Faculty & Staff Development Program

 

The Faculty & Staff Development Program (FSDP) offers a variety of workshops to enhance the professional and personal development of Pitt faculty and staff. Workshops are offered in the fall and spring terms of each academic year and all University faculty and staff are invited to participate. Check out the learning opportunities in each category below to identify which programs will help you reach your professional goals.

 

Professional Development

Professional Development workshops are designed to provide individuals with opportunities to enhance their professional and personal skills through interpersonal communication, social media fundamentals, understanding University policies and procedures, and more. Professional Development workshops are available to all staff and supervisors interested in further developing their career at Pitt.

Choose one of the categories below to get started.

 

Leadership Development

The Leadership certificate programs are designed to help supervisors and managers develop their leadership potential and effectiveness. Workshops combine knowledge and interactive discussion to teach participants the skills for cultivating a work environment that is productive and welcoming for all individuals.

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Healthy U

The Faculty & Staff Development Program offers a series of workshops to enhance our understanding of the expected, and unexpected, practices that can contribute to a healthy mind and body.

 

Technology

Technology Learning workshops are created to provide staff with courses to help them strengthen their knowledge in online applications and technology basics, as well as provide another platform for employees and supervisors to continue to learn outside of the workplace by accessing tech instruction classes on LinkedIn Learning. Workshops are available in-person and online to give you an opportunity to learn at your own speed and on your own time.

Choose one of the categories below to get started. You can register for an Instructor-Led Technology course online, learn more about LinkedIn Learning, or explore additional resources on the FSDP homepage.

 

Discourse & Dialogue

In support of the Provost’s Year of Discourse and Dialogue, the Faculty & Staff Development Program is offering a series of workshops to explore conversations that allow for both fact and opinion and the importance of civil discourse. 

 

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning at Pitt provides employees with unlimited access to thousands of online educational videos on topics ranging from business and marketing to photography and design.

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