Great news for new and aspiring people managers: The UCOP Learning and Development team has extended the application deadline for the UCOP People Management Integrated Learning Program (PM-ILP) to Friday, March 13. If you’ve been hoping to build your leadership skills, take advantage of this new window to apply!

Program overview

Designed to complement the online Systemwide People Management Series & Certificate, PM-ILP participants complete online courses individually, then meet monthly via Zoom as a cohort to apply what they’ve learned. PM-ILP meetings feature guest speakers and opportunities to share and learn best practices. By the end of the series, you’ll be able to demonstrate how you’re using the knowledge and skills you’ve learned to become more impactful in your work.

What the program covers

• Opportunities to discuss management-related topics with colleagues
• Role-playing and developing people management skills
• Identifying your strengths and personal management lens
• How performance management tools can help you improve employee performance

Target audience

• Newer people managers seeking to learn essential team leadership skills
• Individual contributors who anticipate moving into a people manager role in the next two years and who want to prepare for future success

Participant expectations

• Attend all sessions (One missed session is allowed.)
• Complete all eLearning modules, readings and intersession assignments
• Fully engage throughout all sessions, including in breakout groups, with your camera on
• Be able to manage your existing work responsibilities alongside the additional program commitment of six to seven hours a month

2026 program schedule

All meetings take place on Zoom. Our first meeting is April 30, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (PT). Subsequent sessions will take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on the following dates: May 28, June 25, July 30, Aug. 20, Sept. 24 and Oct. 29.

How to apply

Begin by discussing your interest with your supervisor, and ensure that you have their support. When you submit your application, they will automatically receive, and need to complete, a support form and confirmation that your department will cover the $100 materials fee.

Once you’ve gained their support, submit your completed 2026 Program Application and supervisor support form by Friday, March 13. Applicants will be notified of their status by March 20.

Please note that PM-ILP can accommodate up to 25 people. We will accept as many participants as possible on a first-come, first-served basis. If needed, priority will be based on management status, years of UC service and diversity of roles and departments.

Questions? Contact Oscar Lara.

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