Professional Development

Organizational Training Book Library

• Organizational Training Book Library - Resources of interest in training techniques, management, staff development, and more. Contact: Heather Clark at clarkhea@upstate.edu or 464-5463.

Empire Knowledge Bank (EKB) Online Learning

• Empire Knowledge Bank (formerly Skillsoft) offers online modules you can take at your own pace on computer skills, business skills, and more. To request an account, email OTD@upstate.edu

Instructor-Led Computer Training

• New Horizons in East Syracuse (6711 Towpath Rd, East Syracuse, NY). For a class schedule and a price quote, please call (315) 449-3290.

• Upstate Leadership Academy

• Organizational Training & Development Course Listings (OTD) offers employees various professional development classes as well as conducts mandatory training for all staff.

• Training Opportunities for Managers

Blackboard

• BLACKBOARD online courseware system provides both mandatory and optional training modules for Upstate staff. New employees will receive their Blackboard username/password via interoffice mail.

NYS Learning Alliance

• NYS Learning Alliance provides state employees a number of workshops and online learning modules covering topics relevant in our workplace.

  • NYS Learning Alliance course listings
  • Instructions for registering for NYS Learning Alliance courses via the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS)

Empire Knowledge Bank (EKB) Online Learning

• Empire Knowledge Bank (formerly Skillsoft) offers online modules you can take at your own pace on computer skills, business skills, and more. To request an account, email OTD@upstate.edu

• Located under the Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the SUNY Center for Professional Development creates and delivers customized programs for skill and knowledge development in various technical, and teaching and learning areas.