WGU ALUMNI: CAREER SUPPORT
Learning Resources
Continue Learning and Excel in Your Industry with Free Learning Resources for Alumni!
You chose WGU to earn your degree—now take advantage of our continuing education opportunities to enhance your skills and stay ahead in your field.
LinkedIn Learning
An online educational platform with 16,000+ courses to help you discover and develop business, creative, and technology skills through expert-led course videos.
WGU Alumni Library
Download and read 150,000+ ebooks, search a database of thousands of peer-reviewed journals and general periodicals, view 40,000 profiles of global public and nonpublic companies, and more.
Pluralsight
A technology skills platform that includes expert-authored online courses on software dev, IT ops, data science, and more. Prepare for industry certifications and other career-advancing opportunities.
Percipio
Access a range of training resources (books, courses, and videos on business, IT, well-being, certifications, production and collaboration, and digital skills) whenever and wherever you have the need.
MindEdge Learning
Use the discount code wgualumni at check-out to get access to these MindEdge courses for free. Course topics include: Management, Leadership, HR, Finance, Communication, and more. SHRM credits are available.
Teaching Channel
Watch 1,400+ classroom videos on topics like differentiation, class culture, and new teachers. Teaching Channel has partnered with top educators around the country to film real classrooms in every subject and grade level. Every video has been vetted by education professionals to ensure they'll help you follow best practices.
Alumni Cybersecurity Club
Advance your cybersecurity career by discussing and practicing hands-on cybersecurity concepts including, but not limited to, network security, digital forensics, penetration testing, and cryptography.
Sigma
Sigma, the international honor society of nursing, develops leaders in the profession through recognition, education, and global opportunities and provides free online education, webinars, and additional resources for all nurses.
Handshake
WGU’s Career & Professional Development team operates Handshake—a modern career development platform used nationally by top universities and employers.
Nurses on Boards Coalition
The Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) represents national nursing and other organizations working to build healthier communities in America by increasing nurses’ presence on corporate, health-related, and other boards, panels, and commissions.
The National Society of Leadership and Success
Some of the benefits for members include: access to a five-step, skill-building leadership program; scholarship opportunities; a personalized letter of recommendation; and an online job bank. If this interests you and you’d like to continue your education with NSLS, join the WGU Alumni chapter today!
There is a $95 registration fee.
WGU Advance Equity Speaker Series
WGU’s Advance Equity Speaker Series is an online monthly program featuring guests who share their insights and perspectives on various topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Please note that the learning resources offered to alumni are subject to review, and WGU reserves the right to modify or discontinue any resource at any time. These decisions are made at the discretion of WGU and its partners. Additionally, the opinions, instruction, and claims presented within these resources may not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of WGU or the WGU Alumni Relations team.
Returning Grads Enjoy VIP Benefits
You've learned how easy it is to fit a WGU degree program into your life, so keep going! As a returning student, you'll receive a number of perks. If you're ready, we'd love to welcome you back to WGU to pursue a master's degree. Click here to learn more about returning to WGU.
Elite Applicant Status
Your application for admission is much shorter than the standard application, and it will automatically be moved to the front of the line for consideration.
Exclusive Scholarship Opportunities
Returning grads are eligible to apply for the exclusive Alumni Master's Degree Scholarship, valued at up to $2,500.
New Student Scholarship Eligibility
Returning WGU graduates are also eligible to apply for the scholarship opportunities available to new students.
Why Continue at WGU?
Maintain Momentum
You’ve earned a bachelor’s degree. You know how a WGU degree fits into your life, so why not keep going? Continue on and earn your master’s at WGU in as few as 12 to 18 months.
Progress Your Career
On average, advanced degree holders make $17,000 more than those with just a bachelor’s. For a small investment, you can earn your master’s degree at WGU and see big returns.
Exclusive Access
As a continuing student, you can enroll more quickly and apply for an alumni-only scholarship. Visit your student portal to complete the enrollment process quickly.
Explore Master's Degree Programs at WGU
We offer degree programs in four in-demand fields. See what else is available.
