Professionals
Stay ahead in a changing world. The Academy for Lifelong Development is for every professional who wants to continue to develop, learn and grow.
Discover our educational offering
The UM Academy for Lifelong Development regularly offers new programmes to continue developing your knowledge and skills. Our programmes give you a competitive edge in the job market, helping you to move quickly, flexibly, and proactively through your career.
The range of courses and programmes at the UM Academy for Lifelong Development is broad and interdisciplinary. There is always something relevant for your field and matching to your interests.
Where do you want to begin?
Find an educational programme that suits you right away. You can filter by theme, duration, costs, language and many others.
Contact us for a tailor-made in-company solution. In co-creation with you, we develop education and training courses that deliver the best results for your organisation.

Find a theme that interests you
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About the Academy for Lifelong Development
The Academy for Lifelong Development, or UM Academy for short, plays a key role in supporting the regional labour market by offering high-quality solutions for lifelong development. By offering hands-on education and training oriented towards the labour market, we enhance the employability of our students, staff, alumni and fellow Limburg residents, regardless of their age, experience or educational background. At the same time, we help companies and organisations to become future-proof. Thanks to rigorous labour-market research and long-term relationships with employers and employees, we ensure the ongoing relevance of our solutions in lifelong development. UM Academy collaborates with specialised training centres at Maastricht University to develop a course offer optimally suited to our professionals and the labour market.
Read more about the UM Academy.

Learn at your own pace
Learning while working can be a real challenge, both in content and logistics. That is why our programmes are tailored to your interests and the latest trends in your field, all while fitting into your busy, modern life. At Maastricht University, you can choose a quick training session, an in-depth course, or customised programmes for your entire organisation.
For UM colleagues: design a course
As a UM employee, you can share your expertise by designing new courses or training programmes. We’ll support you every step of the way, from developing your idea to creating engaging content that meets market demands.
Read how you can contribute to the lifelong development of professionals.
