Skidmore offers a variety of different seminars and workshops throughout the year to help develop our employees' professional and personal skills. Some recent topics include:

• Collaborative Effort
• Intervention Skills for Supervisors
• Project Management
• Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
• Time Management

Click here to view descriptions and sign up for programs.

Skidmore College has partnered with LinkedIn Learning to give our faculty and staff 24/7 access to an extensive and in-depth online training library with thousands of courses in a variety of subjects. Recommended courses include:

For Individuals

• Excel Essential Training
• PowerPoint Quick Tips
• Outlook Quick Tips
• Communication Foundations
• Proven Tips for Managing Your Time

For Teams

• Essentials of Team Collaboration
• Communication within Teams
• Creating a Culture of Collaboration
• Connecting and Collaborating in a Virtual or Hybrid Workplace
• Creating an Adaptable Team

For Managers/Supervisors

• Leadership Mindsets
• Strategic Thinking
• Developing Adaptability as a Manager
• Facilitation Skills for Managers and Leaders
• Balancing Multiple Roles as a Leader

Click here to log into Oracle Cloud and access LinkedIn Learning.

Click here for detailed instructions on how to perform the most common functions in the Oracle Cloud system.

For extra assistance, reach out to one of our Oracle points of contact.

Networking is a great way to meet and learn from others in your field.

Click here to explore professional organizations and associations.

Learning Experience Design and Digital Scholarship Support (LEDS)

Throughout the year, LEDS offers a wide range of workshops for faculty and staff, which target technology skills and competencies that enhance their performance and provide opportunities for professional development. Some topics include:

• Microsoft Office Applications
• Digital Media Creation Basics
• Brightspace Basics
• Plagarism Prevention and Detection
• Virtual Collaboration with Zoom

Click here to view offerings and sign up for courses.

Click here to view a curated list of TED Talks, selected to enhance your professional and personal development at Skidmore.

LinkedIn Learning offers online courses that can help you prepare for various professional certifications. Check out some of these links to learn about, prepare for, or earn continuing education credits for these popular certifications.

• HR Professionals: PHR and SHRM-CP
• Project Managers:CAPM and PMP 
• Business Analysts: CBAP
• Administrators: PACE and MOS
• IT Professionals: CompTIA A+ 

Additional Resources

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
• Society for Human Resource Mangement (SHRM)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
• Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence (PACE)
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
• CompTIA A+

Internal Tuition Benefits: Eligible employees may receive free or prorated tuition for undergraduate course work on a credit or non-credit basis at Skidmore College.

The Lending Library offers a full range of resources to assist in both professional and personal growth. The library is full of books, videos, DVDs, and audio cassettes. Topics include skills such as organization, leadership, time management, team building, and motivation.

Click here to view current lending library materials.