Professional Development
SUNY Upstate Medical University offers employees a number of training and professional development opportunities.
Instructor-Led Classes
Organizational Training & Development
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Organizational Training & Development Course Listings
(OTD) offers employees various professional development classes as well as conducts mandatory training for all staff.
SUNY Center for Professional Development
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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.
Books
Organizational Training Book Library
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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.
Online Training
Blackboard
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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.
GOER Online Learning (SLMS)
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GOER (Governor's Office of Employee Relations) provides state employees a number of workshops and online learning modules covering topics relevant in our workplace.
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
Educational Benefits by Union or Affiliation
Upstate employees are entitled to tuition and training benefits designated by their union or affiliation (SUNY Tuition Assistance Policy ).