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Upcoming Classes and Workshops

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Box Fundamentals

Franklin 7107: Thursday, February 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Get an overview of Box Drive and get your questions answered! Administrators from IT will be on hand to answer your questions and review the best features of Box Drive.

Smartsheet Fundamentals (2 Part Class)

Part 1 Online: Friday, February 21, 8:30am -12:30pm

Part 1 Online: Wednesday, April 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Part 2 Online: Friday, February 28, 8:30am -12:30pm

Part 2 Online: Tuesday, April 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm

This class is designed for newer users who wish to gain a foundational understanding of the Smartsheet collaboration tool. Learn how Smartsheet can track projects and information to improve teamwork. Smartsheet licenses are available to all UCOP employees.

This is a 2 part class, please sign up for 1 of each session.

My UC Career

Online: Monday, February 24, 12:00pm-1:00pm

My UC Career is an online development portal available to all UC employees seeking to advance their career. During this session, you will receive a demo of the portal and what it can do for you and your career.

Project Management for Non-Project Managers (2 Part Class)

Online (2/25 and 3/3): Tuesday, February 25, 11:00am-12:15pm

This 2 Part Online workshop is designed for professionals who want to enhance their project management skills and better manage projects of all kinds. The focus is on bringing innovative insights and practical techniques to improve your managing of projects of all sizes.

Managing Change and Transitions

Lobby 1: Friday, February 28, 9:00am-4:00pm

This workshop focuses on change and your role in understanding, communicating, and managing change and transitions. All UCOP employees are welcome to attend.

The Pillars of Personal Leadership: Five Strategies for Leading from Within

There are 2 offerings: Lobby 1 (UCOP Oakland Staff) and UCPATH 2140A/Online (For UCPATH Staff only): Tuesday, March 3, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

What kind of leader do you want to be? This workshop will provide you with insights on discovering your purpose, your voice, and how to strengthen your “personal leadership muscles” to enable you to turn your aspirations into action.

Accomplishing More With Less

Online (3/5, 3/12,3/19): Thursday, March 5, 10:00am - 11:15am

From People-OnTheGo, this 3-part workshop series has been described as transformational. If you want to make breakthroughs in your time management, respond instead of react to today’s demanding work environment, and establish sustainable practices that will help you effectively manage the information and task overload, you have come to the right place!

These live online workshops are 3 x 75-minute series on 3/5, 3/12, and 3/19.

Attendance at all three sessions is required to receive credit for this class.

LinkedIn Learning Introduction

Online + Franklin: Wednesday, March 11, 12:15pm - 1:00pm

UCOP L&D is thrilled to announce that all UCOP employees now have access to LinkedIn Learning — more than 13,000 video tutorials that cover topics from people management and leadership to software and new technologies to creative skills and more!

Come to this session and learn how you can leverage this new benefit to grow your career.

Can’t make these sessions? Watch the recording here.

Excel Beginner-Intermediate

Part 1 Online: Wednesday, March 11, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Part 1 Room 7107: Friday, March 13, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Part 2 Online : Wednesday, March 18, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Part 2 Room 7107: Friday, March 20, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Presented by Academy X, these 2-part classes are intended to expand your productivity and Excel skills. Topics will include navigation and selection, lists, formatting, conditional formatting, charts and other data visualizations.

Each class will be made up of 2 x 3 hour sessions, please sign up for 1 of each session.

Attendance at all two sessions is required to receive credit for this class.

Managing and Organizing Your Email Inbox -- MS Outlook (Webinar)

Online: Thursday, March 19, 9:30am-11:30am

Are you trying to get more organized in the new year? Learn skills for e-mail management strategies to transform e-mail into a productivity tool that can help you succeed.

Zoom User Clinic: Advanced

Online: Wednesday, March 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Zoom. Some of us use it every day, but do we know all the features Zoom can offer? In this webinar, our partners at Zoom will demonstrate the features you can start using to better engage your virtual audience for meetings, trainings, and more.

Design Thinking to Focus, Collaborate, and Play

Online: Tuesday, March 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Have you been curious about Design Thinking and want to learn more? This hands-on workshop includes an overview of the design thinking process and leaves you equipped with the key design thinking concepts and techniques that you can apply right away.

Registration deadline: 3/17/2020

Emotional Intelligence - Attain Results Through People

Online: Tuesday, March 24, 9:30am - 11:30am

Learn the fundamentals of Emotional Intelligence and take part in exercises to experience the various aspects of Emotional Intelligence and formulate strategies and behaviors to cultivate, develop, and turn these aspects into on-going practices.

Registration deadline: 3/17/2020

Additional Classes

This class is designed to empower you to incorporate sustainability into your life! Learn more about the UC Sustainability goals and what you can do to support them. Topics covered include reducing your carbon footprint, waste reduction, saving water, and green commutes. Save money, live greener, and be a UCOP sustainability champion!

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Classes and Workshops

Announcement: LinkedIn Learning is Here!

Upcoming Classes and Workshops

Box Fundamentals

Smartsheet Fundamentals (2 Part Class)

My UC Career

Project Management for Non-Project Managers (2 Part Class)

Managing Change and Transitions

The Pillars of Personal Leadership: Five Strategies for Leading from Within

Accomplishing More With Less

LinkedIn Learning Introduction

Excel Beginner-Intermediate

Managing and Organizing Your Email Inbox -- MS Outlook (Webinar)

Zoom User Clinic: Advanced

Design Thinking to Focus, Collaborate, and Play

Emotional Intelligence - Attain Results Through People

UCOP Cascade Fundamentals (Online + Franklin)

People On The Go Microsoft Excel PivotTables Techniques

Mindfulness at UCOP (Online)

Performance Appraisal End of Year Process, MANAGERS

Microsoft PowerPoint Techniques

Performance Appraisal End of Year Process, EMPLOYEES

Sustainability for OP and You

Fidelity financial classes offered for UCOP Staff

Using the UC Learning Center

Send a Gratitude Gram

Shop the UC Store

Classes and Workshops

Announcement: LinkedIn Learning is Here!

Upcoming Classes and Workshops

Box Fundamentals

Smartsheet Fundamentals (2 Part Class)

My UC Career

Project Management for Non-Project Managers (2 Part Class)

Managing Change and Transitions

The Pillars of Personal Leadership: Five Strategies for Leading from Within

Accomplishing More With Less

LinkedIn Learning Introduction

Excel Beginner-Intermediate

Managing and Organizing Your Email Inbox -- MS Outlook (Webinar)

Zoom User Clinic: Advanced

Design Thinking to Focus, Collaborate, and Play

Emotional Intelligence - Attain Results Through People

UCOP Cascade Fundamentals (Online + Franklin)

People On The Go Microsoft Excel PivotTables Techniques

Mindfulness at UCOP (Online)

Performance Appraisal End of Year Process, MANAGERS

Microsoft PowerPoint Techniques

Performance Appraisal End of Year Process, EMPLOYEES

Sustainability for OP and You

Fidelity financial classes offered for UCOP Staff

Using the UC Learning Center

Send a Gratitude Gram

Shop the UC Store

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