Professional Development

The Office of Human Resource Services is dedicated to providing both training and development opportunities designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies of college staff and faculty.

• DC 37 Education Fund
• PSC-CUNY Professional Development Fund
• Faculty Professional Development

DCAS Citywide Training Center (CTC)

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) offers a variety of courses in managerial, clerical, professional development, personal development, organizational and executive development, and technology that are specifically designed to meet the training and development needs of all New York City personnel through their Citywide Training Center (CTC). Professional Certifications are also available.

• Training locations and travel directions

Cost

• $150 per day of training. Costs may vary.
• No-show fees (see note)

If you are unable to attend a course, notify the Office of HRS at least 10 business days before the course starts to avoid being charged a no-show fee.

Registration

To register for courses, employees should:

1. Complete the Citywide Training Center Application (PDF).
2. Have your immediate supervisor sign and e-mail the application to Patrick Croff, or deliver it to 1219 Boylan Hall.

Applications must be submitted at least 15 business days before the course starts to prevent course cancellation.

Professional Development and Learning Management Office (PDLM)

The Professional Development and Learning Management (PDLM) Office manages training and professional development opportunities designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies of CUNY employees. College and Central Office employees in various positions can benefit from professional development and training sessions that present progressive and innovative workplace effectiveness tools created by some of the most celebrated thinkers in the workplace learning field.

Course Schedule Information

Due to the current coronavirus crisis, all in-person professional development courses have been cancelled until further notice.

Certificate Programs

The Office of PDLM offers four specific skill enhancement certificate programs to CUNY employees. Participants must complete three core courses and two elective courses within a two-year period. For more information, click on the applicable flyer below.

• Administrative Professionals (CAP) (PDF)
• Professional Staff (CPS) (PDF)
• Managerial Competencies Certificate Program (MCC) (PDF)
• Supervisory Competencies Certificate Program (SCC) (PDF)

Cost

• $90 per day of training
• $15 per half-day desktop technology courses and $25 if two half-day sessions are taken on the same day
• No-show fees (see note)

If you are unable to attend a course, notify the Office of HRS at least 10 business days before the course starts to avoid being charged a no-show fee.

Registration

To register for courses, employees should:

1. Complete the online PDLM Application.
2. Print the application, then click the “Submit” button at the bottom.
3. Obtain your supervisor’s signature and e-mail the application to Patrick Croff, or deliver it to 1219 Boylan Hall.

Applications must reach the PDLM Office at least 15 business days before the course starts to prevent course cancellation.

Trainings on Campus

• HRS Course Offerings Calendar (PDF)

Contact Information

Patrick Croff
E: hrstraining@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5131