BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Link: UCOP's e-newsletter - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://link.ucop.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Link: UCOP's e-newsletter REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 DTSTART:19701029T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:19700402T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160914T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160803T224658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160803T225105Z UID:10006340-1473843600-1473854400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:SharePoint Document Management class DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required. For full course details (including location) or to register for this class\, log into the UC Learning Center. \nThis is an intermediate class. SharePoint is a powerful tool to manage documents and other files by providing secured\, web-based document libraries. There are many features of libraries that can make your SharePoint experience a success\, but it is equally important to understand the common pitfalls to avoid. This workshop takes a deep dive into SharePoint’s document management features including those that are often overlooked or underutilized. Of equal importance are the best practices that will be woven into the workshop. \nPrerequisites: \n\nSharePoint Fundamentals Class or hands-on experience\nA desire and the time to adopt these techniques on the job\n\nFeatures covered: \n\nUploading files to SharePoint\nCheck In / Check out\nVersion Control\nTagging and categorization of documents\nFinding documents\nLibrary/document permissions\nQuick Edit – bulk update of properties\nThe power of views\nPanel preview and viewing in browser\nAlerts on changes to documents\n\nBest Practices: \n\nWhy folders are bad in SharePoint\nBenefits of metadata tagging\nLimit the number of libraries\nKeep permissions simple\nWhy you should use the Title field\nFile naming guidelines\n\n  URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/sharepoint-document-management-class-3/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160907T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160801T174011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160801T174011Z UID:10006336-1473253200-1473267600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Influencing without Authority class DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required. For full course details (including location) or to register for this class\, log into the UC Learning Center. \nThis 4-hour workshop explores the primary strategies of influence\, reciprocity\, communicating to influence\, and influencing styles. The participant will learn how to select the most appropriate strategy for the circumstances. \nThe ability to exercise influence without authority is one of the most important skills of an effective professional. Effectively exercising influence\, even when one may not have the formal authority to mandate action\, is a challenge many face. Whether working in a matrix organization or leading a cross functional team\, the goal is to contribute one’s best\, support the organization\, and ensure goals are met. It is important to understand the nature of power and influence in the organization\, understand personal sources of influence\, and know how to leverage personal political power. Successful professionals build networks of relationships with stakeholders and influencers. This course introduces the skills necessary to employ these interpersonal and leadership skills and to manage the often complex relationship dynamics of the workplace. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/influencing-without-authority-class/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160907T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160907T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160801T173528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160801T173528Z UID:10006332-1473238800-1473264000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Excel Intermediate class DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required. For full course details (including location) or to register for this class\, log into the UC Learning Center. \nMicrosoft Excel 2010 offers powerful charting and graphing abilities\, an unmatched set of mathematical and statistical functions\, and secure tools for sharing spreadsheets with others\, making it the most widely-used spreadsheet application worldwide.  This class is taught by instructors who bring years of practical experience to the classroom\, so that you will be readily able to apply what you learn. Participants in this course learn to: \n\nManage large\, interconnected sets of data with linked workbooks.\nApply an Office theme for a consistent appearance between spreadsheets and other documents.\nAdd distinctive background images and watermarks to spreadsheets for branding or security.\nConsolidate multiple rows of data into collapsible outlines.\nUse powerful data filters and sorting to target specific data for analysis.\nCreate professional-looking charts that accentuate key data with advanced formatting techniques and graphic elements.\nTest formulas and trace errors with Error Checking and Auditing tools.\nPrevent data corruption or deletion by protecting a workbook\, or specific cells.\nAllow multiple users to edit a spreadsheet simultaneously\, without creating inconsistencies between versions.\nCreate and edit Excel templates with common data and formatting for your specific needs.\n\n  URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-intermediate-class/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160907T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160907T123000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160801T173824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160801T173824Z UID:10006334-1473237000-1473251400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Project Management\, Part 1 – Initiating a Project DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required. For full course details (including location) or to register for this class\, log into the UC Learning Center. \nThis three-part course in project management helps you learn how to identify a clear\, shared understanding of a project and create a comprehensive project charter or decision document. The first in the series\, Initiating a Project\, focuses on how to effectively set up a project to ensure a smooth start. Recognize the critical importance of having a clear\, shared understanding of the project at the outset by creating a comprehensive project charter. \nTopics covered: \n\nHow to define the purpose of the project and its business value\nDefine the project’s objectives\, assumptions and constraints\nUnderstand how the project is linked to other projects and activities\nDefine the high level project scope\nDefine how the project success will be measured\nIdentify warning signs to watch for as the project is executed\nIdentify the project stakeholders and determine their priorities and their impact on the project\nAssess the complexity of the project in both business and technical dimensions\nUnderstand the pivotal importance of a well-prepared project charter. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/project-management-part-1-initiating-a-project/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160816T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160816T163000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160223T231936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T231957Z UID:10006086-1471336200-1471365000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Get to the Point! Effective Business Writing DESCRIPTION:Learn to get your point across quickly\, clearly\, concisely and powerfully. Learn practical tips and tools that can be used immediately to make your written communications — no matter what they are — more effective. This course helps students improve their business writing. Students will learn to eliminate wordy and unclear language that frustrates readers\, who have neither the time nor patience to decode an unclear message. \nTopics: \n\nFacing the crucial issues: determining your purpose and analyzing your audience\nOrganizing and formatting: getting beyond the traditional outline\, writing powerful openings and writing for high skim value\nWriting clearly and concisely: using powerful verbs and eliminating extra words and jargon\nParticipants are strongly encouraged to bring a sample of their writing to the class for individual help\nWe recommend that participants have already completed the Write Right! Business Writing Basics course\n\nRegister in the UCOP Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/get-to-the-point-effective-business-writing-3/ LOCATION:Franklin 10325 CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160811T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160811T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160606T220108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T220108Z UID:10006294-1470906000-1470931200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Excel Introduction DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Excel is an all-purpose software application for creating and sharing information through spreadsheets. With a robust set of functions to automatically perform complex calculations\, features to rapidly convert data into charts and graphs\, and tools to securely share business information with others\, it is the most widely-used spreadsheet application worldwide. Use Microsoft Excel to create a spreadsheet to track data and perform calculations. Learn to: \n\nRapidly navigate Excel’s tool ribbons\, gallery commands\, and Live Preview feature.\nPerform basic calculations and apply calculations accurately with cell references.\nFormat cells\, tables and entire worksheets quickly with styles and style galleries.\nUse Excel’s conditional formatting rules to visually enhance your data.\nGive printed spreadsheets a professional appearance with Page Layout View\, page breaking controls and print area definitions.\nCreate dynamically-updating charts quickly with predefined layouts and styles.\nIncorporate 3-D shadowing\, anti-aliasing and other visual effects to design compelling graphic summaries.\nEmploy key Excel display techniques to navigate large workbooks effectively.\n\n  \nFor course details\, location and registration\, log in to UC Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-introduction/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160810T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160606T215321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T215321Z UID:10006293-1470819600-1470830400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:SharePoint Site Administration class DESCRIPTION:SharePoint is a powerful tool that provides collaboration team sites for workgroups to share documents\, calendars\, project information to name a few. For SharePoint to be effective\, the day-to-day team site administration needs to be in the hands of the teams rather than a central authority. Therefore individuals in the business units need the knowledge to administer team sites. This workshop focuses on the primary skills necessary for site administration such as permissions\, site and list creation\, page editing and navigation. \nTo register and/or see full course information including location\, log into UC Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/sharepoint-site-administration-class-2/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160804T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160804T123000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160223T231622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T220849Z UID:10006084-1470299400-1470313800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Project Management\, Part 3: Scheduling and Tracking a Project DESCRIPTION:Part 3 of a three-course series in project management. In this course\, students learn how to convert a project plan and estimates into a project schedule\, and to track and communicate project status. \nAt the conclusion of this half-day course\, students will be able to: \n\nCreate a project schedule\nPerform what if analysis to optimize the project schedule\nUnderstand the role of project management software in managing the schedule\nConduct effective project progress reviews\nTrack the health of the project using “Vital signs”\nContinuously monitor and update risks to the project\n\nFor full details including location or to register\, log into the UCOP Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/project-management-scheduling-and-tracking-a-project-2/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160727T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160727T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160606T214748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T215503Z UID:10006292-1469610000-1469635200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:PowerPoint Intermediate DESCRIPTION:Microsoft PowerPoint’s arsenal of integrated tools make it possible to design compelling\, professional-grade presentations that inspire and persuade audiences in almost any professional context. Intermediate PowerPoint will help you advance your level of proficiency with this powerful application. \nFor course details\, location and registration\, log in to UC Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/powerpoint-intermediate/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160721T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160721T163000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160223T231254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T213946Z UID:10006082-1469089800-1469118600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Accomplishing More with Less DESCRIPTION:Bombarded by information? Persistently interrupted and side-tracked? Always juggling competing and changing priorities? Frustrated with digital overload? \nThis fun and engaging workshop\, facilitated by “People on the Go\,” gives breakthrough techniques for difficult time and productivity challenges. \nParticipants will gain strategies to: \n\nBetter manage interruptions and stay focused while still being responsive to the needs of team members\nWork more strategically instead of working harder\nManage competing priorities and better align daily activities with goals\n\nGet more details and register via the UC Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/accomplishing-more-with-less/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160719T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160719T163000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160223T230649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T213905Z UID:10006080-1468917000-1468945800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Write Right: Baseline Business Writing Skills DESCRIPTION:This foundational course provides the basics of grammar and writing clearly. Participants learn key characteristics of good writers and practice those skills in the session. Participants learn the current\, best practices in business writing. \nTopics include: \n\nThe sentence— the foundation of language — and how to punctuate it\nVerbs — the heart and soul of every sentence\nGrammar and capitalization guidelines\nKey hints for writers\n\nCompleting this course is recommended before registering for the UCOP Get to the Point! Workshop. \nGet more details and register via the UC Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/write-right-baseline-business-writing-skills-3/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160714T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160714T123000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160425T212043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T214307Z UID:10006274-1468485000-1468499400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Project Management\, Part 2: Planning and Estimating a Project class DESCRIPTION:Part two of a three-part course series. Become skilled in preparing detailed professional work order estimates with task descriptions and durations. Learn how to build a professional grade project plan and detailed estimates. \nGet more details and register via the UC Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/project-management-planning-and-estimating-a-project-class/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160713T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160713T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160425T211906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T211906Z UID:10006272-1468400400-1468411200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:SharePoint Document Management class DESCRIPTION:SharePoint is a powerful tool to manage documents and other files by providing secured\, web-based document libraries. There are many features of libraries that can make your SharePoint experience a success\, but it is equally important to understand the common pitfalls to avoid. This workshop takes a deep dive into SharePoint’s document management features including those that are often overlooked or underutilized. Of equal importance are the best practices that will be woven into the workshop. \nGet more details and register via the UC Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/sharepoint-document-management-class-2/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160629T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160629T123000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160425T211227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T213934Z UID:10006270-1467189000-1467203400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Project Management\, Part 1: Initiating a Project class DESCRIPTION:Course registration currently full; check UC Learning Center for waitlist or other sessions of this class. This three-part course in project management helps you learn how to identify a clear\, shared understanding of a project and create a comprehensive project charter or decision document. The first in the series\, Initiating a Project\, focuses on how to effectively set up a project to ensure a smooth start \nGet more details and register via the UC Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/project-management-part-1-initiating-a-project-class/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160623T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160623T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160425T211423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T214031Z UID:10006271-1466672400-1466697600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Microsoft Word Intermediate class DESCRIPTION:Course registration is full; please look on UC Learning Center site for waitlist information or other dates this course is offered.  \nBuilding on the basics learned in Microsoft Word Introduction\, the learner will expand his or her skill set with this class. \nKey concepts include: \n\nCreating and formatting tables in Microsoft Word\nUsing styles and templates to create polished and professional documents\nCreating mail merges\nManaging document changes in workgroup collaborations\nWorking with graphics\nWorking with document sections\n\nWe recommend that the learner have successfully completed Microsoft Word Introduction\, or have the requisite skills taught in the class\, before enrolling in this course. \nGet more details and register via the UC Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/microsoft-word-intermediate-class/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160614T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160614T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160425T211029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T211029Z UID:10006269-1465894800-1465905600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Cascade Fundamentals class DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to teach UCOP Content Editors / Content Managers how to maintain their department websites. Topics covered include: \n\nWhat is Cascade\nSigning in / changing password\nNavigating within Cascade\nResources\nPage Types\, and\nKey Tasks\n\nGet more details and register via the UC Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/cascade-fundamentals-class/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160614T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160614T163000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160425T210919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T214147Z UID:10006268-1465893000-1465921800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Essential Analytical Skills class DESCRIPTION:Course registration is full; please look on UC Learning Center site for waitlist information or other dates this course is offered. \nUpon completion of this full day workshop\, participants will be able to:\n• Apply critical thinking skills in written and numeracy contexts\n• Evaluate and select appropriate problem solving techniques and tools.\n• Use a standard method for solving problems in the workplace\n• Apply the five-step method to an actual workplace problem \nGet more details and register via the UC Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/essential-analytical-skills-class/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160607T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160425T210758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T210758Z UID:10006267-1465290000-1465315200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Excel 2010 for Power Users class DESCRIPTION:Excel for Power Users training provides the learner with practical experience using the application’s most powerful features and data analysis techniques to develop better solutions faster\, and implement those solutions with a greater understanding of the complex factors that affect business outcomes. \nGet more details and register via the UC Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-2010-for-power-users-class/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160602T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160602T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160425T185222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T170347Z UID:10006252-1464858000-1464868800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:SharePoint Site Administration class DESCRIPTION:SharePoint is a powerful tool that provides collaboration team sites for workgroups to share documents\, calendars\, project information to name a few. For SharePoint to be effective\, the day-to-day team site administration needs to be in the hands of the teams rather than a central authority. Therefore individuals in the business units need the knowledge to administer team sites. This workshop focuses on the primary skills necessary for site administration such as permissions\, site and list creation\, page editing and navigation. \nGet more details and register via the UC Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/sharepoint-site-administration-class/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160525T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160425T190057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T190057Z UID:10006260-1464166800-1464192000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:PowerPoint Introduction class DESCRIPTION:Course registration is full; please look on UC Learning Center site for waitlist information or other dates this course is offered. Building on the basics of PowerPoint Introduction\, students learn to customize PowerPoint by modifying the Quick Access Toolbar and creating macros. They also apply themes and templates\, work with SmartArt graphics and tables and work with multimedia content. Participants gain hands-on experience with customizing options\, using graphic and multimedia content and distributing a presentation. \nGet more details and register via the UC Learning Center URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/powerpoint-introduction-class/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160517T110000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160425T185928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T185928Z UID:10006258-1463475600-1463482800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Google Analytics class DESCRIPTION:This course will provide a basic understanding of some of the main components of Google Analytics and some of the ways of accessing and filtering data. This will provide the tools to acquire a better understanding of the behavior of users on your site. \nGet more details and register via the UC Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/google-analytics-class/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160517T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160517T163000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160425T185809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T212928Z UID:10006256-1463473800-1463502600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Get to the Point: Effective Business Writing class DESCRIPTION:Learn to get your point across quickly\, clearly\, concisely and powerfully. Learn practical tips and tools that can be used immediately to make your written communications — no matter what they are — more effective. This course helps students improve their business writing. Students will learn to eliminate wordy and unclear language that frustrates readers\, who have neither the time nor patience to decode an unclear message. \nTopics: \n\nFacing the crucial issues: determining your purpose and analyzing your audience\nOrganizing and formatting: getting beyond the traditional outline\, writing powerful openings and writing for high skim value\nWriting clearly and concisely: using powerful verbs and eliminating extra words and jargon.\nParticipants are strongly encouraged to bring a sample of their writing to the class for individual help.\nWe recommend that participants have already completed the Write Right! Business Writing Basics course.\n\nGet more details and register via the UC Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/get-to-the-point-effective-business-writing-class/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160510T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160510T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160425T185501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T185501Z UID:10006254-1462870800-1462896000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Excel 2010: Advanced class DESCRIPTION:Course registration is full; please look on UC Learning Center site for waitlist information or other dates this course is offered. Build upon the knowledge gained in the Excel Intermediate course and increase the sophistication of your data reporting outputs. New skills acquired will include advanced formulas and statistical reporting through the use of PivotTables\, charts and XML files. The features of this session will allow participants to analyze data more efficiently\, and format the data to effectively communicate information to others. It is highly recommended that participants have completed Excel Intermediate as a prerequisite. \nGet more details and register via the UC Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-2010-advanced-class/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160504T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160425T184926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T185318Z UID:10006250-1462352400-1462363200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:SharePoint Document Management class DESCRIPTION:Course registration is full; please look on UC Learning Center site for waitlist information or other dates this course is offered. SharePoint is a powerful tool to manage documents and other files by providing secured\, web-based document libraries. There are many features of libraries that can make your SharePoint experience a success\, but it is equally important to understand the common pitfalls to avoid. This workshop takes a deep dive into SharePoint’s document management features including those that are often overlooked or underutilized. Of equal importance are the best practices that will be woven into the workshop. \nGet more details and register via the UC Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/sharepoint-document-management-class/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160411T213816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160411T213816Z UID:10006237-1461232800-1461240000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Sexual Harassment Prevention Training DESCRIPTION:This workshop fulfills the sexual harassment training requirement for UCOP staff. The live presentation mixes serious education and learning with humor\, entertainment and spirited discussion as professional actors dramatize real-life scenarios that illustrate both overt and subtle forms of sexual harassment. Participants can ask questions and give advice about any of the vignettes. The actors then respond as their characters\, and a lively discussion ensues. Pre-registration is required via UC Learning Center (UCLC). URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/sexual-harassment-prevention-training/ LOCATION:Franklin Lobby 1 CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu GEO:37.8022945;-122.271448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160421T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160421T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160223T221912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T221912Z UID:10006078-1461229200-1461254400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:SharePoint Fundamentals DESCRIPTION:SharePoint 2013 is an intranet tool that facilitates communication\, teamwork and collaboration among a designated group. It provides easy access to discussion boards\, calendars\, shared documents\, surveys and more. \nThis one-day training session includes: \n\nOverview of the SharePoint platform\nWhy and how it can be used\nSharePoint jargon and related terms\, i.e. lists\, teams\, libraries\nHow to browse around a SharePoint site\nWhat features are available within a site\n\nRegister in the UCOP Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/sharepoint-fundamentals/ LOCATION:Franklin 7107 CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160420T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160420T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160223T221205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T221205Z UID:10006074-1461157200-1461171600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Embracing Change DESCRIPTION:Change is something that excites people who love opportunities for growth\, to see and learn about new things\, or who like to shift the status quo. Some changes\, however\, are harder to adjust to and lead to expressions of resistance and anger. We can take concrete steps to make change more palatable by understanding people’s hesitation\, enlisting the help of others\, setting up plans\, and managing stressors. These steps can also ensure that desired changes are implemented successfully. \nIn this half-day workshop\, participants learn how to work through and cope with change\, and how to help those around them. \nRegister in the UCOP Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/embracing-change/ LOCATION:Franklin 12322 CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160420T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160420T123000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160223T221509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160302T234631Z UID:10006076-1461141000-1461155400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Project Management: Scheduling and Tracking a Project DESCRIPTION:In this course\, students learn how to convert a project plan and estimates into a project schedule\, and to track and communicate project status. \nAt the conclusion of this half-day course\, students will be able to: \n\nCreate a project schedule\nPerform what if analysis to optimize the project schedule\nUnderstand the role of project management software in managing the schedule\nConduct effective project progress reviews\nTrack the health of the project using “Vital signs”\nContinuously monitor and update risks to the project\n\nRegister in the UCOP Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/project-management-scheduling-and-tracking-a-project/ LOCATION:Franklin 12322 CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160405T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160223T220631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T220631Z UID:10006070-1459846800-1459872000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Excel 2010 Intermediate DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Excel 2010 Intermediate course furthers students’ understanding of this powerful tool and adds to their Excel skill set. This hands-on class prepares students to: \n\nLink workbooks to manage larger data sets\,\nEmploy advanced formatting techniques on tables and charts\,\nGain experience working with graphics\,\nCreate custom filters to target specific data for analysis\, and\nAllow multiple users to work on a spreadsheet while protecting critical data from deletion.\n\nTo fully benefit from the course\, we recommend that students meet the following criteria before registering: \n\nFamiliarity with the Microsoft Office Ribbon;\nUnderstanding of cell references\, formulas and functions; and\nSuccessful completion of or understanding the skills taught in UCOP Excel 2007 Introduction course.\n\nRegister in the UCOP Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-2010-intermediate/ LOCATION:Franklin 7107 CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160405T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160405T163000 DTSTAMP:20260411T104155 CREATED:20160223T220940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T220940Z UID:10006072-1459845000-1459873800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Write Right: Baseline Business Writing Skills DESCRIPTION:This foundational course provides the basics of grammar and writing clearly. Participants learn key characteristics of good writers and practice those skills in the session. Participants learn the current\, best practices in business writing. \nTopics include: \n\nThe sentence— the foundation of language — and how to punctuate it\nVerbs — the heart and soul of every sentence\nGrammar and capitalization guidelines\nKey hints for writers\n\nCompleting this course is recommended before registering for the UCOP Get to the Point! Workshop. \nRegister in the UCOP Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/write-right-baseline-business-writing-skills-2/ LOCATION:Franklin 11326 CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR