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##### Academic and Professional Development Courses at Harvard



 

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###    Center for Workplace Development  expand\_more  

The [Center for Workplace Development](http://hr.harvard.edu/learning-development) (CWD) offers a wide range of professional, managerial, career development, and leadership courses for benefits-eligible postdocs. It is located on the 3rd floor of 124 Mt. Auburn St., across from the Harvard Square Post Office. Contact: [training@harvard.edu](mailto:///training@harvard.edu), 617-495-4895

 

 



###    English language and pronunciation ESL courses  expand\_more  

**Communication Skills from the Center for Workplace Development (CWD)**

Courses are available to benefits-eligible postdocs and offered in both Fall and Spring semesters.

- **Communicating with Confidence:** 8-Week Course (remote & in-person options available, 1.5/hrs/week). Build real-world speaking skills through live practice, group discussions, and impromptu speaking with instant feedback, you’ll learn to manage nerves, think on your feet, and share your ideas with ease. Contact: Niki Radvany, [nicole\_radvany@harvard.edu](mailto:nicole_radvany@harvard.edu) or register directly on the Harvard Training Portal [Harvard Training Portal](https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/app/me/pages/pagedetail?id=spage000000000006320)
- **Pronunciation Skills**: (remote 1.5 hrs/week). *T*hrough targeted pronunciation practice and individualized feedback, you’ll learn to hear and adjust key sounds, stress, and intonation so your ideas come across clearly—in meetings, presentations, and everyday interactions. Contact: Jennifer Goulart, jennifer, [jennifer\_goulart@harvard.edu](mailto:jennifer_goulart@harvard.edu) or register directly on the Harvard Training Portal [Harvard Training Portal](https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/app/me/pages/pagedetail?id=spage000000000006320).

These courses are listed as part of the [Harvard Bridge Program](https://hr.harvard.edu/bridge-program) at the [Center for Workplace Development](https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/app/me/pages/pagedetail?id=spage000000000006320).

Another place to consider is the [Cambridge Center for Adult Education](https://ccae.org/classes/esl), which offers affordable ESL courses.

 

 



###    Tuition Assistance Program  expand\_more  

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The [Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)](http:/harvie.harvard.edu/Compensation_Benefits/Tuition_Assistance/Tuition_Assistance_Plan/) makes it possible for benefits-eligible postdocs to take courses at Harvard and job-related courses at other institutions. You may take individual classes or pursue a degree or certificate through eligible programs at the Harvard Extension School, the Graduate School of Education and other participating Harvard schools.