Whether you’re new to managing people or an experienced leader, there’s always room for growth. UCOP Learning and Development offers resources to support managers at every level with training and opportunities to connect with peers.

Live workshops

Listings reflect Pacific Time; unless stated otherwise, courses are virtual. Select each course name to register.

GROWing Your Check–In Conversations for Managers
Oct. 30, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
GROW is a popular coaching framework used worldwide for problem solving, goal setting and performance improvement. This interactive session allows managers to discuss and practice using the GROW framework as a strategy and tool to support engaging STEP checkpoint conversations. Note: The e-course “GROWing your Checkpoint Conversations” must be taken before this class.

Manager Essentials at UCOP: Compensation
Nov. 4, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Join us for a live, virtual, instructor-led session on UCOP Compensation policies and procedures. This course is required for all new UCOP managers and supervisors. Experienced managers are also welcome to attend. For more information about ME@UCOP, read the series overview.

ME@UCOP Managing in the Modern Workplace
Nov. 5, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
In person class: Oakland Broadway 4001
Learn UCOP processes and strategies that support building inclusive and engaged teams. Topics include: managing remote and hybrid teams, people development and fostering community and belonging as a manager. This course is required for all new UCOP managers and supervisors. Experienced managers are also welcome to attend. For more information about ME@UCOP, read the series overview.

People Leader Forum – Fostering Resilient Teams During Uncertain Times
Nov. 7, 1 – 2 p.m.
The People Leader Forum is a monthly opportunity for managers to connect to develop leadership skills, build community, share best practices, swap strategies for navigating current challenges and learn to better support themselves and their teams. Our Dec. 5 session will focus on team wellness.

Cohort learning opportunities

2026 UCOP Mentorship Program
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to share and learn career skills and leadership practices, guide and navigate the UCOP culture, and establish long-term professional relationships. Review the program FAQ and register for an info session!  Then, apply and/or recommend someone to mentor others or apply to be a mentee by Dec. 5.  

2026 Making Power Moves
The President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women, in partnership with Learning and Development, is pleased to sponsor Making Power Moves: a cohort focused on career advancement strategies with an emphasis on how social and cultural factors influence professional growth and leadership opportunities. This course is designed for UCOP staff who manage projects or people.  To learn more, check out the frequently asked questions and course syllabus. Then, apply today!

2026 Winter Peer Connections
This self-driven UC peer-to-peer networking program aims to enhance employee connection and belonging within UCOP and across the system through meaningful relationships. Review the program overview, then complete a short application.

On-demand training through Linkedin Learning

Can’t make our live classes work with your schedule? You can still grow your career skills thanks to UCOP’s free LinkedIn Learning membership for staff (get started with LiL)! The following collections include courses and videos recommended by the Learning and Development team for maximum impact.

• Managing in Remote or Hybrid
• Leadership Development
• Situational and Adaptable Leadership
• Employee Engagement
• Teams
• Leading and Working in times of Complexity and Stress

For questions, contact ucopld@ucop.edu.

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