Skip to main content Skip to secondary navigation

Required and Recommended Training

Main content start

We have compiled a list of required and recommended training as part of your onboarding process and to introduce you to Stanford.

This is not a comprehensive list as each school/unit and/or position may require additional training. Be sure to check with your manager for required training specific to your position and/or area. 

Annually

To complete this training, watch for an email invitation within a few days of your start date. If you do not receive the STARS notification, contact your department’s Human Resources Manager or Faculty Affairs Officer to assign you the harassment prevention training.

To complete this training, watch for an email invitation within a few days of your start date. If you do not receive the STARS notification, contact your department’s Human Resources Manager or Faculty Affairs Officer to assign you the harassment prevention training.

New Hires/Just Once

To complete this training, navigate to the Stanford Account site > Manage > Watch Employee Information Security Awareness Video.

To complete this training, navigate to Axess > STARS > All Learning > Enroll: Course HRC-3161-AGA.

To complete this training, navigate to Axess > STARS > All Learning > Enroll: Course EHS-4200-WEB. 

To complete this training, navigate to Axess > STARS > All Learning > Enroll: Course COC-1000-WEB. 

Highly Recommended But Not Required 

This in-person session hosted by Stanford University Human Resources–Employee & Labor Relations (UHR-ELR) covers important employee relations topics such as handling employee concerns, effective performance management, and key university policies and employment laws. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Learn more about employee relations manager trainings >>  

This in-person training hosted by Stanford University Human Resources–Employee & Labor Relations (UHR-ELR) provides a general overview of labor relations, as well as covers topics related to managing employees represented by the different unions at Stanford. Learn more about employee relations manager trainings >>  

This virtual training hosted by Stanford University Human Resources–Employee & Labor Relations (UHR-ELR) covers the requirements that apply to non-exempt employees, including meal periods, rest breaks, and overtime. Learn more about employee relations manager trainings >>