SPD's Career Development area offers a wide range of comprehensive, non-credit courses in business and professional skills training. Whether it's a hands-on computer training course, online professional certificate programs, or an on-site training series designed specifically for your workgroup, the Division of Career Development has a practical, up-to-date program to meet your educational and career goals.

Students may be eligible for tuition support by the Suffolk County Department of Labor. Call 631-853-6600 for more information. 

Courses and Certificates

Certification and Licensing Workshops
Workshops for teachers, administrators, social workers and anyone else who needs to take seminars on child abuse, substance abuse and school violence to fulfill the requirements of Chapter 544 New York State Law. » Details

Executive Seminar Series
A training series for K-12 instructional leaders and school business administrators. Offered in partnership with Eastern Suffolk BOCES. » Details

Legal Studies—Online and On-Campus Professional Certificate Programs and Courses
Intensive, nationally acclaimed certificate programs that prepare students for various paralegal careers. Programs are offered in a variety of formats—online and face-to-face. » Details  

School Building and School District Leadership Examination Preparations
Four-hour test prep series for educators preparing to take the New York State School Building and School District examinations. » Details