Professional Development

Recognizing the benefits of a developed workforce, Learning and Organizational Development offers a rich selection of professional development opportunities to UNC Charlotte employees, management and leadership. We partner with faculty and staff within the University as we endeavor to provide cutting-edge, world-class training to assist in the development and career progression of all employees.

ASPIRE

ASPIRE is a no-cost certificate program for employees who want to set goals and put a plan into action for professional development through the intentional use of personal strategic planning. ASPIRE is a blended learning curriculum, meaning there are three components: independent online learning, reflection activities for personal strategic planning and group learning sessions (delivered virtually or in person). The group learning sessions are held on three consecutive Fridays from 8:30 am-12:00 pm with periodic breaks. The independent learning requires approximately 3 hours to complete. Course topics include professional development options, personal motivation and goal-setting, personal strategic planning and developing leadership behaviors in the workplace.

Professional Administrators Certification (PAC)

The Professional Administrators Certification (PAC) program is for employees who provide administrative support. The program provides participants with a strong understanding of UNC Charlotte’s policies and procedures to strengthen the depth and quality of administrative support staff. PAC also provides participants with the opportunity to complete the ASPIRE program, develop leadership behaviors and apply personal strategic planning. Participants will be supported throughout the process including opportunities for guidance from the program manager and collaboration with other participants. All participants grouped in a cohort will be encouraged to stay on track in order to complete the program within the two-year time frame.

Learning and Development Portal

UNC Charlotte partners with Cornerstone On Demand, a leading global provider of talent management software to provide a robust learning management system that enhances our ability to develop engage and retain top talent. The Learning and Development Portal is the go-to-place to find and track all the training opportunities available to you—virtual, face-to-face and online learning—all in one portal.

Learning and Development Portal

Important things to know

  • Your training history from the Learning Registration System will appear on your learning transcript in the new system.
  • If you are a learner, you will have more control over professional development. You can browse for training, register for courses most relevant to you, cancel and reschedule your course enrollment, see training that has been assigned to you and view your comprehensive transcript.
  • If you are a manager, you will be able to more easily plan, assign, track, and support your staff’s learning and development.
  • This consolidated learning portal enables UNC Charlotte to more effectively manage and report on required compliance training such as FERPA, safety, Title IX and others.

Training webinars on how to use the Portal

  1. The Learner webinar is designed for individuals who participate in professional development. Learning and Development Portal Webinar for Learners.
  2. The Manager and Learner webinar is designed for individuals who participate in professional development AND have direct reports. Learning and Development Portal Webinar for Managers.

Questions?

Review these frequently asked questions or contact hrtraining@charlotte.edu for additional questions and concerns.