Morningstar
Morningstar Career Growth & Development
Frequently Asked Questions
At Morningstar, we want you to keep growing, with room to learn new skills, try new things or go deeper in your craft. There are opportunities for continuous learning, internal transfers, and access to resources designed to support development in the direction that matters to you. From AI upskilling to advanced degrees, our programs are built for every stage of your career.
Morningstar supports employees in learning new skills by offering programs built for every stage of a career, from AI upskilling to advanced degrees.
We offer an annual Flex Stipend that may be used for professional development and/or personal well-being, professional certification support that can be used for exam fee reimbursement covering CFA, CAIA, CFP, and CPA credentials dependent on role and manager approval, and for qualifying employees, a global tuition reimbursement program.
Since launching globally in 2025, the Flex Stipend has reached more than 85% participation.
Skills and leadership programs span AI Academy, Finance Academy, Manager Academy, the Emerging Leader Program, Leader Academy, and the High-Performer Program. Our AI Academy has earned three Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards.
Morningstar Employee Perspectives
What habits or routines do you employ to develop your skills as an engineer? How does Morningstar encourage you to do so?
As a software engineer, I try to keep myself updated with the latest technologies and frameworks by taking online courses on Udemy or Coursera. I also have short-term goals that help me to stay focused and achieve my long-term goals.
Morningstar provides free LinkedIn courses and $1,000 in assistance to attend seminars, conferences and online courses. In December 2022, an agile workshop helped me achieve a better understanding of the methodology and how best it can be applied within our teams.
Morningstar's AI Academy has received three Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards®: a Gold Award for Best Custom Content and Silver Awards for Best Learning Strategy and Best Use of AI for Learning.
The Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards® recognize organizations that successfully develop and deploy programs, strategies, technologies, and solutions that deliver measurable business results and advance excellence in human capital management.
Morningstar’s AI Academy was recognized for its strategic approach to building artificial intelligence (AI) fluency across the organization, helping employees develop knowledge, confidence, and practical skills so they can use AI effectively and responsibly in their work.
"AI Academy is designed to help employees put AI to work in meaningful ways while using it responsibly," said Kevin Seifert, senior director of learning and development at Morningstar. "By tailoring the experience to Morningstar's business, we've seen participants turn curiosity into action, from streamlining everyday workflows to developing and sharing AI-powered solutions. This recognition reinforces the value of investing in AI capabilities that can scale across the organization."
AI Academy is a 10-week learning journey designed to help employees build AI confidence, explore responsible AI use cases, and better understand Morningstar's AI landscape. Through self-paced learning, facilitated sessions, peer collaboration, and hands-on practice, academy participants receive education on how AI can be applied in their roles while navigating responsible AI use considerations.
Since launch, the program has reached more than 6,000 colleagues globally, representing more than half of Morningstar's workforce. The program's impact is reflected in both adoption and application. Participants have used knowledge gained from AI Academy to help improve research, content creation, analysis, communications, and other day-to-day workflows.
As AI capabilities continue to evolve, Morningstar plans to expand the program with a refreshed digital-first learning experience and a new Agentic AI module. Through realistic workplace scenarios and simulations, participants can explore how AI is moving beyond chat-based interactions toward more automated and action-oriented ways of working.
The Brandon Hall Group™ recognition underscores Morningstar's ongoing commitment to employee development and innovation. As AI continues to reshape the future of work, Morningstar remains focused on equipping employees with the knowledge, tools, and opportunities that can help grow their careers, embrace new technologies, and contribute to the company's long-term success.
Morningstar Employee Reviews
What People Are Saying About Morningstar
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Internal Mobility: Open roles are frequently filled by internal candidates, signaling meaningful pathways to move across roles and levels. Company materials also describe mechanisms like an internal career marketplace and academies that support movement across business areas.
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Training & Education Access: Annual education stipends, tuition assistance, and a learning platform are described as widely available. Structured programs such as the Morningstar Development Program and other academies provide formal training, coaching, and hands-on learning.
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Leadership Development: Manager Academy, Leader Academy, Emerging Leaders, and High Performer programs are outlined to prepare colleagues for greater scope and leadership responsibilities. Early-career paths and internships are also described as offering exposure to senior leaders.
Morningstar's Benefits
Allows employees to pursue continuing education during work hours
Hosts Lunch and Learns
Job training & conferences
Offers mentorship program
Provides continuing education stipend
Provides online course subscriptions
Provides paid industry certifications
Provides tuition reimbursement
Promote from within
Provides customized development tracks
