Western Governors University

About Us

Higher education

Your Employees Matter, So Invest in Their Education
In today’s competitive business landscape, your employees are the most valuable asset to help push your organization forward.

At WGU, we understand the importance of helping them hone their skills and arming them with the knowledge they need to help your business thrive. By partnering with WGU, you can develop world-class talent to help you rise above the competition.

Since our inception as a nonprofit university in 1997, our online courses have helped hundreds of thousands of students earn their degrees while working. Our unique model enables you to stay flexible and meet the needs of your employees, and our industry-relevant curriculum means your workforce will get the education they need to succeed in the modern business world. Becoming a WGU partner will pay dividends for you and your employees.

The WGU Difference
*We are aligned with your company's objectives to put your employees on the path to success.
*Our experienced advisors are dedicated to finding the right programs for your employees.
*We offer scalable, industry-relevant programs that cost about half the national average.
*Our flexible courses work around your employees’ schedules.
*We provide dedicated mentors to ensure your employees have the support they need.
*Our completion rates that are higher than the national average.
*WGU pioneered competency-based education. We remain the only institution offering competency-based degrees at scale.
*$23M in needs-based scholarships awarded to over 11,000 students in FY21.