Professional Development

As an employee of NC State University, there are various opportunities for growth and professional development.

Sciences Human Resources Library

The Sciences Human Resources Library is a collection of books available for loan to faculty and staff, regardless of management responsibilities.

Continuing and Professional Education

Continuing & Professional Education at NC State University has the sole purpose of providing quality continuing education opportunities in a flexible, comfortable, and affordable environment.

DELTA (Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications)

DELTA’s role within the Office of the Provost is to foster the integration and support of learning technologies in NC State’s academic programs, both on the campus.

Faculty and Staff Ombuds

Ombuds is a confidential resource, a sounding board that also provides information, discusses University policies and procedures, and helps faculty and staff resolve situations early.

Faculty/ Staff Tuition Waiver

All Permanent EHRA/SHRA full-time employees may take up three paid classes per academic year at any UNC institution. Textbooks and additional fees are not included.

Learning and Organization Development

Learning and Organizational Development (L&OD) builds the knowledge, skills, and abilities of NC State’s workforce by helping them develop and achieve their potential so that the organizations they work for can succeed and grow.

LinkedIn Learning

NC State faculty and staff have free access to a vast online library of instructional videos and practice files covering a broad array of business, creative and technology topics through LinkedIn Learning.

Office of Faculty Excellence

The Office of Faculty Development supports the mission of NC State by fostering and facilitating the success of NC State’s faculty.

Office of Professional Development

NC State University’s Office of Professional Development (OPD) is a unit of the office of Continuing and Professional Education. Dedicated to the development and delivery of non-degree professional training courses, OPD provides you with a broad range of quality educational opportunities in a flexible, comfortable, and affordable learning environment.