Required and Recommended Training
Stanford requires you to take specific training to comply with important laws, policies, and processes that help protect our community. The university also provides recommended training to help you successfully onboard into your role.
Because each school/unit and/or position may require additional training, this list is not comprehensive. Be sure to check with your manager for required training specific to your position and/or area.
Annual
To complete this training, watch for an email invitation from STARS 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 Workplace Violence Prevention training.
Biennial
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 Sexual 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 Addressing Sexual Misconduct 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 trainings for managers. >>
This in-person training hosted by Stanford University Human Resources–Employee & Labor Relations (UHR-ELR) provides a general overview of labor relations and covers topics related to managing employees represented by the different unions at Stanford. Learn more about employee relations trainings for managers. >>
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 trainings for managers. >>