# Online training built for real-world learning Discover what your employees can expect from our user-friendly training programs designed to improve learning outcomes. ## What employees can expect Our 100%-online platform is available anytime and anywhere, making it easy for employees to learn and demonstrate new, career-focused skills at their own pace.  Through self-led training and innovative, scenario-based assessments, employees apply what they learn in real-world contexts to build confidence and help increase skill retention. > ### Self-led and accessible - Learn anytime, from anywhere - Easy-to-navigate platform for working adults - Designed to build confidence through guided learning   > ### Real-world application - Scenario-based training helps employees apply skills in practical contexts - Innovative assessments can help increase knowledge retention and readiness for the workplace > ### Grounded in learning science - Structured to build on prior knowledge - Created using the latest research in adult learning - Designed to optimize engagement and effectiveness ## How our content helps close skills gaps Our training is designed to deliver real-world impact and connect learning to job roles, practical application and the skills your workforce needs.  > ### Training topics Browse a wide range of training topics built to help employees strengthen in-demand skills across leadership, communication, customer service and more. [Learn more](https://www.phoenix.edu/workforce-solutions/professional-development/skills-development-pathways.html) > ### Skills pathways Explore how our guided skills pathways are designed to align learning to real job roles, helping employees build relevant capabilities. [Learn more](https://www.phoenix.edu/workforce-solutions/professional-development/skills-development-pathways.html) > ### Scenario-based assessments Discover how our assessments use real-world scenarios and instant feedback to help employees practice, improve and demonstrate workplace skills.  [Learn more](https://www.phoenix.edu/workforce-solutions/professional-development/ai-assessments.html) ## Designed to keep working adult learners engaged Our content uses multiple modalities, including video, interactive tasks and knowledge checks to keep learners engaged and progressing. Every module is built to deliver practical, repeatable skills with measurable value. ## Tools to enhance the learning experience ### AI-powered video assessments Each skills module includes an AI-powered video assessment. Employees respond to workplace scenarios, receive instant feedback and can improve their communication and problem-solving abilities in real-time. ### Digital badges Employees who score 85% or higher on assessments earn shareable digital badges to highlight their skills on LinkedIn, in email signatures and beyond.  **“**We wanted to enhance our training to improve productivity, quality and retention.**University of Phoenix Workforce Solutions**and**Professional Development**teams designed and developed three tailored employee professional development workshops for three different employee populations. The course designs met our requirements and received overwhelmingly positive reviews from trainees. University of Phoenix helped make training and recruitment this year a success. **Stephen J. Henricks****Vice President, Strategic Initiatives @ CareMetx**    ## How our training experience supports your business ## Evidence-based approach  Our training is built on the science of how adults learn best. Drawing from research-backed learning strategies, we design experiences that are reliable, effective and long-lasting to help employees apply their new skills in a real-world, working environment. ## Actionable skills insights Go beyond simply seeing if an employee got a question right or wrong and discover metrics analyzing their confidence level in answering questions and how many attempts it took for them to successfully complete an assessment. ## Certification and recertification options Employees can prepare to take industry certification exams through our Certification Pathways or earn recertification credit hours for associations like SHRM® and HRCI® in our Recertification Pathways. SHRM is a registered trademark of Society for Human Resource Management. ## LMS and platform integration Our training can integrate with your LMS and other platforms to streamline delivery and support your existing workflows. ## Bridge the gap between learning and application Give your team a training experience that’s flexible, practical and built to help them – today and tomorrow. [Contact us](https://scheduler.zoom.us/d/m7_zk39g/university-of-phoenix-workforce-solutions-consultation) ## Frequently asked questions Expand AllCollapse All ### What is a skill module? A skill module teaches a single skill in four to eight hours. - A one-hour skill module teaches a single skill in about one hour. Every type of skill module features one or more assessments and awards a shareable digital skill badge when completed with a score of 85% or better. ### What is a skills Pathway and what are the different types? A**Skills Pathway** is a series of skills that can be learned over a period of time. - **Prebuilt Pathway:** A series of two or more existing skill modules that’s ready to launch today.  - **Training Pathway:** A series of two or more one-hour skill modules that does not prepare employees for a certification exam or help them earn recertification credits. - **Certification Pathway:** Completing this Prebuilt Pathway can help employees prepare for a third-party certification exam.  - **Recertification Pathway:** Completing this Prebuilt Pathway can help employees earn recertification credits for a specific agency such as SHRM® and HRCI®. - **Tailored Skills Pathway:** Select multiple existing skill modules to create this Pathway. Skill modules and assessments can be modified slightly to accommodate the needs of your business.  - **Custom Skills Pathway:** Our team will build completely new skill modules and assessments for your business and workforce. ### How do I get started? If you’re ready to learn more about what University of Phoenix professional development can do for your business and workforce,[contact us](https://www.phoenix.edu/workforce-solutions/contact.html) today!