Professional Development

SUNY Upstate Medical University offers employees a number of training and professional development opportunities.

Online Training

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.

GOER Training

Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) This website provides state employees a number of online learning modules covering topics relevant in our workplace.

Skillsoft E-Learning

Skillsoft E-Learning is available to all Upstate employees and is a great resource for improving your computer skills as well as professional/personal development.

Computer Resources

• Computer Resource Center
• Groupwise for Beginners Tutorial (Blackboard)
• Self Serve 'My Info' Tutorial
  (Access time accruals, payroll, and training information)
  This material also is sent through inter-office mail to employees after one month of employment, along with their username/password.

Classes

Organizational Training & Development

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

SUNY Center for Professional Development

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.

Educational Benefits by Union or Affiliation

Upstate employees are entitled to tuition and training benefits designated by their union or affiliation.

• All State Employees
• CSEA
• Management/Confidential (M/C)
• PEF/Registered Nurses
• Research Foundation
• UUP