A sustained tradition of extended learning for the public service!

Now one of the largest university-based continuing professional education programs in the nation, the Professional Development Program began through a small contract with the former New York State Department of Social Services in 1975. From that modest beginning, PDP grew to establish an international reputation for delivering quality learning products on time and on budget—a track record that has resulted in multi-million dollar funding.

PDP is a valued and sought-after partner, with over 200 highly-skilled employees providing:

• Technical assistance and consultation
• Curricula design and development
• Instructional design
• Needs assessment
• Train-the-trainer programs
• E-learning solutions
• Web design and development
• Graphic design
• Conference planning and management
• Project management

PDP typically serves over 400,000 participants through approximately 3,500 instructional activities. PDP has long been committed to the concept of the university of the future—a teaching and research institution that is responsive to the public service.