Plano, TX (USA), February 2026 - The University of Missouri–St. Louis Advanced Workforce Center announced a new partnership with Simplilearn, a global leader in digital and workforce upskilling programs, to expand UMSL’s noncredit course offerings. The collaboration brings industry-aligned learning pathways designed to help working professionals and employer partners build in-demand skills in today’s fastest-growing fields.
Through this partnership, UMSL will offer applied, career-focused programs across artificial intelligence, data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, project management, Lean Six Sigma, and IT service management. These include advanced training in Al engineering, data science, cybersecurity analysis, cloud engineering, PMP and Agile project management, six sigma certification, and ITIL 4 foundations.
"This partnership reflects UMSL’s commitment to transforming workforce development across the St. Louis region," said Reggie Hill, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Enrollment and Career Advancement at UMSL. "By combining Simplilearn’s global expertise with our local employer partnerships and academic strength, we are creating pathways that accelerate talent development and directly support economic growth."
Employer partners and individual learners will have access to flexible, high-quality training opportunities that support skill development and career advancement. These offerings further expand the AWC’s growing portfolio of noncredit, career-focused programs, including micro-credentials, professional development workshops, customized employer training solutions, and short-term learning pathways designed to help working adults quickly build in-demand skills that lead to career mobility.
"Partnering with Simplilearn allows the Advanced Workforce Center to expand our reach and deliver modern, market-aligned pathways that meet learners and employers where they are," said Jamie Liston, Executive Director of Career Development and Professional Learning at UMSL.
