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Career Professional Education Student Success

Transform your career, your way, with SMU CAPE

At SMU Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE), we know that taking the next step in your career can feel overwhelming. You might be asking yourself: “Can I really balance work, life, and professional growth? Will this investment in myself pay off?” We understand your concerns, and that’s why we’ve designed our programs with your unique […]

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Career Professional Education

September is Workforce Development Month

Every September, the U.S. celebrates American workers’ important contributions to the country. Labor Day, observed on the first Monday in September, was declared a federal holiday in 1894.  Eleven decades later, the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) designated September as Workforce Development Month to raise awareness about the importance of the workforce industry […]

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Professional Education Women in Leadership

Elevating and Developing Leaders: Instructor Kara Schillaci Unlocks Potential for Women in Leadership

Women in Leadership program instructor Kara Schillaci uses her passion for coaching and mentorship to develop future-ready leaders.

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Lean Six Sigma Professional Education

Yellow Belt: Fundamental Concepts for Lean Six Sigma Beginners

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training equips professionals with foundational knowledge to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in organizations.

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Career Professional Education Women in Leadership

Instructor Wendy Hultmark Drives Meaningful Impact to Women in Leadership

What do you get when you combine a passion for empowering others with 20+ years of experience? SMU CAPE instructor Wendy Hultmark’s legacy of excellence in coaching leaders to enact positive change in the workplace.

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Career Professional Education Women in Leadership

Toya Walker: Women in Leadership Spotlight

Validation, distinction and the power of community: SMU Women in Leadership certificate student Toya Walker shares her experience in the program and what it has meant for her career.

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Career Lean Six Sigma Professional Education

The Role of Leadership in Driving Lean Six Sigma Success

Explore how strong leadership plays a big role in properly implementing Lean Six Sigma to drive success and efficiency.

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Career Lean Six Sigma Professional Education

How The Principles of Lean Can Transform a Business

In the modern business world, competition is fierce and margins are tight. Smart organizations strive to create a culture of continuous process improvement where the search for operational excellence never truly ends. In this situation, methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma provide powerful tools that help streamline processes and eliminate waste. At its core, Lean […]

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News Professional Education

New SMU Program Gets Aspiring Tech Leaders Ready for the C‑Suite

The four-month SMU Tech CxO Excellence Program welcomed its first cohort of students in early February. Classes are taught by current or previous CIOs and CTOs in top organizations across DFW—with a curriculum focused on leadership, cybersecurity, financial planning, and more. This article originally appeared on Dallas Innovates BY LANCE MURRAY • FEB 29, 2024 Southern Methodist University […]

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Professional Education

NEW SMU PROGRAM HELPS ASPIRING TECHNOLOGY LEADERS PREPARE FOR THE C-SUITE

First cohort of the four-month program started February 8 with guest speaker Charlie Feld DALLAS (SMU) – Current and aspiring technology leaders can now enroll in a new program at SMU that aims to help them excel in C-suite roles. The SMU Tech CxO Excellence Program, created in partnership with the Tech CxO Launchpad, welcomed […]

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Professional Education

The Differences Between Principles of Lean and Lean Six Sigma Belt Certificate Programs

Lean Six Sigma offers professionals a variety of educational pathways to learn the skills and knowledge that best suit their needs. Determining the best path to pursue is the first step for those who aspire to sharpen their leadership skills with a Lean Six Sigma training credential. With online Lean Six Sigma programs, some choose […]

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Career Professional Education

Four Steps to a Career in UX

Texas just got a little bit hotter for UX designers. User Experience Design (UX) is one of the fastest-growing career paths in the interactive industry today. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in Texas, specifically the Dallas/Plano/Irving areas, UX careers are booming. Texas is ranked third in the country for its number of […]