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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171129T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171129T163000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170830T224952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T221333Z UID:10006762-1511944200-1511973000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Get to the Point! Effective Business Writing DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nRegistration for this class opens on Oct. 1. \nWe recommend that participants have already completed the Write Right! Business Writing Basics course. \nBeing able to articulate one’s point quickly\, clearly\, concisely and powerfully is a critical skill in effective writing.  This one day workshop provides practical tips and tools that can immediately be used to improve  written communications. \nTopics include: \n\nFacing the crucial issues: determining purpose and analyzing 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\n\nParticipants are encouraged to bring a sample of their writing for individual feedback. \n  URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/get-to-the-point-effective-business-writing-5/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170830T224830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T221253Z UID:10006761-1510822800-1510848000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Excel For Power Users DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nRegistration for this class opens on Oct. 1. \nMicrosoft Excel’s array of analytic capabilities make it an invaluable problem-solving tool in any context. However\, to use Excel’s most sophisticated features effectively requires more than a knowledge of the application’s formulas and menu options. To take mastery of Excel to the next level requires the ability to apply Excel’s arsenal of analytic tools to derive meaning from the data and arrive at more effective solutions. Excel for Power Users training provides the learner with practical experience using the application’s most powerful features and sophisticated data analysis techniques to develop better solutions faster\, and implement those solutions with a greater understanding of the complex set of factors which affect business outcomes. Specific topics include: \n\nAnalyzing spreadsheet data effectively with advanced formulas\nTaking PivotTable analysis to the next level\nCreating powerful\, customizable dashboards to display key data in a single view\nEnhancing spreadsheet functionality with powerful\, multi-purpose VBA macros\nGiving users control over the way they interact with spreadsheet data URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-for-power-users-4/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171109T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171109T123000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170830T224649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T221219Z UID:10006760-1510216200-1510230600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Project Management\, Part 3 - Scheduling and Tracking DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nRegistration for this class opens on Oct. 1. \nPart 3 of a 3 course series. 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: \nCreate a project schedule;\n• Perform what if analysis to optimize the project schedule;\n• Understand the role of project management software in managing the schedule;\n• Conduct effective project progress reviews;\n• Track the health of the project using “Vital signs;” and\n• Continuously monitor and update risks to the project. \n  URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/project-management-part-3-scheduling-and-tracking-2/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171108T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170830T224431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T224431Z UID:10006758-1510131600-1510142400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:SharePoint – Document Management DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nSharePoint 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 URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/sharepoint-document-management-7/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171102T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170830T224232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T221125Z UID:10006756-1509613200-1509638400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Excel Advanced DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nRegistration for this class opens on Oct. 1. \nExcel Advanced is targeted at experienced Excel users and builds on the key concepts learned from the Introduction and Intermediate courses.  Content focuses on importing and exporting data\, formatting numbers\, working with ranges\, working with macros\, data analysis tools\, summarizing data\, using “what-if” data analysis and expands on workgroup collaboration.  This full day class is hands-on and highly interactive. After completing the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply advanced functions\, including logical\, financial\, statistical\, and database functions\nUse Data Tables to explore the effects of different input values on a formula\nFind specific values or determine the cell address of a specific value with lookup functions\nImplement data validation to control which values are allowed in cells\nSet up\, use\, and format Pivot Tables to analyze complex data sets\nPresent results to stakeholders graphically with PivotCharts\, SmartArt graphics\, and conditional data bars or icons\nUse text files\, XML files\, Microsoft Queries\, and Web Queries to import and export spreadsheet data URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-advanced-2/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170830T224119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T224119Z UID:10006754-1508403600-1508428800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Excel: Intermediate DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\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-3/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171011T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170524T223550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T223550Z UID:10006343-1507712400-1507723200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:SharePoint – Site Administration DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nSharePoint 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. Topics: \n\nPermissions overview\nPermissions Best Practices\nSite Management\nLists and Libraries\nNavigation\nWeb pages and Web Parts URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/sharepoint-site-administration-6/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171011T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171011T123000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170830T223753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T223825Z UID:10006752-1507710600-1507725000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Project Management\, Part 2 – Planning and Estimating a Project DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nPart 2 of a 3 part course series. Learn how to build a professional-grade project plan and detailed estimates. Topics: \n\nHow to construct a “work breakdown structure”\nHow to construct a “network diagram\,” connecting tasks to show their logical relationships\nHow to perform critical path analysis\, “crashing\,” and “fast-tracking” to meet project requirements\nHow to manage scope\nHow to create a project staffing plan\nDiscuss the role of a change management plan\nDevelopment and application of a communications management plan URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/project-management-part-2-planning-and-estimating-a-project-2/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171010T110000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170524T223423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T223423Z UID:10006341-1507626000-1507633200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Google Analytics DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nThis 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. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/google-analytics-2/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171010T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171010T163000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170830T223606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T223606Z UID:10006750-1507624200-1507653000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Accomplishing More with Less DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nToday’s business professionals are bombarded by information\, being persistently interrupted and sidetracked\, constantly dealing with competing and changing priorities\, handling an increasingly complex set of technologies\, and having to work virtually and deal with a global and ever changing economy. In this engaging and motivating workshop\, Pierre Khawand brings breakthrough insights and revolutionary techniques that tackle the core issues that today’s workforce is wrestling with. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/accomplishing-more-with-less-2/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170928T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170928T124500 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170811T220250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T221049Z UID:10006714-1506600900-1506602700@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Take Charge: Developing a Career Strategy information session DESCRIPTION:Take Charge: Developing a Career Strategy is a five-month program that provides administrative and support staff with tools to better direct and manage their careers. Sponsored by UCOP Human Resources Learning & Development\, this program will begin in December with applications due in late October. Stay tuned to Link for instructions on how to apply\, which will be announced by early Sept. \nAttend this virtual information session if you are either an employee who’d like to apply or a supervisor who is interested in investigating the program for your staff. \nAttend via Zoom OR dial in by phone \nZoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/132407683 \nDial in: 408-638-0968 (toll charges apply) or *4 (from a UCOP office phone) and enter Meeting ID: 132 407 683 \nQuestions? Contact Lance.Page@ucop.edu. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/take-charge-developing-a-career-strategy-information-session-2/ LOCATION:Online and dial-in only CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170928T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170928T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170816T221141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170816T221141Z UID:10006748-1506589200-1506614400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:SharePoint Fundamentals DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nSharePoint is a complex platform with many features and capabilities. A strong understanding of those features and capabilities will allow you to work more efficiently and effectively with SharePoint\, and with the documents and data stored in SharePoint. Furthermore\, effective use of new social networking capabilities will allow you to identify\, track and advance issues and topics most important to you\, and collaborate with colleagues more effectively. \n\nAccess and navigate SharePoint content.\nAdd\, upload\, modify\, search for\, and preview documents in document libraries.\nAdd and modify items in lists\, configure list views\, and filter and group lists.\nCreate and update your profile; tag\, share\, and follow content on your personal sites; and create and manage a personal blog.\nAccess\, create\, save\, and manage document versions and synchronize data with Microsoft Office applications.\nSynchronize SharePoint data\, work offline\, and access data from a mobile device.\n\n  URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/sharepoint-fundamentals-3/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170926T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170926T124500 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170811T220042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T220142Z UID:10006713-1506428100-1506429900@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Take Charge: Developing a Career Strategy information session DESCRIPTION:Take Charge: Developing a Career Strategy is a five-month program that provides administrative and support staff with tools to better direct and manage their careers. Sponsored by UCOP Human Resources Learning & Development\, this program will begin in December with applications due in late October. Stay tuned to Link for instructions on how to apply\, which will be announced by early Sept. \nAttend this virtual information session if you are either an employee who’d like to apply or a supervisor who is interested in investigating the program for your staff. \nAttend via Zoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/993384342 OR dial in by phone: 408-638-0968 (toll charges apply) or *4 (from a UCOP office phone). Enter Meeting ID: 993 384 342 \nQuestions? Contact Lance.Page@ucop.edu. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/take-charge-developing-a-career-strategy-information-session/ LOCATION:Online and dial-in only CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170913T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170816T221035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170816T221035Z UID:10006720-1505307600-1505322000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Influencing Without Authority DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nThe ability to exercise influence without authority is one of the most important skills of an effective professional. This course will develop the learner’s capability to assess and increase influential power to accomplish objectives. \nTo exercise influence without authority\, 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. \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. \n\nBetter understand the dynamics of the influence process\nDevelop skills for use in a variety of situations\nIncrease awareness of one’s current influence behavior\nIdentify areas for ongoing development URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/influencing-without-authority-3/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170913T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170913T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170524T222945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T222945Z UID:10006339-1505293200-1505304000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:SharePoint – Document Management DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nSharePoint 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. \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\nPrerequisites: \n\nSharePoint Fundamentals Class or hands-on experience\nA desire and the time to adopt these techniques on the job URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/sharepoint-document-management-6/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170913T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170913T123000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170816T220819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170816T220819Z UID:10006718-1505291400-1505305800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Project Management Part 1 – Initiating a Project DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\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 \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\n\nUnderstand the pivotal importance of a well-prepared project charter URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/project-management-part-1-initiating-a-project-3/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170912T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170912T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170816T220555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170816T220624Z UID:10006716-1505206800-1505232000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Excel - Introduction DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nMicrosoft 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. \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. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-introduction-3/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170905T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170905T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170524T222821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T222821Z UID:10006337-1504602000-1504612800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Cascade Fundamentals DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nThis 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 URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/cascade-fundamentals-5/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170809T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170524T222652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T222652Z UID:10006335-1502269200-1502280000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:SharePoint – Site Administration DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nSharePoint 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. Topics: \n\nPermissions overview\nPermissions Best Practices\nSite Management\nLists and Libraries\nNavigation\nWeb pages and Web Parts\n\nHands-on exercises: \n\nCreate a site\nConfigure permissions\nModify navigation\nEdit the site’s homepage\nAdd Web Parts\nCreate a site column and apply to pre-existing lists URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/sharepoint-site-administration-5/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170712T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170712T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170524T222513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T222513Z UID:10006333-1499850000-1499860800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:SharePoint – Document Management DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nSharePoint 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. \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\nPrerequisites: \n\nSharePoint Fundamentals Class or hands-on experience\nA desire and the time to adopt these techniques on the job\n\n  URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/sharepoint-document-management-5/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170621T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170524T222306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T222306Z UID:10006331-1498035600-1498060800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Excel Intermediate DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\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. Topics include: 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. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-intermediate-2/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170614T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170614T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170324T222321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T222321Z UID:10006579-1497430800-1497441600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:SharePoint – Site Administration DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nSharePoint 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. \nTopics: \n\nPermissions overview\nPermissions Best Practices\nSite Management\nLists and Libraries\nNavigation\nWeb pages and Web Parts URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/sharepoint-site-administration-4/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170614T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170614T163000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170324T222451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T222451Z UID:10006580-1497429000-1497457800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Get to the Point! Effective Business Writing DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nBeing able to articulate one’s point quickly\, clearly\, concisely and powerfully is a critical skill in effective writing.  This one day workshop provides practical tips and tools that can immediately be used to improve  written communications. \nTopics include: \n\nFacing the crucial issues: determining purpose and analyzing 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\n\nParticipants are encouraged to bring a sample of their writing for individual feedback. \nWe recommend that participants have already completed the Write Right! Business Writing Basics course. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/get-to-the-point-effective-business-writing-4/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170606T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170324T222210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T222210Z UID:10006578-1496739600-1496750400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Cascade Fundamentals DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nThis 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\n  URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/cascade-fundamentals-4/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170525T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170525T123000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170324T221853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T221853Z UID:10006576-1495701000-1495715400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Project Management\, Part 3: Scheduling and Tracking DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nPart of a 3-class series. In this course\, students learn how to convert a project plan and estimates into a project schedule\, and to track and communicate project status. At the conclusion of this half-day course\, students will be able to: \nCreate a project schedule;\n• Perform what if analysis to optimize the project schedule;\n• Understand the role of project management software in managing the schedule;\n• Conduct effective project progress reviews;\n• Track the health of the project using “Vital signs;” and\n• Continuously monitor and update risks to the project. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/project-management-part-3-scheduling-and-tracking/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170518T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170324T222033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T222057Z UID:10006577-1495112400-1495126800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Working with Difficult People DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nSuccess in dealing with difficult people begins with understanding how we behave\, as well as\, how we impact others. Planning for\, and approaching challenging people with effective communication tools and techniques\, leads to more positive outcomes. In this half-day workshop\, you will: \n\nRecognize how your own attitudes and actions impact others\nFind new and effective techniques for dealing with difficult people\nLearn successful techniques for managing and dealing with anger\nDevelop coping strategies for addressing difficult people and difficult situations\n\n  URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/58853/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170518T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170518T123000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170324T221612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T221612Z UID:10006573-1495096200-1495110600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Critical Thinking DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nThroughout history\, inquisitive people have been concerned with the art and science of astute thinking. In the 21st century\, the ability to engage in reflective thought has been viewed as a fundamental characteristic of an independent person and as a skill for an increasingly wide range of jobs. As a result\, the topic of Critical Thinking is one more way to gain a competitive advantage in career and organization development. \nParticipants will benefit by learning how to: \n\nAnalyze and evaluate various kinds of documents\nEvaluate the reasoning in an argument and determine its validity\nMake complex decisions with more efficiency and effectiveness\nTake a multi-perspective view of an issue for better decisions URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/critical-thinking-2/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170511T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170324T221448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T221448Z UID:10006572-1494493200-1494518400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Excel – Pivot Tables DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nAn Intermediate Level Excel background is strongly encouraged. \nThe pivot table in Excel is arguably the most powerful tool in the entire Microsoft Office suite. When the success of the organization relies on the ability of its employees to analyze complex data efficiently and quickly\, it is essential that you master pivot tables. A pivot table is a data summarization tool that can automatically sort\, group\, count\, filter\, report\, and summate data with simple dragging and dropping. UCOPs pivot tables training will enhance your ability to manipulate\, analyze\, and interpret large quantities of data and empower you to make effective\, data-driven solutions. \nThrough hands-on lessons in our computer lab\, accompanied by the pivot tables training curriculum\, you will learn to: \n\nImport and prepare large datasets into Excel\nSetup data and create a pivot table\nUnderstand source data considerations\nRespond to changes in source data\nWork with Report Layout options\nGroup PivotTable data and create Calculated Fields\nSort and filter data\nCreate data subsets and extract detail from a pivot table\nCreate a Pivot Chart\nand much more URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-pivot-tables/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170510T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170510T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170324T221143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T221143Z UID:10006566-1494406800-1494417600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:SharePoint – Document Management DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nSharePoint 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. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/sharepoint-document-management-4/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170509T110000 DTSTAMP:20260410T120448 CREATED:20170324T221026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T221026Z UID:10006564-1494320400-1494327600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Google Analytics DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nThis 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. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/google-analytics/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR