Professional Development

PDL Book Library

• PDL Professional Development Book Library - Resources of interest in training techniques, management, staff development, and more.

• PDL Clinical Development Book Library - Resources for clinical skills, certification test preparation, CPR and more.   

Contact: pdl@upstate.edu

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 pdlsupport@upstate.edu

Instructor-Led Computer Training

• New Horizons of Syracuse: For a class schedule and a price quote, please call 315-907-6749.

• Upstate Leadership Academy

• Professional Development and Learning Course Listings (PDL) offers employees various professional development classes as well as conducts mandatory training for all staff.

• NYS Learning Alliance/Governor's Office of Employee Relations (GOER)

  • 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)

• Training Opportunities for Managers

Brightspace

• Brightspace learning management system provides both mandatory and optional training modules for Upstate staff.

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 pdlsupport@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.

The Syracuse University Tuition Program is available to both full-time and part-time (0.50 FTE or greater) employees of SUNY Upstate (both State and Research Foundation).