The Canisius Amherst Conference Center is the recipient of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education Award.
Canisius College Center for Professional Development
Canisius College Center for Professional Development offers adult education, certification programs, consulting, professional training and development. Our classes are designed to provide critical knowledge and skills to maximize employees' and their organization's performance. These training programs, taught by faculty and qualified professionals, can be delivered in house at your facility or off-site at our Amherst Campus (outside Buffalo, NY).
Course Offerings
A list of courses offered at Canisius Center for Professional Development:
ASTD Certified Professional in Learning and PerformanceTM: The CPLPTM credential can lead you on a path with a renewed passion for your career and greater recognition for your contributions in the workplace.
Fundamentals of Fundraising: Recognized professionals from Education, Health care and the Arts will share tools and techniques to help participants be more effective as fund raisers.
Leadership Program for Women: This nine-week program is for any woman who wants to be more effective in the workplace.
Lean Six Sigma: Become a change agent who leads and supports efforts to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of an organization.
Management Development Program: The program will offer participants powerful tools and techniques to maximize personal and company performance.
Paralegal Certificate: This intensive, nationally acclaimed program is designed for beginning as well as advanced legal workers. Students will be trained to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation.
(SHRM) Essentials of Human Resource Management:The SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate Program is an introductory course offering a comprehensive overview of the human resource function. The course covers today’s most vital and timely topics, including employment law, selecting qualified employees, compensation, orientation and training, and the employee performance process.
(SHRM) Learning System Courses: An intensive 12-week program designed primarily for individuals seeking SHRM certification; as a Professional in Human Resource (PHR®) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®).
Technology Courses: We offer technology classes in an environment that allows our knowledgeable, field experienced instructors to manage hands-on lab demonstrations that mirror the real-world work environment.
Other Course Offerings
Registration Online
Click Here for to sign up for classes. Or, please call 716-888-8490 for more information.
- Fall Program Open House Center for Professional Development will host a fall Open House, Thursday, August 27th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at our Canisius Amherst Conference Center. We will showcase our upcoming programs including: SHRM Learning System (PHR/SPHR Certification preparation); ASTD Certified Professional in Learning and PerformanceT, CPLP on Campus; SHRM Essentials of HR; Paralegal; Lean Six Sigma; Cultural Change and Leadership Program for Women. Please join us as we offer a brief description of the above. Staff and faculty will be available to answer your questions. To register, please click here.
- Conference Room Special Rent a meeting room June through August 2009 and get a second day free! Free conference room to be used by August 31, 2009. New bookings only.