Training and professional development — 2025

In 2025, the Business School of the National University of the Pacific ( Universidad ORT Uruguay ) held the third edition of the “ Programme ” for Women Leaders, an executive training program designed for female entrepreneurs, shareholders, and business owners, as well as female executives, directors, and managers in public and private organizations.

Registration for the 2025 edition was open to professionals outside the Universidad ORT Uruguay, with no requirement to be a student or graduate of the institution.

The third edition of the program was presented on April 24, 2025, during a virtual information session aimed at individuals interested in women’s leadership. The event was organized by the Universidad ORT Uruguay to promote this executive education program. 

The program provided tools to strengthen leadership, self-awareness, and professional networking, with a focus on the challenges faced by women in executive and management positions.

The event concluded on September 4, 2025, with the “Leadership Conversations” session, held at the World Trade Center in Montevideo. The event brought together participants from three generations of the program and leaders from the business community to share experiences on leadership and professional development.

In September 2025, the Business School at the University of the Andes ( Universidad ORT Uruguay ) offered the open Executive Education course “Leading Teams with the Brain in Mind,” taught by Dr. Lucas Canga, a specialist in neuroscience applied to leadership.

The event took place during the specialist’s visit to the Business School in September 2025. On that occasion, the professor taught classes for both the Master’s in Human Resources Management and an open Executive Education course, which is distinct from graduate-level training. 

The training session focused on the application of neuroscience to team management and decision-making.

During the training, electroencephalography equipment was used to visualize brain responses to various stimuli. The training also covered tools such as neurofeedback and neuropsychological questionnaires, as applied to the development of leadership skills and stress management.

The course was organized as a one-time professional development activity during the specialist's visit to the university; it was separate from the regular executive education program and open to professionals from outside ORT.

On April 2, 2025, the School of Business and Management ( Universidad ORT Uruguay ) hosted the conference “Leading with Confidence and Determination,” presented by Isabel Fonseca, a specialist in professional development and women’s leadership, in the auditorium on the Pocitos Campus.

The event featured a public call for participation that included a registration link for graduates of the “ Programme ” (Women Leaders Development Program), members of the educational community, and others interested in strengthening their leadership skills.

During the session, participants explored tools for overcoming personal barriers that hinder professional development, such as perfectionism, complacency, and the constant need for validation. They also worked on strategies for building self-confidence, practicing mindfulness, and making decisions.

In April 2025, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at the University of the South ( Universidad ORT Uruguay ) and the National Institute for Employment and Vocational Training (INEFOP) announced the call for applications for the 22nd edition of Arena Emprendedora, a free training program aimed at local and migrant women interested in developing or strengthening their businesses.

The proposal combined business development tools, insights into Uruguay’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and hands-on activities based on performing arts methodologies. The announced schedule included 19 virtual sessions between April 29 and August 29, 2025.

In November 2025, during the Women's Entrepreneurship Day Uruguay event, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship presented Arena Emprendedora, a training and mentoring initiative that brought together more than 30 women from different departments across the country. The program promotes the development of entrepreneurial skills, decision-making, and the creation of collaborative networks among participants.

This edition drew 238 registrations, reflecting the interest in an entrepreneurship training program aimed at women in the community.

In 2025, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at the University of the Andes ( Universidad ORT Uruguay ) announced the call for applications for “Eco-Entrepreneurs: Shaping a Sustainable Future,” a free training program aimed at entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises interested in incorporating sustainability criteria into their operations.

The program announced a 40-hour training course on the circular economy, corporate sustainability, new economies, business models, digitalization, artificial intelligence, and green jobs. The call for applications, published in June, set the start date for July 14, 2025, with virtual sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The events were held in February and July 2025, with 100 and 77 registrations, respectively, for a total of 177 registrations for the year.