The Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) is a statewide professional development program designed to meet the professional development needs of New York State employees who are represented by PEF as well as those who are Management/Confidential (M/C). PSWP utilizes private and public colleges and universities, professional associations, consultants, and for-profit companies to develop and deliver workshops. PWSP workshops help maintain and increase the professional competencies of employees and enhance preparation for employees’ promotional opportunities.
Please note: Space is limited. If you are interested, don’t wait to register. If an enrolled participant is unable to attend the workshop it is requested they reach out to PSWPRegistration@albany.edu immediately or no later than three days prior to the delivery date to allow a person on the waitlist a chance to attend. If you are waitlisted, you will receive advance notice if another delivery of the same topic is scheduled for your region.
For more information, read these Frequently Asked Questions. We will update this page as new workshops are added.
Legalized Cannabis in New York: Information for Healthcare Professionals
This workshop introduces the impact of legalized cannabis on health care practice in New York. Topics to be addressed include an overview of cannabis regulation in New York under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, including the intersection between state and federal law; an overview of the evidence bias for the risks, benefits, side effects, and drug interactions in marijuana use; and ethical and legal considerations.
When: July 15 & 16, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual. Link will be shared upon registration.
Register: PSWP_6535 or Click here to register (NY.gov sign-in required)
Professional Examination Report Writing for DFS
This workshop provides DFS examiners with the skills to produce clear and objective examination reports. Participants will learn how to organize information (facts, conclusions, inferences, and judgements) from examinations into reports that are understandable and objective to the reader. This workshop will assist examiners in developing properly written and supported examination findings.
When: Wed., July 16, 2025, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Where: Department of Financial Services, One State Street Plaza, 4th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10004
Register: PSWP_6549 or Click here to register (NY.gov sign in required)
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Online Continuing Legal Education Workshops from NACLE
NACLE online workshops, which can be completed at your convenience, are for PEF and M/C attorneys who are interested in earning CLE credits. Hundreds of titles are available for registered participants to choose from. To ensure you see the full list of currently available courses, you may need to clear your cookie/cache history before you click this link: https://www.pswp.info/docs/naclepswpcourses.pdf.
Examples of available courses include: Ethics of Social Media: What Attorneys Need to Know (1.5 CLE Ethics Credits), Bias in the Legal Profession (1 CLE Diversity Credit), and Navigating Elder Law: Understanding Medicaid Eligibility (2 CLE General Credits).
Affidavits are made available directly from NACLE upon request for credit and completion of the course. Upon completion of enrollment, participants will be provided with an instructional document and an email including course instructions and account details.
Dates available: January 1 – December 31, 2025
Time: Anytime
Location: Online
Foundations of Leadership Certificate Program
To earn the certificate, learners must complete the online course Introduction to Foundations of Leadership and these five PSWP workshops: Adapting to Change, Decision Making & Critical Thinking, Effective Communication Techniques, Managing Multiple Priorities, and Workplace Conflict Resolution.
Introduction to Foundations of Leadership (Online)
This online self-paced course introduces participants to fundamental leadership concepts including the differences between leading and managing, communication skills, critical thinking, and more. This course is required for the Foundations of Leadership Certificate.
Course Format: Online, self-paced
Course Length: Approximately one hour to complete
Five Required Courses
Course Format: Live, instructor-led webinar or live classroom
Course Length: One full day/6 contact hours (virtual is two half-days over consecutive days)
Recommended Sequence: Complete Introduction to Foundations of Leadership first, then complete the other five required courses in any order. For those who completed one or more of the other required courses before completing the online introductory course, PSWP will issue the certificate when all six courses are completed.
Certificate: To receive your certificate, please wait until you have completed Introduction to Foundations of Leadership (Online) and the five required workshops. Once you have completed all six courses, email pswpregistration@albany.edu with your N number and copies of all six course completion certificates.
To learn more, click here https://www.pswp.info/certificate.cfm.