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

Explore our Spring and Summer 2026 offerings!

Supervisor Network for Success

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. Registration is required.

Date & Time	Location	Session Information	Registration
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2026	Campus Center	What Would You Do? Join Employee Relations & Organizational Development for our Spring 2026 live, in-person What Would You Do? session. This engaging, brainstorming session with peers is designed to walk through some of the biggest challenges supervisors face.	Register for What Would You Do? session.

Date & Time

Location

Session Information

Registration

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Campus Center

What Would You Do?

Join Employee Relations & Organizational Development for our Spring 2026 live, in-person What Would You Do? session.

This engaging, brainstorming session with peers is designed to walk through some of the biggest challenges supervisors face.

Register for What Would You Do? session.

Employees in CSEA Represented Positions

Date & Time	Location	Session Information	Registration
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026,	Social Science 134	Microsoft Excel Intermediate Perform calculations in Excel using formulas and functions. Use sort, filter and table tools in Excel to organize data. Create and format charts to present data. Identify strategies for working with data across multiple worksheets. Apply settings to protect worksheets. Use advanced formatting and print options.	Register for the June 4 Excel Intermediate session.
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2026 or 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026	Social Science 134	Microsoft Word Intermediate Create a template document. Insert charts, pictures and SmartArt. Format a Word document using advanced settings. Use the review tools to edit a Word document. Start a mail merge.	Register for the June 30 Word Intermediate session. or Register for the July 2 Word Intermediate session.
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 15 and 16, 2026	ETEC	Aspiring Leaders All participants will complete a DiSC Self-Assessment before the class to identify their leadership style. By the end of this class, you will be able to: Employ leadership strategies that focus on self-awareness and motivation to coach employees through transitions. Apply principles of emotional intelligence to build effective relationships and teams. Prepare a team for success by setting clear, achievable goals aligned to the University’s mission and the New York State code of ethics. Note: This class is three-days long and attendance is required on all three days.	Register for the July 14 to 16 Aspiring Leaders class.

Date & Time

Location

Session Information

Registration

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026,

Social Science 134

Microsoft Excel Intermediate

Perform calculations in Excel using formulas and functions.
Use sort, filter and table tools in Excel to organize data.
Create and format charts to present data.
Identify strategies for working with data across multiple worksheets.
Apply settings to protect worksheets.
Use advanced formatting and print options.

Register for the June 4 Excel Intermediate session.

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2026

or

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026

Social Science 134

Microsoft Word Intermediate

Create a template document.
Insert charts, pictures and SmartArt.
Format a Word document using advanced settings.
Use the review tools to edit a Word document.
Start a mail merge.

Register for the June 30 Word Intermediate session.

or

Register for the July 2 Word Intermediate session.

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 15 and 16, 2026

ETEC

Aspiring Leaders

All participants will complete a DiSC Self-Assessment before the class to identify their leadership style. By the end of this class, you will be able to:

Employ leadership strategies that focus on self-awareness and motivation to coach employees through transitions.
Apply principles of emotional intelligence to build effective relationships and teams.
Prepare a team for success by setting clear, achievable goals aligned to the University’s mission and the New York State code of ethics.

Note: This class is three-days long and attendance is required on all three days.

Register for the July 14 to 16 Aspiring Leaders class.

Employees in UUP Represented Positions

Empire KnowledgeBank (EKB) E-Learning

Employees in UUP represented positions have access to EKB Learning Licenses as a part of their negotiated benefits.

EKB offers a wide range of trainings, certificates and programs, as well as free videos and books.

If you would like to take a virtual tour and see all that EKB can do for you, please email [email protected] or simply request a free EKB license today.

Accessibility Training

This summer we are dedicated to continuing the momentum and unwavering commitment to integrating digital accessibility into every facet of the UAlbany experience.

Through our collaborative efforts, we are constructing an inclusive culture that empowers all members of the UAlbany community to achieve their full potential.

Deque University offers free, online accessibility training to help you get started. Explore all free accessibility training opportunities.

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.

Eligibility: All full-time and part-time New York State employees at UAlbany 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].

Learn More about SUNY CPD

Access the CPD Program and Events Calendar.
The SUNY Learning Commons facilitates cross-campus collaboration and communication and brings together Communities of Practice across the SUNY System.
Program Areas are 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 provide 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 on Mandated Topics (Due annually March 31)

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. Annual trainings are launched in the fall semester 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:

May
- May 27: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
June
- June 9: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- June 24: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
July
- July 9: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- July 24: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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].