Develop Your Workforce with a Trusted University Partner
Bentley University Executive and Professional Education helps organizations build the skills needed to succeed in today's rapidly changing business environment. As an approved training provider for workforce development programs, Bentley delivers practical, business-focused learning experiences that help organizations upskill employees, strengthen leadership pipelines, and accelerate organizational performance.
Whether your goal is developing emerging leaders, enhancing financial acumen, improving project execution, or leveraging artificial intelligence in the workplace, Bentley provides flexible learning solutions designed for working professionals.
Industry-Driven Curriculum
State Funding Eligible
Empower your team and accelerate organizational growth with industry-aligned workforce training programs from a trusted, state-certified Massachusetts workforce training partner.
Experienced University Faculty
With over 200 faculty members blending expertise across business and arts and sciences, our approach is grounded in practicality and innovation. Our faculty aren't just academics—they're practitioners, drawing from real-world experiences to enrich every module they deliver.
Relevant & Skills-Based
Our programs foster innovation through skill development and lead to success by focusing on practical applications tailored to your business challenge.
Partner with an Approved Workforce Training Partner
Select from approved training courses through the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) Express Grant, enabling eligible Massachusetts employers to access significant reimbursement opportunities for employee training. Employers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees may qualify for 100% reimbursement of approved training costs, subject to program guidelines and funding availability.
Workforce Training Fund Highlights
- Up to 100% reimbursement for eligible organizations with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees.
- Up to $15,000 in annual funding per business.
- Up to $3,000 per employee per course for approved training.
- Access to university-quality business education from experienced practitioners and faculty.
Apply for a MA Workforce Training Fund Express Grant
Skills Training for Every Industry
From targeted business essentials to technical upskilling or leadership and executive development, our programs scale to meet your unique business objectives. Future-proof your organization and retain top talent through continuous learning.
Massachusetts Employer Express Grant Programs
Featured Faculty
Jennifer Xu
Jennifer Xu is a Professor of Computer Information Systems at Bentley University. She received her PhD in Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona. Her research interests include artificial intelligence, machine learning, business analytics, social network analysis, FinTech, healthcare informatics, and human-computer interaction. She has published more than 80 articles in Information Systems journals, books, and conference proceedings. She is currently serving on the editorial boards of Journal of the Association for Information Systems (JAIS) and Communications of the AIS (CAIS).
Paul Tesluk, PhD
As the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Bentley, Paul Tesluk is a national expert in leadership development, team design and effectiveness, and organizational change.
Marcus Stewart
Marcus M. Stewart is a Professor and Chair of the Management Department with 26 years as a faculty member teaching undergraduate and graduate courses on leadership, workplace diversity, organizational change, human resource management, and organizational behavior. Dr. Stewart is a member of the editorial board of the Academy of Management Learning and Education, his current research focuses on leadership, teams, cross-cultural skill development, diversity and social justice. His research has been published in Human Resource Management, the Journal of Management and Journal of Applied Psychology, among other journals.