Messages & Updates:

• Long-time CPTP Administrator Sam Breen has retired!  For any information or questions about the Comprehensive Public Training Program, contact CPTP at (225) 219-4528.
  
  
• CPTP is very interested in designing and delivering specialized training to address the immediate managerial and supervisory needs of state agencies. For more information, contact the CPTP Office, (225) 219-4528.
  
  
• The schedule of upcoming classes is available through June 2008. Click on the "Class Schedules" link on the left. Included in the schedule are mandatory training classes as well as offerings of several other (non-mandatory) classes. Classes that are full are so indicated on the schedule.  Please do not register for a class that is marked full.  Classes are continually added in most cities, so please check the schedule regularly.
  
  
• The Department of Civil Service has issued the revised policy concerning Minimum Supervisory Training Requirements.  For classes required by the Policy (Gen. Circulars 1473 and 1721), click on "Class Schedules" link on the left, and then "Mandatory Training Schedule".  The effective date of the revised policy is July 1, 2008.   For more information, visit the Civil Service Minimum Supervisory Training Requirements page on the Civil Service web site.
   
• Courses taught by staff of the Dept. of Civil Service are described here.
    
• CPTP has developed some great new courses which we've added to the schedule.   First, Managing Across Generations, a 1-day course providing information and strategies for communicating with and managing the four generations now in the workforce.  Second, Addressing Emotions at Work, a 1/2-day course providing strategies for addressing strong emotions, and when appropriate, those of people you work with.  Please check the class listings for more complete course descriptions and upcoming dates! 
  
  
• The following classes have been cancelled due to low enrollment.  Please do not send registrations for them:
  
  • No current cancellations.
    
    
• For information on the certificates currently being offered by the Comprehensive Public Training Program, please see this flyer. Currently we offer the Certificate for Managing People, which is avaible to managers and supervisors, and  the Professional Certificate, which is designed for employees who are not supervisors and managers, but are in professional level jobs.
  
• Our computer-based training courses are provided through MindLeaders. Click on the link to 'Computer-Based Training' on the left for information on the MindLeaders courses, or call Rosanna Marino at the CPTP Office, (225) 219-4190.
  
  
• The Louisiana State Library is offering special training to state employeeson how to use the library's online databases. These databases can be used to search current and historical information in a variety of newspapers, journals, and electronic books and websites. Click State Library Database Training for more information on dates, times, and how to enroll.