Unlock your potential with the Learn IT+ Program, UMass Boston IT Services’s internal staff professional development program.
Technology is our business, and it’s advancing every day. The only way we can provide the services and technologies expected by the UMass Boston community is by keeping up with it by being lifelong learners in our areas of expertise. IT Services provides opportunities for professional development to help us learn the necessary skills we need to do our job today, as well as expand our abilities to meet our career goals in the future.
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Learn IT+ Program Steps
Step 1
Wrap Your Head Around It
Think about the skills you need to do your job better now, as well as your goals for future career advancement.
Step 2
Talk To Your Supervisor
Have a discussion with your supervisor about your goals and plans, and discuss ways you could meet your needs today and in the future.
Step 3
Find Professional Development
Find professional development opportunities, such as classes, conferences, books, online learning services, etc.
Step 4
Request Professional Development
Complete a Learn IT Request Form, explaining the professional development you found, and providing logistic details.
★ New ★ The ” + ” in “Learn IT+ reflects “The Learn IT+ 8 Hour Challenge”, wherein each person in IT will be challenged to spend 8 hours per month investing time in your professional development!