Training & Development

Employee Relations & Organizational Development

UAlbany is committed to life-long learning, and our employees are no exception. Career skills, tuition reimbursement and certificate programs are just some of the options UAlbany provides to help you reach your career goals.

Employee Relations & Organizational Development works with all UAlbany employees to identify training and development needs, and then coordinates with partners to design and deliver training and development opportunities.

Questions or suggestions? Contact Employee Relations & Organizational Development at 518-437-4722, by email at [email protected] or share your suggestions for future opportunities using our Feedback Form.

Upcoming Training & Development Events

2026 Supervisor Network for Success — Full Spring Schedule & Registration

The Supervisor Network for Success series is designed for UAlbany employees serving in supervisory roles who are full-time state employees with contractual obligations related to the management of unionized personnel.

Supervisors across all divisions, bargaining units, and experience levels are invited to attend. All sessions will be held on Zoom, and registration is required.

Date & Time	Session Information	Registration
10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026	Performance Management: Classified Join the ER Team for this engaging session on the steps supervisors of Classified employees can take to create meaningful performance programs and complete performance appraisal. Note: This training is appropriate for those who supervise employees in CSEA, PEF, NYSPBA, NYSCOPBA.	Register for the March 17 Performance Management: Classified.
1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026	Performance Management: Unclassified Performance programs and evaluations for Unclassified, professional employees are essential tools designed to help supervisors ensure that performance assessments are fair, effective, and contribute to employee development. Join the ER Team for this engaging session on how to establish a performance program and complete a performance evaluation for professional employees. Note: this training is appropriate for those who supervise employees in UUP and M/C.	Register for the March 19 Performance Management: Unclassified.
1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2026	Time & Attendance: Common Challenges & Strategies (Pilot) In the pilot session we will talk about some of the most common challenges supervisors face when planning, tracking, and addressing time & attendance at work. From ensuring work gets done on time to chronic lateness, long lunches and overflowing vacation banks, let's talk about how you can build balance and clarity.	Register for the March 31 Time & Attendance: Common Challenges & Strategies.
10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 2, 2026	Time and Attendance: Summer Edition: Time & Attendance, Telecommuting & Alt Work Assignments As a supervisor are you looking forward to juggling summer time & attendance? Join the ER Team to discuss ways to manage employee time and attendance when summer brings new challenges to balance time-off, vacation requests and work demands. Join us and let's talk about how to keep the dog days of summer from taking a bite out of your team's performance.	Register for the April 2 Time and Attendance: Summer Edition.
10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2026	Non-Renewal Are you a supervisor facing the difficult choice regarding whether to non-renew an employee? Join the ER Team to explore this sensitive issue and equip yourself with the knowledge and techniques needed to handle these sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy. Gain an understanding of the non-renewal process and legal considerations while learning how to deliver non-renewal decisions clearly and compassionately to support employees through the transition.	Register for the April 14 Non-Renewal.
1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026	Responsible Off-Boarding As a supervisor, it's crucial to facilitate a smooth and respectful off-boarding process for employees. From notice requirements and exit procedures to relevant policies, procedures, and agreements, ensuring a seamless transition is key. Join us as we explore the resources and policies available to help you manage off-boarding effectively and responsibly.	Register for the April 16 Responsible Off-Boarding.
1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026	Responsible Off-Boarding As a supervisor, it's crucial to facilitate a smooth and respectful off-boarding process for employees. From notice requirements and exit procedures to relevant policies, procedures, and agreements, ensuring a seamless transition is key. Join us as we explore the resources and policies available to help you manage off-boarding effectively and responsibly.	Register for the April 28 Responsible Off-Boarding.
10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2026	Non-Renewal Are you a supervisor facing the difficult choice regarding whether to non-renew an employee? Join the ER Team to explore this sensitive issue and equip yourself with the knowledge and techniques needed to handle these sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy. Gain an understanding of the non-renewal process and legal considerations while learning how to deliver non-renewal decisions clearly and compassionately to support employees through the transition.	Register for the April 30 Non-Renewal.
10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2026	Time and Attendance: Summer Edition: Time & Attendance, Telecommuting & Alt Work Assignments As a supervisor are you looking forward to juggling summer time & attendance? Join the ER Team to discuss ways to manage employee time and attendance when summer brings new challenges to balance time-off, vacation requests and work demands. Join us and let's talk about how to keep the dog days of summer from taking a bite out of your team's performance.	Register for the May 12 Time and Attendance: Summer Edition.

Professional Development Opportunities

Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS)

The Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS) provides all New York State employees with access to free trainings and resources. Review guides for using the SMLS: SLMS video and SLMS desk aid.

SUNY Center for Professional Development

The SUNY Center for Professional Development (CPD) offers an incredible array of learning opportunities.

As part of UAlbany’s commitment to provide all employees with access to high quality training and development, HR is pleased to share a streamlined UAlbany CPD General Points Procedure to financially support professional development opportunities through SUNY CPD. Using CPD General Points, UAlbany employees can access a wide range of learning experiences—such as webinars, workshops, and certificate programs—that support skill-building, knowledge enhancement, and career growth.

Who is Eligible?

All New York State employees at UAlbany—full-time and part-time—are eligible to apply, provided they meet employment criteria at the time of application, during the activity, and upon completion.

How to Apply?

Once you find a SUNY CPD General Points opportunity you are interested in, complete the UAlbany CPD General Points Application. For full details, please see the attached guidance document. Note: For SUNY CPD Technical Point opportunities, please reach out to Sandy Cowin at [email protected].

Want to Learn More about SUNY CPD?

Here are just a few quick links to get you started:

CPD Program and Events Calendar
SUNY Learning Commons: facilitates cross-campus collaboration and communication and brings together Communities of Practice across the SUNY System.
Program Areas: available for faculty, instructional designers, librarians, student success and support professionals, business operations staff, information technology staff, campus leadership, and others in administrative roles in higher education.
Lumen Circles Fellowships: Learning Communities for Effective Teaching: provides opportunities to connect with other faculty members as you explore effective instructional practices that support student success and apply them in your own teaching.

Additional UAlbany Opportunities

Opportunities for All Employees

Opportunities for Faculty & Staff

Tuition Waiver Programs

Opportunities for Faculty

Additional SUNY & Statewide Opportunities

Union & Bargaining Unit Opportunities

Please review the following state Office of Employee Relations (OER) webpages for detailed information on programs offered by OER in partnership with unions and bargaining units:

For civil service test preparation, please visit CSEA’s Test Preparation/Career Services webpage.

Conference Opportunities

Whether your goal is to attend a conference or present at one, explore some of these great options.

If you have a conference you would like to share, please email [email protected] or complete the Peer Sharing: Conference Opportunities Form with the details.

Additional Events

For additional events, please check out the following :

Annual Compliance Trainings

UAlbany Compliance Series (State-Mandated Topics)

Upon hire, and annually thereafter, UAlbany’s professional and classified employees are required to complete several online training courses on compliance, safety and other state-mandated topics. Details and deadlines are sent to employees via email each year. To complete the trainings, please sign into Skillsoft Precipio.

Comprehensive Ethics Training Course (CETC)

All University State employees are required to participate in the mandated State Ethics Training.

This training is required of all new hires within 90 days of starting employment [State Ethics Training - Live] and annually thereafter, with format alternating yearly between State Ethics Training - On Demand and State Ethics Training - Live.

To access State Ethics Training - On Demand, an online refresher course, sign into Skillsoft Precipio.

If you have been assigned to State Ethics Training - Live, an instructor-led course, register by selecting the date you would like to attend:

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May

If you have any questions or require assistance, including an accommodation to participate in the live training and/or online trainings, please contact [email protected].