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

November 2–27, 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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Why Choose This Program

  • 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
  • checkmarkLearn directly from higher ed decision makers to more effectively partner with institutions.
  • checkmarkBuild stronger relationships and position your higher ed solutions for successful adoption.
  • checkmarkDevelop tailored engagement and procurement strategies which resonate with higher ed priorities, organizational structure, and culture.

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

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    Program Dates

    November 2–27, 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

  • Registration

    $470
    (EDUCAUSE Members)

    $560
    (Nonmembers)

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  • Key Dates

    Jun 5

    Registration Open

    Registration is now open.

    Nov 2

    Program Begins

    The Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community begins on November 2, 2026.

    Nov 27

    Program Ends

    The Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community ends on November 27, 2026.