Professional Development & Executive Education
Great leaders invest in their people, which is why leading organizations partner with The Collaborative Learning Institute provide customized training, professional development, and exclusive tuition discounts that expand educational opportunities for employees and their families. Connect with RMU today to learn how we can create tailored solutions that align with your organization’s culture and strategic goals.
Custom Training & Leadership Development
Our team works with your organization to find the ideal content and delivery model to develop employee skills and help your organization meet its strategic goals. Each program leverages RMU’s nationally recognized excellence in business, education, IT, engineering, communications, and healthcare. From fully custom engagements to more traditional business education programs, our multidisciplinary team of experts can help to develop skilled leaders, launch key business initiatives, and transform your organization.
Many trainings incorporate immersive, simulation-based experiences, allowing participants to practice real-world challenges—such as conflict resolution, high-stakes decision-making, and team communication—in a safe, realistic environment. These simulations provide impactful, hands-on learning that accelerates skill development, builds confidence, and gives leaders a competitive edge in navigating today’s complex workplace.
Employer Testimonial: Koppers
When Koppers sought to refresh its in-house leadership training, they turned to several providers for proposals, but ultimately chose RMU for its highly customized, detail-driven solution. Sessions at both Koppers’ headquarters and RMU’s campus were tailored to each cohort’s needs while reflecting the company’s unique culture.
We chose Robert Morris because they were willing to tailor a program to our specific needs. As opposed to providing an off-the-shelf program and saying ‘Here’s what we do. How does this work for you?
– Leroy Ball, CEO, Koppers
Faculty Expertise & Applied Research
The Collaborative Learning Institute connects organizations with faculty experts who bring academic depth, real-world experience, and applied insights to employee learning. Through faculty-led sessions, specialized workshops, and access to university resources, we help organizations strengthen skills, expand knowledge, and support ongoing professional growth across a wide range of subject areas.
Employer Testimonial: Kurt J. Lesker Co.
“At Kurt J. Lesker Company, we are committed to continuous improvement and innovation in every aspect of our business—including sales. Partnering with Robert Morris University for a customized sales training program was one of the best decisions we’ve made to elevate our commercial team’s capabilities.
The training delivered by Dr. Jill Kurp and Dr. Gabriel Moreno was exceptional. Their deep knowledge and dynamic presentation style kept our team engaged and inspired throughout the sessions. The curriculum was thoughtfully designed, blending practical strategies with insights that reflect the realities of today’s complex buying environment.
One of the most valuable takeaways was the focus on understanding buyer personas and their decision dynamics. This helped our team better align our messaging and approach to the unique needs and motivations of our customers. Additionally, the integration of artificial intelligence tools into both inside and outside sales processes opened our eyes to new ways of driving efficiency, prioritizing leads, and enhancing customer engagement.
The impact of this training will be immediate and measurable. Our sales professionals are more confident, more strategic, and better equipped to deliver value in every customer interaction.
We’re grateful to Robert Morris University for their partnership and highly recommend their sales training programs to any organization looking to sharpen their competitive edge.”
Joe DeMaio, Americas Sales Director
Don Steggert, Sales Operations Manager
Tuition Discount & Employee Education
Are you an employer interested in partnering with RMU, or are you an employee of a current RMU partner? Our team partners with organizations of all sizes to make education more accessible to employees by providing exclusive tuition discounts, opportunities to evaluate work experience and training for college credit, and more. Contact us today to learn more about partnering with RMU or to find out more about exclusive discounts and benefits that may already be available to employees of your organization.
To qualify for the annual RMU Employer Partner discount, you must meet the admissions requirements for your desired academic program and be designated eligible by your company to participate in the program.
Testimonials
“The tuition benefits provided by Thermo Fisher Scientific through the corporate partnership with RMU have been instrumental in facilitating the pursuit of earning my MBA.“
Maddie Mastic, Thermo Fisher Scientific
“With my demanding work schedule and family activities, finding a program that was 100% online was a must for me.“
Brad Jenkins, FedEx
“Robert Morris structures the program in a way that allows me to manage work and school. Kudos to the MBA team at RMU.“
Pradeep Nallathambi, BNY Mellon