Continuing Professional Development

November 1, 2025 is the next deadline to apply to the HEO/CLT Professional Development Fund - a small grants fund available to CUNY HEOs and CLTs to support academic and professional pursuits.

For more information, visit HEO - CLT Professional Development.  

CUNY’s Office of Professional Development & Learning (PDL) is holding in-person courses at CUNY Central (395 Hudson Street) in communication styles, leadership, emotional intelligence, and more. A complete list of course offerings and dates can be found in the Fall 2025 Catalog here. 

SPH employees must obtain supervisor approval, and supervisors must obtain approval from Theresa Matis in the Finance Office before an employee submits a registration request, as courses have a $160 fee.  After obtaining approvals, complete the Fall 2025 Registration Form. 

The NYC Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) is hosting six 1.5 hour free virtual workshops for CUNY employees.

Topics include: age discrimination, working with transgender & gender non-conforming persons, understanding Muslim experience & combating Anti-Muslim bias, understanding Jewish experience & antisemitism, bystander intervention, and anti-black racism & other forms of discrimination based on race and color.

To register, complete the NYCCHR Workshops Registration Form. 

The CUNY Human Resources, Professional Development & Learning Office is hosting the annual Professional Development Conference on November 12 and 13. This year's theme is "The Human Renaissance: Reimagining Leadership and Innovation in Higher Ed."

This virtual, free conference is open to all employees. Those interested can RSVP here. Detailed information will be shared with registered participants in the coming weeks. 

The Fall 2025 DCAS Citywide Course Catalog offers a variety of free and fee-based courses on topics such as cultural awareness & inclusivity, management & supervision, personal development and technology. 

Before registering, staff must receive approval from their supervisor, then submit the Professional Development Registration Form to University.Training@cuny.edu.  Employees will be notified within 7 business days if confirmed.

Speak to your supervisor and Human Resources as to whether financial support is available through your department, SPH administration, the HEO-CLT Professional Development Fund or other means.