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WGU ALUMNI: CAREER SUPPORT

Learning Resources

Continue Learning and Become an Industry Elite

You chose WGU for your degree, and now you can take advantage of our continuing education opportunities. 

Free Resources for All Alumni

 

LinkedIn Learning

An online educational platform with 16,000+ courses to help you discover and develop business, creative, and technology skills through expert-led course videos.

Pluralsight

A technology skills platform that includes expert-authored online courses on software dev, IT ops, data science, and more. Prepare for industry certifications and other career-advancing opportunities.

WGU Alumni Library

Download and read 150,000+ ebooks, search a database of thousands of peer-reviewed journals and general periodicals, view 40,000 profiles of global public and nonpublic companies, and more.

 


Percipio

Access a range of training resources (books, courses, and videos on business, IT, well-being, certifications, production and collaboration, and digital skills) whenever and wherever you have the need.

MindEdge Learning

Use the discount code wgualumni at check-out to get access to these MindEdge courses for free. Course topics include: Management, Leadership, HR, Finance, Communication, and more. SHRM credits are available.

 

Teaching Channel

Watch 1,400+ classroom videos on topics like differentiation, class culture, and new teachers. Teaching Channel has partnered with top educators around the country to film real classrooms in every subject and grade level. Every video has been vetted by education professionals to ensure they'll help you follow best practices.


Hey Teach!

Hey Teach aims to provide resources, stories, inspiration, and laughs to everyone who has taken on—or is thinking about taking on—the challenging, rewarding, and vital work of educating America's kids.

 

Institute for Advancing Health Value

Access intelligence services for competencies that providers need to succeed in value-based care delivery efforts and policies along with information on market activities, including case study briefs, weekly news digests, intelligence briefs, webinars, and member meetings.

Sigma

Sigma, the international honor society of nursing, develops leaders in the profession through recognition, education, and global opportunities and provides free online education, webinars, and additional resources for all nurses.


Nurses on Boards Coalition

The Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) represents national nursing and other organizations working to build healthier communities in America by increasing nurses’ presence on corporate, health-related, and other boards, panels, and commissions. 

Handshake

WGU’s Career & Professional Development team operates Handshake—a modern career development platform used nationally by top universities and employers.

WGU Advance Equity Speaker Series

WGU’s Advance Equity Speaker Series is an online monthly program featuring guests who share their insights and perspectives on various topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 


GoCoach

GoCoach offers personalized career coaching to WGU alumni for $250 per one-hour session. Search and choose between a variety of experienced and forward-thinking coaches based on what you would like help with. Common themes include building a specific skill, navigating stakeholder relationships, and exploring growth opportunities. All WGU alumni have free access to GoCoach’s training series on topics such as change management, emotional intelligence, and more.

The National Society of Leadership and Success

Some of the benefits for members include: access to a five-step, skill-building leadership program; scholarship opportunities; a personalized letter of recommendation; and an online job bank. If this interests you and you’d like to continue your education with NSLS, join the WGU Alumni chapter today!

There is a $95 registration fee.

Please note learning resources offered to alumni are reviewed and WGU may change or discontinue any learning resource option at any time. These decisions are at the discretion of WGU and our partners. The opinions, instruction, and claims found within these learning resources may not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of WGU or WGU Alumni Relations.

Returning Grads Enjoy VIP Benefits

You've learned how easy it is to fit a WGU degree program into your life, so keep going! As a returning student, you'll receive a number of perks. If you're ready, we'd love to welcome you back to WGU to pursue a master's degree. Click here to learn more about returning to WGU.

Elite Applicant Status

Your application for admission is much shorter than the standard application, and it will automatically be moved to the front of the line for consideration.

Exclusive Scholarship Opportunities

Returning grads are eligible to apply for the exclusive Alumni Master's Degree Scholarship, valued at up to $2,500.

New Student Scholarship Eligibility

Returning WGU graduates are also eligible to apply for the scholarship opportunities available to new students.

Why Continue at WGU?

Maintain Momentum

You’ve earned a bachelor’s degree. You know how a WGU degree fits into your life, so why not keep going? Continue on and earn your master’s at WGU in as few as 12 to 18 months.

Progress Your Career

On average, advanced degree holders make $17,000 more than those with just a bachelor’s. For a small investment, you can earn your master’s degree at WGU and see big returns.

Exclusive Access

As a continuing student, you can enroll more quickly and apply for an alumni-only scholarship. Visit your student portal to complete the enrollment process quickly.

Explore Master's Degree Programs at WGU

We offer degree programs in four in-demand fields. See what else is available.