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The Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community: Self-Paced: April 2026

April 6–May 1, 2026
Online

Successfully working with and supporting higher education requires more than knowing the latest technology—it demands a deep understanding of how institutions make decisions, fund priorities, and form partnerships. This learning experience equips you to navigate governance structures, identify key stakeholders, and interpret strategic plans to align technology solutions with institutional goals. You’ll explore funding models, procurement processes, and relationship-building strategies that foster trust and drive sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships across the higher ed ecosystem.

This self-paced, four-week online program is fully asynchronous, with an optional live Q&A session with faculty. Curated by senior higher education leaders, the program provides targeted resources and practical guidance to help participants build the skills and insights needed to successfully navigate and thrive within the higher education environment.

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What You’ll Learn

  • Decision Drivers: Governance and Stakeholder Impact on Technology Investments
  • Strategic Plans, Funding Sources, and the Path to Technology Adoption
  • Strategic Procurement: Aligning Engagement and Negotiation with Institutional Priorities

By the end of this program, you will be able to:

  • checkmarkMap decision-making networks within a higher education institution, identifying formal and informal influencers who shape technology priorities.
  • checkmarkAnalyze an institution’s strategic plan to align technology proposals and solutions with stated goals and long-term initiatives.
  • checkmarkAssess funding sources and constraints—including grants, state allocations, and consortium memberships—to inform engagement strategies.
  • checkmarkNavigate the procurement process to align proposals with institutional timelines, compliance requirements, and approval pathways.
  • checkmarkDevelop tailored engagement and negotiation strategies that reflect institutional priorities, governance structures, and culture.
  • checkmarkBuild and sustain strategic partnerships that foster trust and deliver long-term value for both the institution and the technology provider.
  • checkmarkIntegrate insights from governance, planning, funding, and procurement to position technology solutions for successful adoption and impact.

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About the Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community: Self-Paced Experience

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    Program Dates

    April 6–May 1, 2026

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    Duration

    Four weeks

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    Time Commitment

    1-2 hours per competency

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    Who Should Attend?

    Anyone doing business with or partnering with higher education institutions

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    Program Delivery

    Online
    (Self-Paced and Asynchronous)

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    Credential

    Successful completers receive a digital microcredential

What Members Are Saying About the EDUCAUSE
The Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community: Self-Paced

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I thought the program was a great overview of how to engage with a higher education institution. It provided some great insight on how I can adopt my style to resonate better with these institutions.

— Past Participant, Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community: Self-Paced


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This course was fantastic. I was able to explore concepts on a larger scale than what I had experience with and feel like it did a great job preparing me to be successful in this role and industry.

— Past Participant, Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community: Self-Paced

Why Choose The Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community: Self-Paced?

  • Networking: Connect with a network of higher ed professionals and peers at similar career stages.
  • Mentorship: Gain access to personalized coaching from faculty as part of the program.
  • Dedicated Learning Time: Fixed schedules help with focus, accountability, and deeper learning—without the distractions or temptations to multitask. Please plan to be fully engaged throughout the program and step away from day-to-day tasks as much as possible
  • Hands-On, Real-World Application: Build essential higher education engagement skills through practical exercises, case scenarios, and peer discussions. Apply concepts immediately by mapping decision-making networks, analyzing strategic plans, navigating procurement processes, and developing tailored strategies to foster long-term institutional partnerships.
  • Live Feedback and Support: Get instant input from faculty and peers to refine your approach and build confidence.
  • Registration

    $470
    (EDUCAUSE Members)

    $560
    (Nonmembers)

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  • Key Dates

    Aug 29

    Registration Open

    Registration is now open.

    Apr 6

    Program Begins

    The Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community begins on April 6, 2026.

    May 1

    Program Ends

    The Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community ends on May 1, 2026.