LearnIT! is the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Information Technology learning and development program available to current IT staff in the Executive Branch.
LearnIT! is designed to help our IT staff develop the skills and abilities they need to provide high-quality service to our agencies.
There are three components in the LearnIT! program:
1. Training
2. Mentoring
3. Knowledge-Sharing
The initial focus of the LearnIT! program will be on Training; information on Mentoring and Knowledge-Sharing will be forthcoming. Future offerings will be developed based on feedback from this inaugural year of the program.
Goals
The goals of LearnIT! Training are to:
- Establish a full curricula of courses in the areas of:
• Process & Methodology
• Professional/Management Development
• Technology - Enhance the technical and professional skills of our staff to meet current and future workplace demands
- Promote continuous learning and career development
Course Curriculum
Core Training
- Designed to help staff develop fundamental skills and an awareness of business processes
- Available to the entire Commonwealth workforce
- Courses are primarily online and range from 1.5 to 4 hours
Advanced Training
- Designed to help staff develop more advanced people, process, and technology skills; in select disciplines, may qualify for certification
- Available to IT staff
- Courses are instructor-led and range from to 3 to 8 full days
Additional Training & Education Resources
- Designed to augment specific skill sets related to business needs
- Access to select online vendor training and certification programs
- Courses vary in duration and type
Who can participate?
All IT Staff
LearnIT! is open to all Commonwealth employees who work in an IT job function. All staff are strongly encouraged to participate in Core courses. Staff are also encouraged to participate in additional learning and development opportunities relevant to their job functions.
Selection Process for Advanced Training
Selection for the Advanced courses will be based on job relevance and will be coordinated by each Secretariat CIO and the LearnIT! Program Team.
How do I register?
Core Training
- Registration procedures vary; see individual Core course descriptions for registration details
Advanced Training
- Registration will be managed by the LearnIT! Program Lead
- See the Advanced course descriptions for course schedule and availability
- Discuss course offerings with your supervisor to assess fit and scheduling
Additional Training & Education Resources
- Discuss course and program options with your supervisor to assess fit and scheduling
What is the cost?
Core Training
- There is no direct cost for Core courses
Advanced Training
- Course costs vary; speak with your supervisor for approval
Additional Training & Education Resources
- Select IT vendor courses are available at no cost
- For College and University course reimbursement, see www.mass.gov/hrd/tuitionremission
- See the Additional Training & Education Resources webpage for additional details