University-wide Training and Development Opportunities

• Technology Training
• Credit Course and Degree Programs
• Spirituality
• Safety Training
• Additional Information and Role-specific Training

Off-Campus Training and Development Opportunities

• Continuing Education Programs
• External Training Vendors

University-wide Training and Development Opportunities

Technology Training

Information Technology Services and Communication offers free training classes in technology topics and works to communicate with the University about major ITS projects.

Microsoft e-Learning at Boston College Due to enhancements from Microsoft, courses are now available in multiple languages. You may access Microsoft’s e-Learning program as part of Boston College’s license agreement with Microsoft.

Credit Course and Degree Programs

Woods College of Advancing Studies offers free classes in the evening for full-time employees. CAS also offers a Master’s degree in Administrative Studies.

The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences offers the following programs of study: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Arts (MA), and Master of Sciences (MS). The School also admits as Special Students, those not seeking a degree who are interested in taking courses for personal enrichment.

The Carroll School of Management offers an Evening MBA program.

The Lynch School of Education offers Master's and Doctoral programs in university administration and student development.

The School of Theology and Ministry offers Master's and Doctoral degrees, civil and ecclesiastical degrees, New Testament Abstracts, and a wide variety of continuing education offerings.

Spirituality

BC’s C21 Online (Church in the 21st Century Online) offers non-credit courses for spiritual renewal and ongoing faith formation. Free for BC employees.

Safety Training

The Office of Environmental Health & Safety provides health and safety training, information, and compliance assistance.

The BC Police Department conducts seminars and other community service activities to keep employees aware of safety issues.

Additional Information and Role-specific Training

• Training in PeopleSoft Financials
• Obtaining a Purchasing Card or American Express or online ordering sites information — Procurement Services
• Planning University-sponsored events — Bureau of Conferences
• Audiovisual support and instructional design — Media Technology Services
• Educational information and guidance on internal control and business ethics — Internal Audit

Off-Campus Training and Development Opportunities

As a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education, Boston College can offer its employees additional learning opportunities and resources at a reasonable cost. If you are interested, you can enroll directly online, or call (781) 292-4790 once you have obtained the requisite approval from your department.

Continuing Education Programs

Adult learning centers, as well as some colleges and universities, offer short-term non-credit skills courses and certificate programs. Check with your city's school department. The following are in the BC area:

• Brookline Adult and Community Education
• Cambridge Center for Adult Education
• Boston Center for Adult Education

External Training Vendors/
Related Web Sites

These training providers offer a wide range of business, professional, and computer skills:

• Skillpath Seminars
• Fred Pryor/Career Path
• American Management Association
• nSight, Inc.
• OfficeArrow
• American Society of Administrative Professionals