Professional Development

Upcoming Events:

Resources:

  • School of Professional Studies: The UNC Charlotte School of Professional Studies (SPS) is a powerhouse of offerings for learners during any stage of life.
  • Learning & Development Portal: UNC Charlotte partners with Cornerstone On Demand, a leading global provider of talent management software to provide a robust learning management system that enhances our ability to develop, engage and retain top talent. The Learning and Development Portal is the go-to-place to find and track all the training opportunities available to you—virtual, face-to-face and online learning—all in one portal.
  • H.E.L.P. Certificate: The Health Education Leadership and Prevention (H.E.L.P.) Certificate is an opportunity for faculty/staff to gain skills and confidence in supporting students and colleagues impacted by interpersonal violence, substance use, mental health, and basic medical emergencies. Faculty and staff will gain knowledge of campus health and wellbeing resources and referral skills to connect students and peers with appropriate care. Please visit the LOD portal to get started. 
  • ASPIRE: A no-cost certificate program for employees who want to set goals and put a plan into action for professional development through the intentional use of personal strategic planning.
  • LEAD: Required training for supervisors of employees at UNC Charlotte. Individual sessions can be attended by those in non-supervisory roles in the interest of leadership development and succession planning or as refresher training for those who have already completed LEAD certification.
  • CCL Leadership Development Program: Human Resources provides three scholarships annually for qualified individuals to attend the highly regarded Leadership Development Program offered through the internationally respected Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC.
  • Professional Administrators Certification (PAC): The program provides participants with a strong understanding of UNC Charlotte’s policies and procedures to strengthen the depth and quality of administrative support staff. Enroll here.
  • PathwayU: Ready to explore career options? PathwayU can help! It will help guide you toward discovering purpose and meaning while exploring majors and occupations that align with your interests, personality, values and workplace preferences.
  • Innovative Educators – Free Training for Higher Education

Funding/Grants/Scholarships:

  • Tuition waiver: The Tuition Waiver program enables eligible employees to have the tuition waived for courses taken at UNC Charlotte or any of the other schools in the UNC System.
  • Janet B. Royster Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship promotes staff development for permanent, full-time, non-faculty employees, as well as recognizes and honors Janet Royster’s leadership and dedication to all UNC employees.

Professional Organizations: