Under New York State law, all full-time and part-time employees (including Adjuncts and College Assistants) are required to complete their assigned mandatory compliance trainings in Brightspace every academic year.
Required Trainings:
- ESPARC: Employee Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Course
- WVP: Workplace Violence Prevention Training
- Understanding Title VI: will be launched later (date TBD) and is now required for all part-time and full-time employees
- GBVT: Gender-Based Violence Training is required for employees who supervise at least one direct report
- Cybersecurity Awareness Training (More info here)
- Comprehensive (COLEIG) Ethics Training (not available on Brightspace, more info here)
Deadlines for 2026-2027 Academic Year:
- All employees by Friday, May 28, 2027
- For part-time employees (including Adjuncts and College Assistants) whose appointment ends prior to May 28th, it is your responsibility to complete the trainings before the end of the semester to ensure your completion is marked by the University.
- Recommended deadline for all employees by Monday, December 21, 2026
How to Access Your Trainings on Brightspace
To check your training requirements, simply log in to Brightspace, where you will see all courses assigned to you.
To get started:
- Log in to Brightspace using your CUNYfirst credentials
- Go to the “Compliance” section under My Courses
Step-by-Step Guide:
Upcoming Combined Zoom Sessions for WVP and ESPARC
For those who would like to attend a one-hour Zoom session covering both the WVP and ESPARC, please register in advance at the link below.
New sessions will be added in the Fall for the new 2026-2027 academic year.
Questions
For assistance, email HRSTraining@brooklyn.cuny.edu.