Alternative Training

Do-IT-Yourself Training: There are many resources available in and around UB to help improve your technology skills or get that extra little bit of expertise to accomplish a task. Everything from workshops to self-paced online learning to for a fee community based training are Listed below.

TLC collection
Collection topics include literature and various aspects of the teaching and learning experience, and numerous resources relating to the integration of instructional technology. The collection also contains items that focus on technical topics, including how-to resources and software manuals. You will find we have excellent books, training videos, interactive CDs and DVDs from which to choose. The collection can be searched using the UB Libraries catalog.

TLC handouts and recorded events archive
Many TLC workshops and discussion forums are available as recored sound or video. You can subscribe to the TLC recorded events as a podcast to automatically receive new events as they become available.

University Libraries catalog
The University Libraries general catalog has a large collection of technology and software resources.

UBIT workshops
UBIT workshops are available to all members of the University community at no charge.

UB Office of Learning & Development
Professional development opportunities for UB faculty & staff.

SkillSoft program
UB SkillSoft self-paced on-line tutorials offer introductory, refresher and advanced training in computer technology and software applications any time from on or off campus. For more details you can watch this RealMedia video explaining the UB SkillSoft program.

SUNY Center for Professional Development (SUNY CPD)
A cooperative, voluntary organization funded by SUNY member campuses and the State University of New York system. SUNY CPD creates and delivers customized programs for skill and knowledge development in various technical, and teaching and learning areas. Two types of Training Points are available for use by UB faculty and staff for payment of SUNY CPD programs: CPD Points and ITEC Points. If Training pointsare available for an event or class payment, it will be indicated on the SUNY CPD website registration page under "Payment Type Accepted."

BrightPlanIT, Inc.
716-946-8000

Campus Linc.
716-688-8688

KnowledgeAir
866-492-1032

New Horizons of Western New York
716-206-2232

Niagara Technical Solutions
716-830-9254

Amherst Central School District
716-362-3000

Buffalo Public Schools Adult and Continuing Education
716-888-7088

Clarence Central School District
716-362-3000

Kenmore-Tonawanda - Community Education
716-874-8500

Sweet Home Central School District Community Education
716-250-1267

Williamsville Central School District - Community Education
716-626-8000