No lectures. No theory. Just real work done.

ERG University is built around learn-as-you-do sessions where ERG leaders, executive sponsors, and oversight managers turn proven frameworks into practical tools, decisions, and strategic plans. Every session combines data-backed research, science-based practices, and battle-tested insights — so you leave with answers, assets, and action steps you can use immediately. Open enrollment. No membership required.

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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

Track 01

1-hour intensives using learn-as-you-do ERG Leader Blueprints to document key group decisions, policies, processes and plans.

ERG Leader Management Essentials

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

Track 02

2-hour interactive sessions for professional skills development needed to lead with confidence.

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

Track 03

2-hour workshop clarifying the Executive Sponsor role and impact on the organization to then create individual gameplans.

How to be an Excellent Executive Sponsor Workshop

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 Intelligence Book
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