Single sessions. Live- led. You leave with the work done.

ERG University is where ERG leaders, executive sponsors and oversight managers get real work done. Open enrollment. No membership required.

NOW ENROLLING

Trimester 3

Sep – Nov 2026

12 classes across 3 tracks
English + Español options available
Multiple time zones — US, Europe, AET
Captions on for all classes

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FORMAT

Live virtual, 1-hr classes, 1- and 2-hr workshops

PRICE

Starts at $199/class · Members save 20%

WHO IT'S FOR

Leaders, Sponsors & Oversight Managers

REFUND POLICY

Fully refundable to 7 days prior

🏷️ ELA members save 20% on every class. Log in to ELA Online to get your discount code before registering. Organization Memberships include ERG U tickets — check with your Member Success Manager.

2026 Trimester 3 Offerings

ERG LEADER MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS

Group Leader Classes

60-minute live-led virtual sessions covering all aspects of ERG leadership.

60 min · Virtual

8–15 students

Expert-facilitated

Spanish options

$199/person

TOPICS

Group Governance
Growing Your Group
Planning Programming
Promoting Your Group
Measuring Group Health
Leader Goals & Succession

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

Leadership Development Workshops

Targeted 2-hour workshops for leaders and oversight managers who want to build or strengthen specific leadership skills.

120 min · Virtual

8–15 students

Expert-facilitated

$299/person

TOPICS

How to Use Data to Tell Your ERG Story
How to Confidently Deliver Impactful Presentations
How to Lead Highly Effective Meetings
How to Lead Without Authority
Coaching Skills for ERG Leaders

EXECUTIVE SPONSOR WORKSHOPS

How to be an Excellent Executive Sponsor

This 2-hour workshop equips Executive Sponsors with the practical knowledge to succeed in this unfamiliar but critical role — covering why they matter, what excellent sponsorship looks like, and how to measure success.

2-hour workshop

Virtual

$595/person

WORKSHOP TAKEAWAYS

Know what is too little and too much ERG involvement.
Understand how sponsors best support ERG leaders.
Recognize why sponsors are critical to all ERGs.
Create a personal game plan and collaboration process.

WHY ERG UNIVERSITY

Built for the way ERG champions actually learn

Open to anyone — no ELA membership required. Designed for efficiency, flexibility, and immediate application.

Global Access

Most classes are offered twice to accommodate time zones. Select classes are also available in Spanish, with captions available for all courses.

Built for Action

Every class is designed around "learn as you do." Leaders leave with a completed deliverable, framework, or tool they can use immediately.

Fits Your Reality

Register for one class or the full series. Tickets are fully changeable and refundable up to 7 days prior, and transfers are always available.

Skills That Transfer

ERG University builds critical business skills including marketing, communication, coaching, budgeting, and reporting that transfer to any leadership role.

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Common Questions

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2026 Trimester 3 · Now Enrolling

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Classes run Sep through Nov.

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ERG University

Certification

ERG Leader Certification
ERG Oversight Manager Certification
Expert ERG Trainer Certification

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ERG Leaders
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Events

ERG Learning Labs
LeadERGetogethers
Oversight Manager Summit

Research & Resources

ERG Intelligence Book
ERG Role Descriptions
The Real ROI of ERGs
ERG Trends Briefing
Metrics & Business Impact Study
Solution Partners

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Advisory Sessions
Policy Guide Review & Creation
ERG Summit Content & Delivery
Awareness Day Programming