating breakthrough ideas and finding innovative solutions.

Written and Verbal Communication

Written and Verbal Communication
Strengthen your ability to communicate complex topics in a compelling way, demonstrate your expertise, and engage with diverse audiences. 

Teaching & Mentoring

Teaching & Mentoring
Explore best practices in promoting inclusive learning environments, giving constructive feedback, coaching others, and more.

Career Management

Career Management
Develop lifelong career management skills that will enable you to achieve your current and future professional goals.

Personal Well-being & Effectiveness

Personal Well-being & Effectiveness
Maximize your well-being to support personal effectiveness, resilience, social connectedness, and balance.

Leadership & Collaboration Events

Research & Data Analysis Events

Written & Verbal Communication Events

Teaching & Mentoring Events

Career Management Events

Personal Well-being & Effectiveness Events