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SUMMARY:Excel Intermediate/Advanced - Session 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Excel has hundreds of features and hundreds of functions. Getting the right feature\, at the right time\, used in the right way\, in the right sequence is very often a problem. In this three-hour session you will become aware of a few core Excel features that you can use right away and that other capabilities do exist that you can build on later as your Excel knowledge increases.  We start with these features\, and if time permits\, cover other interesting features. \n\nSumIFs\, AveregeIFs\, CountIFs : Get what you need from your data with minimal effort\nTables (with structured referencing): Look good and be organized\n Pivot Tables: The easiest\, best method to get unexpected and expected answers from you giant\, messy data set\n\nYou must attend both sessions.  Second session is Wednesday\, March 11\, 9 AM- 12PM
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-intermediate-advanced-session-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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SUMMARY:Smartsheet Essentials: Project Planning Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:This foundational session is designed for new users and project managers seeking to understand how to leverage Smartsheet for project planning and execution. Through practical demonstrations and hands-on activities\, participants will gain the knowledge to set up and manage projects confidently\, using features such as Gantt charts\, task assignments\, and resource allocation. Key Takeaways: \n\nUnderstand Smartsheet’s project management basics\, including workspaces and sheet creation.\nBuild and manage Gantt charts with dependencies and critical paths.\nAssign tasks and manage resources effectively.\nExplore Smartsheet templates for efficient project planning.\nLearn best practices for reporting project progress.\n\nThis is part of the | UCOP Project Management Collection 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/smartsheet-essentials-project-planning-made-simple/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T220909Z
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SUMMARY:Change Essentials (1 of 3 sessions)
DESCRIPTION:Change Essentials is based on the best-selling book\, Our Iceberg Is Melting: Changing and Succeeding Under Any Conditions\, by Dr. John Kotter and Holger Rathgeber. Dr. Kotter’s research revealed eight key steps and four critical leadership principles that\, when applied effectively\, help to ensure successful change. This three-part workshop will provide you with a foundational level of knowledge and skill to help you identify strategies to apply those steps and principles to a current or anticipated change within a department\, or as part of a broader organizational change initiative. Attendance is required for all three sessions\, March 5\, 12\, and 26: 10 am- 12 pm
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/change-essentials-1-of-3-sessions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224136
CREATED:20260202T221524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T221635Z
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SUMMARY:Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Ever had a disagreement with someone where the conversation didn’t go quite the way you wanted it to? As conflict is inevitable\, join us in exploring strategies for navigating difficult conversations in both your personal and professional life. In this highly interactive course\, you will learn Core Principles to successfully navigate disagreements and apply them through practice role-playing. By the end of the workshop\, you’ll feel more confident in approaching difficult conversations with anyone in your life.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/difficult-conversations-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T125500
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SUMMARY:UCOP Wellbeing Lunch and Chat: From Snap Judgments to Self-Awareness
DESCRIPTION:We all judge sometimes; it’s a very human thing to do. This lesson will help us understand why we judge and how it affects both ourselves and others. Our goal isn’t to stop judging completely\, but to become more aware and compassionate. Through thoughtful reflection\, open discussion\, and hands-on exercises\, we’ll gently change how we view judgment\, helping us create a more understanding and kinder world for everyone.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/ucop-wellbeing-lunch-and-chat-from-snap-judgments-to-self-awareness/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224136
CREATED:20260202T223901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223901Z
UID:10014109-1773133200-1773144000@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:ME@UCOP: Recruitment and Onboarding
DESCRIPTION:This is a live\, virtual session led by Kelly Howard\, Director of UCOP Talent Acquisition. We will discuss UCOP Talent Acquisition and On Boarding\, including: – UCOP Hiring steps and process – Inclusive Recruitment – UC\, State\, and Federal policies and laws – On Boarding process\, tools\, and best practices This is part of the Manager Essentials at UCOP (ME@UCOP)\,  required for all people new to a management or supervisory positions at UCOP since 2020 (internal promotions and external hires). All experienced managers are welcome to attend\,
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/meucop-recruitment-and-onboarding-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T120000
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CREATED:20260219T011710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T011919Z
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SUMMARY:GROW Plus: Accountability Conversations for Managers
DESCRIPTION:GROW Plus: Accountability Conversations for Managers is the second part in the required live training series on manager and employee performance conversations. This training answers the question: What do I do when my coaching is not improving performance? In this virtual\, live\, and highly interactive workshop\, we will cover: providing productive critical feedback\, managing emotions\, creating efficient documentation\, and holding effective accountability conversations. Managers will also practice having role Accountability Conversations using the UCOP GROW Plus framework. This training is part of the STEP training plan developed by the STEP workgroup made up of people from all divisions. The previous STEP trainings are all prerequisites to this training.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/grow-plus-accountability-conversations-for-managers-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224136
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T225923Z
UID:10014052-1773738000-1773748800@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Delivery Skills
DESCRIPTION:For many\, public speaking and giving formal and informal presentations can be uncomfortable and daunting. Luckily\, delivery skills ca be practiced and improved on with each presentation. This session will focus on identifying anxieties about presenting and how to prepare for them\, explore different presentation styles and techniques to engage with your audience\, and tips and tricks to making your next presentation a success! This session will be interactive and participants are asked to bring a recent presentation\, outline\, or presentation idea to practice.  This course is part of the UCOP Communication series certificate.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/delivery-skills-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T012115Z
UID:10014134-1773828000-1773835200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Managing Up: Cultivating a Partnership with Your Manager
DESCRIPTION:The manager-employee dynamic can be powerfully productive or woefully fraught. The big question is: what’s within YOUR locus of control as an employee to get what you need from your manager? In this workshop we’ll focus on exploring ways to develop a mutually beneficial working relationship with your supervisor as an individual contributor. This workshop will explore how individual contributors can develop trust by exploring their manager’s perspective\, advocating for self\, and providing upward feedback. This highly interactive session will review best practices to document your performance\, communicate clearly\, and practice delivering upward feedback.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/managing-up-cultivating-a-partnership-with-your-manager-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224136
CREATED:20260219T012722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T191624Z
UID:10014136-1774011600-1774017000@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:People Leader Forum:  Managing Represented Employees
DESCRIPTION:Managing Represented employees (Extended 1.5 hour session) In this extended 1.5 hour People Leader Forum\,  Karen Arnold\, Director\, HR Business Partner and JJ Lerma\, Direction of Compensation will  provide managers with essential guidance for effectively managing represented employees in a unionized environment. Participants will learn the fundamentals of labor relations\, including contract awareness\, roles and responsibilities\, and appropriate communication practices.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/people-leader-forum-managing-represented-employees/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224136
CREATED:20260219T012945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T013111Z
UID:10014137-1774346400-1774350000@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:ME@UCOP: Budget & BRC
DESCRIPTION:This is a live\, virtual\, instructor-led session where we will discuss the UCOP budget process and landscape and Bruin Resource Center (BRC). Topics will include: – Budget process and timeline – UCOP Integrated Financial Systems (PBS and FIS) – BRC teams and services – BRC trainings and resources This is part of the Manager Essentials at UCOP (ME@UCOP). It is required for all people new to a management or supervisory positions at UCOP since 2020 (internal promotions and external hires). All experienced managers are welcome to attend.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/meucop-budget-brc/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224136
CREATED:20260219T014117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T234937Z
UID:10014138-1774443600-1774449000@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Accessible PDF Documents
DESCRIPTION: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).  Prerequiste course: Creating Accessible Documents 1: MS Office training
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/109386/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224136
CREATED:20260304T223521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T021454Z
UID:10014158-1775037600-1775044800@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Influencing Without Authority: Leadership as an Individual Contributor
DESCRIPTION:Author and CEO coach Kim Scott says that there are two types of star employees: “superstars” and “rockstars.” While superstars are gunning for promotions\, rockstars are grounding themselves as experts in their roles. According to recent research\, most individual contributors (62%) plan to stay in IC roles over becoming a manager. How can ICs take ownership of their career growth\, leverage their knowledge and skills\, and make an impact without climbing the ladder? In this workshop we’ll dive into the leadership skills all “rockstars” need to become influential contributors:  building trusting workplace relationships\, managing up\, carving out a niche area of expertise\, and connecting the dots from your role to the organizational mission. \nAttendees will: \n\nGain insight into their unique position of influence within the organization.\nExplore the leadership skills of relationship building\, managing up\, honing expertise\, and aligning work to the organizational mission.\nIdentify one skill they want to strategically focus on for the next month
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/influencing-without-authority-leadership-as-an-individual-contributor-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224136
CREATED:20260317T235057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T235057Z
UID:10014618-1775120400-1775129400@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:ME@UCOP: Employment Law and Leaves and Accommodations
DESCRIPTION:In this is a live\, virtual\, instructor-led session\, we will discuss the UCOP policies on Equal Employee Opportunity\, Affirmative Action\, and Employment Law and UCOP Accommodation and Leaves Services. Topics include an overview of: – \n\nEqual Employee Opportunities policies\nAffirmative Action policies – Labor and Employment Law\nFamily and Medical Leave (FML)\nReasonable Accommodations –\nWorker’s Compensation\n\nThis is part of the Manager Essentials at UCOP (ME@UCOP). It is required for all people new to a management or supervisory positions at UCOP since 2020 (internal promotions and external hires). All experienced managers are welcome to attend.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/meucop-employment-law-and-leaves-and-accommodations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224136
CREATED:20260318T002105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T002149Z
UID:10014620-1776762000-1776783600@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:ME@UCOP: Managing in the Modern Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Managing in the Modern Workplace: In this session\, we will discuss UCOP processes and strategies that support building inclusive and engaged teams. Topics include: \n\nManaging remote and hybrid teams\nPeople Development\nFostering Community and Belonging as a Manager.\n\nThis class is also offered remote.  Please review registration for remote offerings. This is part of the Manager Essentials at UCOP (ME@UCOP) series. It is required for all people new to a management or supervisory positions at UCOP since 2020 (internal promotions and external hires).  All experienced managers are welcome to attend.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/meucop-managing-in-the-modern-workplace/
LOCATION:Broadway – B 7001
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224136
CREATED:20260318T002555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T002555Z
UID:10014621-1777539600-1777552200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:ME@UCOP: Compensation
DESCRIPTION:This is a live\, virtual\, instructor-led session where we will discuss UCOP Compensation policies and procedures. \nTopics include: – \n\nPromotion & Equity\nSalary Range Offers\,\nHiring\, and Bargaining Units\nCareer Tracks\,\nJob Builder by JDX\nPosition Description\n\nPre-requisite to the Live virtual course and available to all:  eCourse: Understanding Compensation at UCOP (Note: this course does not include any audio. You read the course and take the knowledge checks.) \nThis is part of the Manager Essentials at UCOP (ME@UCOP). . It is required for all people new to a management or supervisory positions at UCOP since 2020 (internal promotions and external hires). All experienced managers are welcome to attend\,
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/meucop-compensation-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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