Universities: how to adapt the educational offer to a world that changed in a dizzying way

The pandemic left a lesson: the most important thing about doing vocational training is not to take it face-to-face or virtually, but that its forms of learning and content adapt to what the labor market is really needing. And since it also changed during the same pandemic, it forced schools to adapt quickly.

Along these lines, the Torcuato Di Tella University (UTDT), located in the province of Buenos Aires, adjusted the Open Programs it created in 2015 to what users now need. The institution burst into new forms of online courses, but without losing sight of the wealth of networking and the applicability offered by a face-to-face meeting.

Open Programs differ from undergraduate and postgraduate careers because they promote a different learning model without the formality of evaluation and where teachers take the role of facilitators. Its objectives are to promote the development of participants from the work experience they bring to improve their skills and that they return enriched to their professional practice.

In this sense, the programs share general characteristics, since all of them have as their ultimate goal to promote professional development through knowledge and acquisition of tools according to the labor market, businesses and organizations. They offer methodologies for dealing with increasingly competitive areas, as well as updated notions regarding new management models and ways of understanding the customer or user.

Open Programs are one of the modalities of training in the Executive Education Area of the UTDT, which aim to train in the most relevant topics of the organizational behavior of the business world. These help employees of different ranks within organizations to adapt to trends and make a qualitative leap in the way they develop professionally, both in their management and leadership skills, and in decision-making. The student is not required to have a bachelor's degree, but work experience is prioritized in the subject matter to be taken.

In the area of Human Resources, programs are offered for those interested in HR agile, HR analytics, employee experience, people experience, the future of work, organizational transformation, talent management, organizational change, engagement, digital transformation, organizational behavior and consulting, among others. It is usually taken by professionals in labor relations, psychology, accounting, administration, communication, advocacy, etc.

Meanwhile, in the area of Economics and Finance, interests can be channeled in topics such as balance sheet and income statement, cash flow statement, investment and financing decisions, balance of the financial structure, portfolio management, impact investments, fintech and digital banking, finance decentralized, blockchain, digital credit, digital marketing, banks and digital wallets. It is aimed at people with experience such as accountants, administrators, in business economics, law, architecture, marketing or communication.

Technology and Business offers training in e-commerce, market places, free market, online sales, market research, measurement and benchmarking, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, NFTs, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, digital business, social networks, digital management, social media marketing, online branding and digital marketing. It is for analysts, assistants, community managers; e-commerce managers, product owners, marketing managers, etc.

The Marketing and Sales area offers programs focused on digital marketing, consumers and audiences, personal branding, segmentation, value propositions, customer centricity, design thinking, among other topics. It is ideal for professionals in communication, advertising, administration, marketing, public relations, design, business economics and marketing, among others.

For its part, the area of Organizational Competences is chosen by accountants and lawyers, specialists in human resources, administration, communication and sociology. Its content revolves around topics such as emotional intelligence, results orientation, interpersonal skills and leadership, remote, hybrid or collaborative teams, high-performance teams, accountability, effective communication, negotiation and difficult situations, influence networks and coaching, etc.

Meanwhile, in Focused Programs the topics revolve around memory and brain, learning and neurosciences, neuromarketing and neuroplasticity, decision-making, emotions, psychology, mindfulness and meditation, and others. It is intended for people working in the fields of psychology, administration, labor relations, systems, communication, advocacy and human resources.

Data Analytics offers programs in data literacy, data projects, digital transformation, analytics, information storage and processing, big data, data warehousing, cloud, business intelligence, information visualization, etc. international trade, advocacy, marketing, economics and systems.

The distinguishing features of the UTDT Open Programs are rigorous knowledge transfer, strong insertion in the business environment, pragmatic orientation with a permanent exchange of experiences. Its course format is online or by combining face-to-face instances. They last for 1 to 3 months, with an hourly charge of between 12 and 36 hours. The student who attended 75% of the classes will receive a certificate of participation.

In line with the presentation of the first semester programs, the Executive Education team will offer its traditional Di Tella Open, in both Online and Face-to-face formats, on 29 and 31 March respectively. Those who participate in the event will be able to learn about each subject in a playful and recreational way with specialized teachers. To register for the free and free event you can enter the following link.

Information about each program can be found here.