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University of Alaska Learning & Development Collections
These collections have been curated specifically to equip our staff with a diverse range of skills crucial for thriving in today's professional landscape and include content directly from the University of Alaska as well as LinkedIn Learning courses. They cover various aspects of teamwork, interpersonal relationships, professional development, and adaptability in different work environments, leading to improved teamwork and overall organizational and personal success.
Monthly Training Spotlights
This month the UA HR Talent Acquisition and Development Team has curated a collection on conflict resolution training; focusing on providing the tools and strategies to handle workplace disagreements effectively and professionally.
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Explore communication techniques such as activelistening, assertiveness, and clarity, helping to express concerns without escalating tensions.
- Increase skills in empathy and emotional intelligence, enabling you to understand different perspectives and address issues collaboratively.
- Learn more about negotiation, problem-solving, and mediation strategies, allowing us to reach mutually beneficial solutions.
- Contribute to a more positive work environment, improve team dynamics, and reduce the likelihood of conflicts that negatively impact productivity and morale.
- Earn a certificate upon successful completion of the courses in the Develop Conflict Management Skills Pathway.
The UA HR is committed to President Pitney’s priority strategy of creating and enhancing self-service training materials for employees. Regardless of your role at UA, take control of your development and steer your career in a direction that aligns with your goals, enhances your skills, and maximizes your potential in the workplace. Explore more resources located in the Employee Engagement & Development Center, activate your free UA Employee LinkedIn Learning account, find upcoming events on the Training Calendar, and discuss professional development opportunities with your supervisor.
If you have questions, please contact UA HR at (907) 450-8200, ua-hrtraining@alaska.edu, or Request Assistance.
In addition to the professional development training and certification opportunities featured in our previous collection, we want to spotlight some of the development services provided to all University employees, regardless of campus affiliation.
UA Talent Acquisition Specialists: For support in exploring career opportunities or advancing your professional development at the university, consult with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialists. They are here to connect you with valuable resources, offer guidance on the application process, and help identify potential roles that align with your career goals. Let our TA team be your partner in finding your next great opportunity at UA!
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your TA Specialist or email ua-hrtalent@alaska.edu.
Career Coach: Uncover your interests and learn how they connect to careers and education, view detailed information about careers matched to your interests, and discover an educational path to a selected career! Browse by career, program, or find civilian careers related to military occupations.
Career Development Plans: Create an avenue for advancement through a job family based on an employee's successful completion of pre-established criteria. This can be established by the supervisor, department or unit.
Educational Attainment Incentive Program (EAIP): The EAIP rewards employees who enhance their professional skills, increasing the value they bring to their position, department, and university. The EAIP provides a salary increase when an employee completes a certificate program or earns a degree from an accredited University.
We heard from staff in the 2023 UA Employee Feedback Survey about the importance of professional development and technical training opportunities. This month the UA HR Talent Acquisition and Development Team is spotlighting Certification Preparation, Professional Certifications, and CEU/CPE eligible courses available on the UA LinkedIn Learning platform. Start by activating your free UA Employee LinkedIn Learning account, then check out one of the many development opportunities available.
Professional Certification Preparation: Browse almost 900 courses available to help you prepare for professional certifications from organizations like Cisco, CompTIA, FAA, Microsoft, SHRM, and Six Sigma.
Professional Certificates: There are over 65 professional certificate-eligible pathways. Below is just a sample of what is available for your professional development!
- Communication: Essential Business Communication Skills
- Customer Service: Customer Success Foundations, Zendesk Customer Service
- Finance: CFI Corporate Finance Foundations Professional Certificate
- Information Technology: There are over a dozen certificates available including Atlassian Agile Project Management, Career Essentials in GitHub, OpenEDG Python Institute: Programming with Python, and ServiceNow IT Leadership.
- Management: Business Foundations for Nurses, Becoming a Manager, DEI Awareness, Human Skills for Managers, Succeeding as a New Manager, Succeeding as a Mid-Career Manager, Succeeding as a Senior Manager.
- Microsoft: With 13 different Microsoft certificates available, you’re sure to find one that can further your professional development!
- Negotiations: Negotiation
CEU & CPE eligible Courses - There are thousands of CEU/CPE eligible courses. Just search for any topic you are interested in at LinkedIn Learning and filter by those that offer CEUs. We suggest starting with Excel Essential Training (Microsoft 365); this course has been the most popular course amongst UA staff for the year 2024, come and join your peers in a knowledge upgrade or refresh!
The Inclusiveness & Understanding Bias collection features a different theme on each row; Unconscious Bias, Empathy, Allyship, Cross-Cultural Communication, Multigenerational Communication, Supporting Underrepresented Groups, Inclusion, DEI Foundations, Leadership, and Inclusive Design.
Whether you want to feel more cohesion within a group, are leading a team or project, or are a supervisor looking for ways to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace, there is a course here for you!
Cybersecurity Awareness & Practices Collection
Learn more about fundamental concepts such as understanding threats, vulnerabilities, risk management, and threat detection. Dive further by exploring topics like AI, best practices, and innovative solutions in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.
Self-care & Wellness Collection
This collection focuses on personal development and enhancing overall wellness, emphasizing the importance of self-care nurturing both the body and mind. Additionally, the UA employee benefits package also includes several resources for employee wellness, including the Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program.
Improve process efficiencies, productivity, workflow, project management, and content creation. This collection of courses offers practical insights and examples, emphasizing AI's potential to revolutionize the modern workplace while considering its ethical and sustainable use, as well as introductory videos on Microsoft Copilot Chat, a safe AI model for University use.
Please read this announcement from IT concerning AI, FERPA, and privacy concerns.
This spotlight features four training collections, spanning from team-building activities to mentoring, all bound together by the theme of working better together. Whether you want to feel more cohesion within a group, have been tasked with leading a committee or project, or are a supervisor looking for ways to coach your staff, our Team-Building & Collaboration collections have you covered!
Establish clear guidelines for teamwork and individual responsibilities while enhancing productivity and cohesion.
Foster a supportive environment through engaging activities that strengthen team bonds.
Form versatile groups with diverse skills to drive innovation and adaptability.
Guide and develop team members through personalized mentorship and coaching to maximize their potential.
Respectful Communication in the Workplace
Equip yourself with the tools and strategies needed to excel in collaborations, build meaningful relationships, and navigate challenges with finesse. Delve into the nuances of effective communication, interpersonal dynamics, and conflict resolution, equipping yourself with the tools and strategies needed to thrive in any professional setting.
Supervising Remote and Hybrid Employees
Learn skills needed for managing remote/ hybrid employees, shares tips for getting results at a distance—including how to provide remote coaching and feedback—as well as building trust, setting reasonable boundaries as a long-distance leader, engaging employees, and more.
Working in Remote & Hybrid Work Environments
Understand and thrive in modern hybrid and remote work environments. This collection features courses on time management, setting up an efficient home office, staying engaged, communication and connection strategies for remote teams, even remote interview tips!
Lean Sigma Six & Change Management
Unlock the full potential of your department's capabilities and drive strategic agility with this comprehensive collection of courses. Combining the principles of Lean Six Sigma with cutting-edge Change Management strategies, this collection equips you with the knowledge and skills to streamline processes, drive efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Training Calendar
On Demand Training available in MyUA
On Demand training including specific training for supervisors and Human Resources
Coordinators (HRCs) are located in the MyUA learning library.
Check out the UA HR Benefits Training & Events calendar for even more opportunities.
In working to meet the needs of our employees, we are regularly updating and expanding our programs. If the current offerings are not meeting your needs, please submit a request here.
Are you hosting an educational training or event open to all employees across UA? Submit a request here to add it to the UA HR Training calendar.