For everyone
UMN Extension is a standard access YIPA member and that means our staff, interns and volunteers have access to hundreds of online learning opportunities through The Professional Youth Worker, YIPA's training platform for youth-serving professionals.
Email Samantha Schindler (schin143@umn.edu) to be added to YIPA’s Learning Management System (LMS). Once you've created an account, start with the E-library for video tutorials and the user guide. Browse the full training catalog and filter by topic, skill, or format to find exactly what you need. Your membership unlocks a wide range of learning formats:
- Recorded webinar courses: Watch sessions from experienced youth workers.
- Live webinar courses: Join interactive, youth work expert-led sessions in real time.
- Blended interactive courses: Engaging courses that mix video, digital media, and interactive activities.
- Quick takes blogs: Short, practical reads when you only have a few minutes.
Learn about topics that matter to your work—trauma-informed care, mental health, youth development, ethics, intercultural engagement, crisis intervention, self-care, leadership, and much more.