A leader with history and momentum
With 200 years of academic excellence and a strong reputation across the Southeast, Furman is a recognized partner for organizations seeking credible, high-quality professional development.
Learning that fits your team
Choose from in-person, online, or hybrid delivery formats to meet the needs of your business—whether it’s a single workshop, a certificate program, or a full custom series, we make it work for your schedule and your team.
Solutions built for you
We adapt existing programs or design new ones to match your goals, tackle your industry’s challenges, and fit your team’s culture, delivering immediate value through every course.
Experts who’ve been there
Your team will learn from experienced practitioners who blend research-driven insight with hard-earned experience in leadership, design, innovation, data analytics, and more.
Impact you can measure
Furman’s programs are built to inspire action. They help strengthen leadership pipelines, boost retention, and equip teams with skills that drive performance and innovation long after the training ends.
Walking away, I felt like a builder. I could take what I’d learned and pour it into others. I wanted to give back what had been given to me. I was able to go help others, share the wealth, share the knowledge.
Dr. Edwina Perrin
Founder
Leadership Matters Academy
Furman tapped into instructors who had real-world experience. These are people who’ve built businesses, and they can talk about their positive and, more importantly, their negative learnings. The entrepreneurs were able to really take those lessons and apply them to their own initiatives and immediately get feedback.
Brett Owen
Head of Incubation
North American Michelin Innovation Lab
The camaraderie, the joy that we all receive from being in class together every month, we miss it. So, I’m just grateful for the opportunity.
Brittany Brackett
Executive Director and Founder
Outstanding Youth Awards Initiative
Partnering with Furman means more than bringing training to your workplace—it’s about obtaining flexible, high-impact learning experiences aligned with your goals, industry, and culture.
No matter which option you choose, every Furman partnership follows a collaborative, four-step process we call the 4 Ds:
Discovery
We learn about your needs.
Design
We build the solution together.
Delivery
We implement the program.
Debrief
We review results and plan next steps.
You choose the level of customization that best aligns with your organization’s needs and aims:
Read about the transformative partnerships between organizations and the Furman Innovation Lab that turn ideas into impact. Explore real stories of collaboration, creativity, proposed solutions, and measurable outcomes that illustrate what’s possible when innovation meets purpose.
Explore Success StoriesBoost your team’s competitive edge by partnering with Furman to explore learning pathways that sharpen skills, inspire leadership, and deliver results that matter.
Our partnership opportunities extend well beyond the classroom. Organizations can also connect with Furman to access facilities for events and gatherings, enjoy on-campus housing and dining options, utilize our golf course, hire Furman students, and create internship opportunities.
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From ready-to-launch courses to customizable certificate programs, Furman Innovation Lab offerings enhance growth and address today’s biggest business challenges while delivering measurable results.
Our programs span a wide range of topics—each designed to strengthen leadership, spark innovation, and build skills that drive performance and purpose across your organization.
Leadership and team development
Innovation and strategy
Accountability and responsibility
Feedback and conflict resolution
Delegation and decision-making
Sustainability and community impact
Advocacy and policy leadership
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