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 employees with the opportunity to significantly enhance their professional development through two Training and Development Certificate Programs. The programs offer a curriculum of Core and Elective workshops through which employees work toward receipt of a framed Certificate of Completion along with a personalized plaque awarded during a special graduation ceremony.

The two program tracks include one for one for staff and administrators and one for managers. The Certificate Programs support the University’s strategic goal to build an organization of strong leaders where faculty, administrators and staff are enabled, motivated and engaged. The programs also directly support the Development Plan component of the University’s performance management system, Partnership for Performance (PFP), by creating a clear path for professional growth for each employee.

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


What types of certificates are there?
The two program tracks available include one for staff and 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 University Core, the Management Development Core, and at least 6 Electives.

Professional Development
Refer to Page 2 of this document for the Professional Development Certificate requirements. This certificate is for full- and part-time staff and non-supervisory administrators. Eligible employees must complete the University Core, the Professional Development Core, and at least 8 Electives.


How can I find out if I’m eligible to receive a certificate?
1. Log in to UIS
2. Click on Employee
3. Scroll down and click on Employee Workshops
4. Click on HR Employee Training
5. Click on Training Profile (upper-right side of screen)
6. Compare your current progress with the requirements of the Certificate that you are pursuing

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.