About Us

The Department of Learning and Development was established in 2017 at Presidency University to bridge the gap between industry and academia, focusing primarily on developing the required knowledge, skills, and attitudes among students. The department prepares students to be equipped with the competencies required to succeed in the corporate environment.

RESEARCH

The L and D team pioneers many initiatives at the university, like placement boot camp, employability workshops, speakathons, scavenger races, the book-a-day challenge, and many more. A dedicated team of L&D professionals develops courses for both students and faculty. Courses for the students are designed in a unique way to cater to the budding professionals of each school at the university. They are industry-oriented, integrating them with new-age pedagogy.

The modules offered fall into three basic categories

  • Aptitude training (verbal ability, quantitative reasoning, logical reasoning)
  • Strengthening technical skills (critical thinking, problem solving)
  • Communication skills (interview etiquette, corporate etiquette)

The department of Learning and Development collaborates with the HR department and trains the faculty on a variety of subjects like growth mindset, workplace skills and manners, personality development, to name a few.

HOD Message

Dean

Dr. Umashankar K.

Head - Learning & Development

As the corporate world is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous, it is crucial to prepare our students to navigate these trajectories successfully. Driven by the vision of Presidency University, the Department of Learning and Development has been striving to give wings to the professional ambitions of our students by transforming their behavioral competencies and cognitive acumen. In addition, the department has been offering various skill-based programs to reengineer the behavioral and functional competencies required for job placements. The integration of various paradigms of knowledge and practice in the L&D courses has enabled students to evolve as holistic human beings. We are proud to say that the department has become a one-stop solution for our students who wish to add more colors to their professional dreams and soar higher in their chosen areas of excellence.

At Learning and Development, we believe that the young generation has all the potential within, but it must be awakened by a true teacher. It is our utmost priority to help students leverage their potential and evolve as impeccable professionals and virtuous citizens.

May your academic journey at Presidency University be enriching and rewarding.