Classes & Workshops

Note: All listings on this page reflect Pacific Time. Unless noted otherwise, classes are held virtually via Zoom.

2026 Winter Cohorts Application Dates Extended

2026 Take Charge: If you’re an administrative, support or entry-level staff member who’s ready to take your career to the next level, check out Take Charge: Developing a Career Strategy. This six-month L&D-sponsored program will give you the tools you need to thrive in the workplace for years to come. Complete an application December 19 2025.
2026 Winter Peer Connections: A self-driven UC peer-to-peer networking program that aims to enhance employee connection and belonging within UCOP and across the system through meaningful relationships. Review the Program Overview Complete this short application by December 17, 2025.

Class Spotlight: January classes

UCOP Wellbeing Monthly Lunch and Chat: Wellness Resolutions online Friday, January 9, 2026, 12:10-12:55 pm
Productivity Breakthrough: Accomplishing More with Less Stress Online Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9 am – 12 pm: In this workshop, participants learn how to cut through digital overload, skillfully manage the constant flow of email, manage competing priorities with clarity. and focus on the work that drives meaningful results. Participants consistently describe it as a breakthrough in how they approach their time, priorities, and energy.
Success in the Workplace for Newer Professionals (For managers and staff): Online, January 15, 11 am – 12 pm: This training equips both new and early-career employees and the managers who support them with the skills, awareness, and behaviors needed to thrive in today’s evolving workplace

STEP Deadlines & Resources for the 2025/20206 Performance year

STEP learning resources | Watch the short STEP overview video | Contact your STEP team | FAQs for quick answers

Check-In 2: Complete by December 5, 2025

Upcoming Classes and Workshops

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UCOP Wellbeing Monthly Lunch and Chat: Wellness Resolutions

Online: Friday, January 9, 12:10 - 12:55pm

Take a mindful pause in your day and join us for this virtual monthly series for individual and collective wellbeing. There will be space for reflection, discussion, and real-life application.

1/9 Wellness Resolutions: The second Friday of January is known as Quitter’s Day because most resolutions have already fizzled out. Millions of people set New Year’s resolutions to improve or change something in their lives yet nearly 80% of people give up on their goals before February. In this session we will break down practical Wellness Resolution ideas and explore ways to help you achieve your fresh start and stay consistent and more balanced all year long.

2/6/26: Respect and kindness in the workplace

Productivity Breakthrough: Accomplishing More with Less Stress

online: Tuesday, January 13, 9 am - 12 pm

This transformational workshop equips busy professionals with practical strategies to work smarter, reduce stress, and achieve results that matter. Participants consistently describe it as a breakthrough in how they approach their time, priorities, and energy. Through engaging exercises and proven frameworks, you’ll learn how to cut through digital overload, skillfully manage the constant flow of email, manage competing priorities with clarity. and focus on the work that drives meaningful results. In this highly interactive session, you will:

• Prioritize with clarity to focus on high-value work.

• Stay on track by reducing interruptions and distractions.

• Simplify your systems for email, calendars, and tasks.

• Organize information for quick access and less clutter.

• Build sustainable habits that boost energy and resilience.

• Shift your mindset from reactive to proactive. You’ll leave with a practical toolkit to regain control of your workload, sustain momentum, and accomplish more with less effort and less stress.

GROWing Your Check In Conversations for Managers

online: Wednesday, January 14, 10 am - 12 pm

This workshop is the first session of a two-part series required for managers and supervisors. GROW is a popular conversation framework used around the world for problem solving, goal setting and performance improvement. This interactive session provides managers the opportunity to discuss and practice using GROW framework as a strategy and tool to support engaging employee-manager conversations.

Success in the Workplace for Newer Professionals

on line: Thursday, January 15, 11 am - 12pm

This training equips both new and early-career employees and the managers who support them with the skills, awareness, and behaviors needed to thrive in today’s evolving workplace. Through a mix of practical guidance and concrete examples, participants will learn the unwritten norms that shape workplace success, from communication and meeting etiquette to collaboration, professional presence, and work habits. The session also highlights the unique strengths newer professionals bring to organizations and offers strategies to bridge gaps, build mutual understanding, and foster a culture where employees at all levels can grow, contribute meaningfully, and succeed.

UCOP Staff Listening Session: Balance and Engagement in Your Work

online: Thursday, January 15, 1:05- 2:20 pm

The OP Staff Assembly (OPSA) invites you to join the rescheduled UCOP Staff Listening Session: Balance & Engagement in Your Work This session will focus on the framing question:

What helps you feel balanced and engaged in your work, and what makes it more challenging? We want to hear from you! This session offers a safe and inclusive environment where staff insights and experiences can be shared and valued, fostering connection, trust, and understanding across UCOP. Using a simple method that incorporates a 3Practice Circles approach, this session encourages participants to 1) listen with your whole self, 2) be curious and ask questions, and 3) share from your own experience. Participants are welcome to share or simply listen—your presence contributes to building a more connected, supportive, and inclusive UCOP community. This space is created for all staff voices, and the perspectives shared will help foster connection, understanding, and community across UCOP.

Reflective Listening

on line: Friday, January 16, 10 am - 12 pm

Reflective Listening is a necessary skill for today’s workplace, both as a leader and a team member. It is a skill that you can learn. This course will teach you some of the fundamentals of Reflective Listening so that you can start practicing today. This course is part of the UCOP Communication series certificate.

FSAP webinar: Building Habits That Stick (two-part series)

online: Friday, January 16, 12 pm - 1 pm

This is part 2 of a 2-part webinar dives deep into the science of habit formation, offering practical guidance to revolutionize your daily routines. Whether you aim to establish new health habits, boost productivity, or foster positive behavioral changes, these sessions are tailored to set you on a successful path.
Register for Part 2: Jan. 16, 12 – 1 p.m.

Navigating Change and Transitions

online: Wednesday, January 21, 10 am - 12 pm

“The only thing that is constant is change” — Heraclitus who lived 100 years before Plato knew this, and it is still true in today’s world. This workshop will explore the human response to change and stages within the transition process. Participants will expand their capability to successfully navigate through personal and professional changes while utilizing the William Bridges’ Transition Model and Psychological Flexibility framework.

Managing and Organizing your Email Inbox - Microsoft Outlook

online: Thursday, January 22, 1 pm - 2:30 pom

In this session you will learn powerful tips and techniques that can save you hours and help you get the results you desire from your e-mail communication. You will learn practical Microsoft Outlook features such as customizing and setting flags, using categories to organize your inbox, using calendar and tasks to track action e-mails, using advanced searches to easily find relevant information, and organizing and archiving your messages for future reference. In addition, you get important advice on e-mail management strategies which will help you transform e-mail into a productivity tool that can help you, your team, and your organization better succeed.

UCOP Creating Accessible Documents 2: PDFs

online: Wednesday, January 28, 10:30 am - 12 pm

Building off the Creating Accessible Documents 1: MS Office training, Accessible PDF Documents offers a deep dive into using Adobe Acrobat Pro to manipulate, tag, and test PDF documents for accessibility. We will cover tagging documents from scratch, what common accessibility errors are, tables, and building accessible PDF forms. In order to fully participate in this class, you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Pro installed (not just Acrobat Reader). Please note: Creating Accessible Documents 1: MS Office training is a prerequisite for this class.

Box Fundamentals

online: Wednesday, January 28, 1 pm - 2 pm

This course will give you an overview of Box, the cloud-based service that provides secure file storage and file sharing.

How to use Box
How to collaborate with UCOP and non-UCOP people
Commenting directly on files, folder permissions, shared links, and many other tips that will help you when using Box.

Administrators from IT will be on hand to answer your questions and review the best features of Box. More info on Box can always be accessed on our webpage.

Project Management for Non-Project Managers

online: Friday, January 30, 9 am - 12 pm

This workshop is tailored for professionals who aspire to master the art of project management and elevate their capabilities in steering diverse projects to success. The curriculum delves into the foundational principles of project management yet transcends conventional boundaries by infusing cutting-edge insights and actionable strategies.

Key takeaways from this workshop will include:
A comprehensive understanding of project management fundamentals and their practical applications.
Strategies for effective planning, micro-planning, and execution of projects irrespective of size.
Techniques for robust issue management and driving projects toward successful completion.
Insights into enhancing communication and collaboration within project teams and various stakeholders.
Proficiency in utilizing contemporary project management tools to optimize workflow and project outcomes.

Additional Classes

GROW Plus: Accountability Conversations for Managers

online : Tuesday, February 3, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Register for GROW Plus: Accountability Conversations for Managers on Tuesday, February 3

GROW Plus: Accountability Conversations for Managers is the second part in the required live training series on manager and employee performance conversations. The previous STEP trainings are all prerequisites to this training.

UCOP Creating Accessible Documents 1: MS Office

online: Thursday, February 19, 1-2:30 pm Register for UCOP Creating Accessible Documents 1: MS Office on Thursday, February 19

Digital accessibility is about ensuring users with disabilities can easily access and engage with any digital content. In this course, you will learn the principles of digital accessibility, how to generate accessible Microsoft Office Documents and how to export these to PDF. This is the first course in the series and a prerequisite for UCOP Creating Accessible Documents 2: PDFs.

Using the UC Learning Center

Registration: Log in to the UC Learning Center using your UCOP login and password. In the Search box on the left, enter the name of the class you want. Select the session you want, then select the Register box and Submit.

Cancellation: You can cancel your registration through the UC Learning Center. We ask that you cancel 48 hours before the scheduled class time so that others may sign up, or contact the Learning & Development Team.

If you require any assistance or accommodation with finding, registering or attending a class please email the Learning & Development Team.