Acquire new professional skills and knowledge this fall
Fall is often experienced as a time of renewal, especially as the excitement of the start of school is felt. You may also have renewed energy to rack up accomplishments before winter sets in. In discussions with your manager, you may want to chat about development opportunities; there may be specific development options in your school or unit to support your professional development goals. On an ongoing basis, you have many courses, programs, and workshops to choose from, and this fall includes new options.
Campus learning options abound
Each quarter, university groups and departments offer courses, workshops, and programs on hundreds of topics. You can dive into learning about financial systems, amp up your technical skills, get a certificate in project management or research administration, and increase your overall effectiveness and interpersonal skills in the workplace. View a list of some of the fantastic training providers on campus.
Two of the professional development courses this fall being offered by University HR are below; these and other courses are STAP fund eligible (see details about STAP below):
- “Thrive at Work,” a two-part course, emphasizes practical approaches to help you find your passion at work and mitigate the changes and ambiguities that may be present in the workplace. Enroll using STARS today to reserve your space!
- “Crucial Conversations,” back by popular demand, this three-session course is aimed at helping you identify how to adopt a partnership approach that is empathetic and preserves the relationship when tough topics need to be discussed. Offered in October and December. Enroll using STARS today to get a spot!
View the fall quarter course calendar on the Cardinal at Work website.
University funds to support your professional development
We encourage you to use your Staff Training Assistance Program (STAP) funds for courses with a fee.
- Each Sept. 1, your professional development funds are available for on- or off-campus professional development ($800 each fiscal year). Check your STAP balance at any time in the Axess portal.
- Benefits-eligible staff have STAP immediately upon hire.
- A companion program for eligible staff who are enrolled in an academic degree program is available after one year of service, called the Staff Tuition Reimbursement Program (STRP).
- Learn more about these training and tuition programs on the Cardinal at Work website.
Free learning anytime through Axess
In the Axess portal, you have a secure login to LinkedIn Learning, which contains more than 18,000 courses and videos to help you learn specific skills or increase your knowledge on thousands of workplace topics. If you have 15 minutes, you can learn something new!
All employees with a full-service SUNet ID are able to login to LinkedIn Learning. With courses available online 24/7, you can learn at your own pace, anytime. In the fall quarter, attend a free demo to get an overview of LinkedIn Learning so you can dive in. QR codes to use LinkedIn Learning on your mobile devices are posted online, along with details about this free resource on the Cardinal at Work website.
Our shared diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging learning experience
The IDEAL Learning Journey is an experience offered to all staff as one way to gain awareness and strengthen skills to use positive approaches in our daily interactions, so we feel respected and have a sense of belonging. More than 3600 staff have begun this shared experience toward a more inclusive community. Participants reported they learned something new and had a high overall satisfaction rate (4.3 out of 5). Each month, new hires are automatically enrolled. Visit The IDEAL Learning Journey website for details and login to STARS in the Axess portal to start or continue your learning journey.
No matter what professional development goals you want to pursue, there are ways you are supported to pursue them, so get started or keep going this fall.
