The Lifetime Learner

Spotlighting the industries, trends, and skills driving disruption in education, the workforce, and the people in them

Continued Success for a Lifetime

We live in an era of disruption and it's touching all countries, industries, companies, and workers. Exposure to emerging trends and skill shifts have become essential to long-term career success in the future of work. As a leader in innovative educational delivery, Georgia Tech Professional Education (GTPE) serves as a trusted partner for working professionals in tech, business, and leadership.

The Lifetime Learner, GTPE's blog, showcases individuals and industry leaders using lifelong learning to transform their careers and inspire change in their industries. Whether you're a working professional interested in the effects of digital transformation or looking for resources to support your career journey, our blog will provided an unparalleled prospective to education innovation, industry trends, the future of work, and lifelong learning.

Industry & Trends

It's Not Failure — It's Just Culture

Sep 15, 2025 | GTPE Communications
What happens when things go wrong in our workplaces? What is the first thing you or others do or say when confronted with a disruption?How we respond to failure can be just as important as how we pla… Read Article >
Industry & Trends

The Enduring Power of Durable Skills in the Workplace

Sep 12, 2025 | GTPE Communications
As technology, artificial intelligence, and changing expectations continue to rapidly impact the workplace, durable skills remain timeless qualities.While technical and work-related experience can op… Read Article >
Industry & Trends

What Does a Project Manager Do?

Aug 27, 2025 | GTPE Communications
In today’s project economy, we rely on project managers to keep complex initiatives on track. Projects are precisely planned with ambitious objectives yet must also adhere to strict constraints like … Read Article >
Working & Learning

Hacking Online Student Connection

Aug 22, 2025 | Kat Bell
When deciding to go back to school, either online or in person, students often weigh the pros and cons of each. Online education, while flexible and supportive of working professionals’ lives, can be… Read Article >
Industry & Trends

Top Project Management Methodologies 

Aug 21, 2025 | GTPE Communications
Project management is a field encompassing numerous specializations and methodologies. Across a range of sectors, these adapted approaches reflect the unique objectives and team dynamics that undersc… Read Article >
Industry & Trends

Adventures in AI: A Futurist's Reading Recommendation

Aug 20, 2025 | GTPE Communications
As Generative AI is integrated into daily life at an increased pace, I’m reminded of one of my favorite authors, novelist/futurist Neal Stephenson. Known for his works of speculative fiction, I’m rec… Read Article >