Training and Development

What is a Training and Development certificate and how will achieving one benefit me?
The Office of Human Resources at St. John’s University is pleased to provide staff and administrators with the opportunity to significantly enhance their professional development through three Training and Development Certificate Programs. The programs offer a curriculum of Core and Elective workshops for which employees earn professional development units (PDUs) and work toward receipt of a framed Certificate of Completion and a special year-end luncheon. 

How a Certificate Program Can Benefit You

  • Build skills and knowledge to use in your current and future jobs
  • Enhance your credentials and your resume
  • Have a ready-made PFP Development Plan
  • Network with colleagues in other departments and campuses
  • Attend free courses during regular business hours
  • Receive a framed Certificate of Completion to proudly display
  • Enjoy the excitement and rewards of life-long learning

Learn more about certificate programs.

What types of certificates are there?
The three program tracks available include one for staff, one for administrators and one for managers.

Management Development
This certificate is for administrators whose primary responsibility is managing a St. John’s University function and supervising staff and/or administrators. Supervisors must complete the Core and at least 12 units of Electives totaling 36 Professional Development Units (PDU) to earn this certificate.

Professional Development
This certificate is for full- and part-time non-supervisory administrators. Eligible employees must complete the Core and at least nine units of Electives totaling 28 Professional Development Units (PDU) to earn this certificate.

Staff Development
This certificate is for full-time staff (part-time staff may attend at supervisor’s discretion). Staff employees must complete the Core and at least five units of Electives totaling 20 Professional Development Units (PDU) to earn this certificate.

How can I find out if I’m eligible to receive a certificate?
To access your workshop attendance history since June 2000, view the Calendar of Events. Click on 'Training Profile' on the upper right of your screen. Enter your e-mail address and click ‘submit’. View more information about enrollment.

What do I do if my Training Profile is not up-to-date?
You may email the Training Assistant at td@stjohns.edu or phone (718) 990-2330.

What is IMS?
IMS is the Institute for Management Studies, an organization that provides professional development offerings for St. John’s supervisors, managers and administrators. The Institute for Management Studies (IMS) offers one-day professional development workshops throughout the year on a variety of topics.
Since St. John’s has limited internal resources, these programs will supplement the current in-house programs and help to create an organization of strong leaders and foster an environment of life-long learning.