Partnerships

Looking to upskill your workforce or accelerate leadership development? SMU’s Corporate Training Programs deliver flexible, customized learning experiences—online, in-person, or hybrid—to meet your organization’s strategic goals.

Our expert-designed programs cover emerging technologies, leadership development, project management, cybersecurity compliance, and more. Explore the real-world case studies below to see how leading organizations partnered with SMU Continuing and Professional Education to empower their teams and drive measurable results.

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Agile Scrum

Agile Scrum Certification

Partner: multi-industry Fortune 500 company serving aviation, defense and industrial sectors

Objective: Improve project delivery speed, increase team efficiency, and better align with customer needs through Agile frameworks.

Topics Covered:

  • Agile principles and Scrum methodology
  • Hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios
  • Scrum Alliance exam preparation

Format:

  • 1.5 days of hands-on training + 0.5 day for exam
  • Includes exam fees through Scrum Alliance

Duration: 2 full days

Results: Boosted team collaboration and reduced delivery waste.

AI Strategy

Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Partner: NSBE Association

Objective: Create a comprehensive AI strategy for innovation, ideation, and operational efficiency.

Customizable for:

  • Engineers
  • Executives
  • Individual contributors

Topics Covered:

  • Strategic integration of AI
  • Cross-functional alignment
  • Business applications of AI

Duration: 1–2 day workshop

Results: Unified direction for enterprise-wide AI adoption

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) or Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA)

Partners: Global aerospace technology company

Objective: Prepare employees for CMMC certification with a CAICO-approved training provider.

CCP Course Content:

  • 10 lessons covering CMMC Level 1 practices
  • Evidence collection and exam mapping guides

CCA Course Content:

  • 18 lessons in cybersecurity assessment
  • In-depth exam mapping and best practices

Format: Virtual or in-person; 2 full days or 4 half days

Includes: Exam preparation and official materials

Results: Compliance readiness for DoD contract requirements

Data Visualization and Storytelling

Data Visualization and Storytelling

Partner: Fortune 1000 HR technology firm

Objective: Empower consultants to communicate insights through compelling, data-driven presentations.

Workshop Format:

  • Day 1: Full-day training + homework assignment
  • Day 2 (1 week later): Follow-up workshop to refine techniques

Topics Covered:

  • Effective data storytelling
  • Creating persuasive infographics
  • Tailoring presentations for clients

Duration: 2 days

Results: Stronger client engagement and improved sales support

Emerging Leaders

Emerging Leaders

Partner: Global leader in contractor and supplier information and risk management

Objective: Prepare early-career professionals to transition into leadership roles.

Topics Covered:

  • Time management and goal alignment
  • StrengthsFinder and self-awareness
  • Team motivation and decision-making
  • Emotional intelligence and communication

Duration: 2 days

Results: Strong foundation for long-term leadership growth

Design Thinking Session

Hands-On Design Thinking

Partner: Dal-Tile

Objective: Instill a customer-centric mindset through experiential Design Thinking.

Topics Covered:

  • Stakeholder and empathy mapping
  • Creative ideation
  • Journey maps and solution prototyping

Format: 1-2 full-day workshops

Results: Enhanced innovation and collaboration culture

High Potential Leadership

High Potential Leadership Development

Partner: Fortune 500 insurance and financial services company

Objective: Build a leadership pipeline to ensure long-term organizational success.

Format: Monthly workshops over 4–6 months

Participants: Selected high-potential employees

Topics Covered:

  • Organizational awareness and financial acumen
  • Executive presence and StrengthsFinder leadership

Results: Ready-to-lead talent across key business areas

Students in the first cohort of the AT&T Data Science Scholars program

Internship Scholars Program

Partner: AT&T Data Science Scholars

Objective: Prepare students for real-world work during internship program and provide students with hands-on project experience aligned with company systems.

Program Design:

  • 8-week bootcamp in a company-chosen topic (e.g., cybersecurity, data science, marketing)
  • 8-week internship with team-integrated projects
  • Capstone: Final project presentation to leadership

Duration: 13 weeks

Results: Immediate business impact and 360 talent pipeline development

Leadership Excellence

Leadership Excellence

Partner: Global leader in contractor and supplier information and risk management

Objective:
Strengthen leadership capabilities among managers and individual contributors.

Topics:

  • Executive Team Dynamics
  • Hands-on Design Thinking
  • Effective Communication
  • Includes two hour-long 1:1 coaching sessions for each participant

Duration: 3 days

Results: Elevated leadership confidence and effectiveness

Supervision Masterclass

Supervision Masterclass

Partner: Global leader in contractor and supplier information and risk management

Objective:
Equip new and experienced managers with essential team leadership skills.

Topics Covered:

  • Managing team dynamics and difficult conversations
  • Business communication and upward influence
  • Financial acumen and value-based leadership

Duration: 3 days

Results: Empowered supervisors with practical leadership tools

Why Partner with SMU for Corporate Training?

  • Custom Curriculum: Built to meet your goals, industry, and audience
  • Flexible Delivery: In-person, virtual, hybrid options
  • Expert Instructors: Industry leaders and university faculty
  • Proven Results: Trusted by top organizations across industries
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Become an Employer Partner

Want to offer your employees access to all the continuing education options available through SMU? Become an employer partner and offer your employees:

  • Opportunity to enroll in SMU master's degrees and noncredit certificate programs at a deep discount
  • On-site events and professional development webinars from leading SMU instructors
  • Discounted custom programming and direct billing

 

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Special Topics in Engineering

SMU Lyle School of Engineering now offers customized programs in topics like:

  • Emotional Intelligence for Engineers
  • Innovating with AI and Digital Twins
  • Leading Quantum Readiness
  • AI Governance and Risk

 

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