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SUMMARY:New Employee Orientation- In Person (Oakland)
DESCRIPTION:The UCOP In Person New Employee Orientation is designed to facilitate a smooth transition to the organization with added content for employees who report to the Oakland Office.\n\n\nTopics include: \n\nUniversity of California and our history\nOverview of UCOP and the organization\nTools and Resources\nSafety\nBuilding & Administrative Service Center Overview\nSustainability\nErgonomics\nOMBUDS\nOffice of Culture and Inclusive Excellence\n\nNote: For Benefits overview\,  attend the  MONTHLY Benefits Webinar – This covers all of your benefits.  Eligible employees must sign up for health insurance and disability benefits within their period of initial eligibility (PIE)\, which is thirty-one days from the date of eligibility for benefits\, regardless of when they attend the orientation session. \nFor all resources for New Employees\, review: \n\nNew Employee Webpage on UC Net\nLearning and Development sharepoint site \nNew Employee Box Folder with all resources
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/new-employee-orientation-in-person-oakland-7/
LOCATION:Broadway – B 7001
CATEGORIES:Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T090000
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SUMMARY:Excel: Advanced Data Analysis Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Learn advanced Excel methods for deeper insights\, and is Ideal Intermediate Excel users and analysts. \nWhat You’ll Learn:  \n• Advanced PivotTables\n• Lookup functions (XLOOKUP\, INDEX/MATCH)\n• Trend and forecasting tools\n• Scenario analysis\n• Data modeling concepts \nSoftware Requirements \n\nMicrosoft Excel (Microsoft 365 desktop version)\n\nRecommended Setup A dual‑monitor setup is recommended for the best learning experience. Participants with a single screen can still fully participate; simple adaptations will be provided. \nAttendance for both sessions is required: September 8th and September 15th
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-advanced-data-analysis-session-2-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T083000
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SUMMARY:Project Management 1 (Session 1 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:This engaging three-part series offers a practical and scalable approach to managing projects from initiation through completion. Facilitated by Raj Kapur\, a trusted advisor to UCOP\, UC Davis\, UCSF\, UC Davis Health\, and other UC organizations\, participants will learn to apply the Project Process Architecture (PPA)™\, a proven and adaptable project management methodology. Throughout the program\, participants use a comprehensive methodology toolkit that serves as both a learning guide and an on-the-job resource. The sessions focus on real-world application\, hands-on exercises\, and collaborative learning to ensure concepts are immediately transferable to the workplace. This series is designed for professionals who want to build practical project management capabilities\, lead with confidence\, and deliver results in complex work environments. Participants will gain tools and strategies to: \n\nPlan\, execute\, and lead projects with clarity and confidence\nNavigate each phase of the project lifecycle\nBuild strong teams\, manage upward\, and enhance professional presence\n\nSession 1: Establishing Project Foundations This session emphasizes the importance of creating a shared understanding at the outset of a project. Participants will develop a project charter\, the key decision document that authorizes the project and formalizes the project manager’s role. You will learn to: \n\nDefine the project’s purpose and business value\nClarify objectives and how success will be measured\nIdentify assumptions and constraints\nOutline the high-level project scope\nUnderstand the importance of a well-prepared project charter\n\nSession 2: Planning with Precision This session focuses on building a professional-grade project plan and developing accurate estimates that support execution. You will learn to:< \n\nIdentify stakeholders and understand their priorities and influence\nDevelop a work breakdown structure (WBS)\nCreate a network diagram to define logical task relationships\nUnderstand and analyze the project’s critical path\nBuild a communications management plan\n\nSession 3: Scheduling\, Tracking\, and Leading In this session\, participants learn how to transform the project plan into a detailed schedule\, monitor progress\, and lead project teams effectively. You will learn to: \n\nDevelop detailed\, bottom-up estimates for effort\, duration\, and budget\nCalibrate estimates based on available resources\nCreate and optimize a realistic project schedule\nPerform what-if analysis to adjust plans as needed\nUse project management software to manage the schedule\nConduct effective project progress reviews\nCommunicate with and lead your project team with impact\n\nAttendance is required for all three sessions: September 16th\, September 23rd\, & September 29th  
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/project-management-1-session-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T100000
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SUMMARY:ME@UCOP: Budget & BRC
DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Manager Essentials at 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. \n This live\, virtual\, instructor-led session gives an overview of UCOP budget process and landscape and Business Resource Center (BRC). Topics will include:  \n\nBudget process and timeline \nUCOP Integrated Financial Systems (PBS and FIS) \nBRC teams and services \nBRC trainings and resources
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/meucop-budget-brc-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T090000
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SUMMARY:Get to the Point (Session 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor-led interactive workshop designed to enhance participants’ writing skills with a focus on improving business communication through clear\, concise\, and structured writing. The workshop covers critical aspects such as understanding the audience\, formatting messages for readability\, writing compelling subject lines\, and maintaining professional tone and readability. Through interactive exercises\, best practices\, and real-world examples\, participants refine their writing skills to enhance clarity\, efficiency\, and impact in workplace communications. By the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nThink Before Writing\nFormat for Readability\nWrite Effective Subject Lines\nImprove Readability and Professionalism\nEnhance Email and Business Communication Tone\nDevelop Strong Business Writing Habits\nApply Effective Communication Strategies in Practice\n\nThis workshop emphasizes clear\, direct\, and actionable writing to ensure messages are understood quickly and effectively in a professional setting. \nAttendance for both sessions is required: September 3rd and September 18th 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/get-to-the-point-session-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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SUMMARY:Managing Represented Employees
DESCRIPTION:This session 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/managing-represented-employees-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T120000
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SUMMARY:New Employee Orientation - Remote
DESCRIPTION:The UCOP Remote New Employee Orientation is designed to support the transition into the organization of fully remote employees and those who report to locations outside Oakland (DC\, Sac\, and Path).\n\n\nTopics include: \n\nUniversity of California and our history\nOverview of UCOP and the organization\nTools and Resources\nSustainability\nErgonomics\nOMBUDS\nOffice of Culture and Inclusive Excellence\n\nNote: For Benefits overview\,  attend the  MONTHLY Benefits Webinar – This covers all of your benefits.  Eligible employees must sign up for health insurance and disability benefits within their period of initial eligibility (PIE)\, which is thirty-one days from the date of eligibility for benefits\, regardless of when they attend the orientation session. \nFor all resources for New Employees\, review: \n\nNew Employee Webpage on UC Net\nLearning and Development sharepoint site \nNew Employee Box Folder with all resources\n\nNote:  Employees who report to Oakland in person or hybrid should attend the In Person Orientation. 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/new-employee-orientation-remote-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T120000
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SUMMARY:New Employee Orientation- In Person (Oakland)
DESCRIPTION:The UCOP In Person New Employee Orientation is designed to facilitate a smooth transition to the organization with added content for employees who report to the Oakland Office.\n\n\nTopics include: \n\nUniversity of California and our history\nOverview of UCOP and the organization\nTools and Resources\nSafety\nBuilding & Administrative Service Center Overview\nSustainability\nErgonomics\nOMBUDS\nOffice of Culture and Inclusive Excellence\n\nNote: For Benefits overview\,  attend the  MONTHLY Benefits Webinar – This covers all of your benefits.  Eligible employees must sign up for health insurance and disability benefits within their period of initial eligibility (PIE)\, which is thirty-one days from the date of eligibility for benefits\, regardless of when they attend the orientation session. \nFor all resources for New Employees\, review: \n\nNew Employee Webpage on UC Net\nLearning and Development sharepoint site \nNew Employee Box Folder with all resources
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/new-employee-orientation-in-person-oakland-8/
LOCATION:Broadway – B 7001
CATEGORIES:Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T120000
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CREATED:20260128T004245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T185421Z
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SUMMARY:New Employee Orientation - Remote
DESCRIPTION:The UCOP Remote New Employee Orientation is designed to support the transition into the organization of fully remote employees and those who report to locations outside Oakland (DC\, Sac\, and Path).\n\n\nTopics include: \n\nUniversity of California and our history\nOverview of UCOP and the organization\nTools and Resources\nSustainability\nErgonomics\nOMBUDS\nOffice of Culture and Inclusive Excellence\n\nNote: For Benefits overview\,  attend the  MONTHLY Benefits Webinar – This covers all of your benefits.  Eligible employees must sign up for health insurance and disability benefits within their period of initial eligibility (PIE)\, which is thirty-one days from the date of eligibility for benefits\, regardless of when they attend the orientation session. \nFor all resources for New Employees\, review: \n\nNew Employee Webpage on UC Net\nLearning and Development sharepoint site \nNew Employee Box Folder with all resources\n\nNote:  Employees who report to Oakland in person or hybrid should attend the In Person Orientation. 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/new-employee-orientation-remote-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T120000
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SUMMARY:New Employee Orientation- In Person (Oakland)
DESCRIPTION:The UCOP In Person New Employee Orientation is designed to facilitate a smooth transition to the organization with added content for employees who report to the Oakland Office.\n\n\nTopics include: \n\nUniversity of California and our history\nOverview of UCOP and the organization\nTools and Resources\nSafety\nBuilding & Administrative Service Center Overview\nSustainability\nErgonomics\nOMBUDS\nOffice of Culture and Inclusive Excellence\n\nNote: For Benefits overview\,  attend the  MONTHLY Benefits Webinar – This covers all of your benefits.  Eligible employees must sign up for health insurance and disability benefits within their period of initial eligibility (PIE)\, which is thirty-one days from the date of eligibility for benefits\, regardless of when they attend the orientation session. \nFor all resources for New Employees\, review: \n\nNew Employee Webpage on UC Net\nLearning and Development sharepoint site \nNew Employee Box Folder with all resources
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/new-employee-orientation-in-person-oakland-9/
LOCATION:Broadway – B 7001
CATEGORIES:Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260716T185219Z
CREATED:20260128T004511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T185219Z
UID:10014092-1795082400-1795089600@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:New Employee Orientation - Remote
DESCRIPTION:The UCOP Remote New Employee Orientation is designed to support the transition into the organization of fully remote employees and those who report to locations outside Oakland (DC\, Sac\, and Path).\n\n\nTopics include: \n\nUniversity of California and our history\nOverview of UCOP and the organization\nTools and Resources\nSustainability\nErgonomics\nOMBUDS\nOffice of Culture and Inclusive Excellence\n\nNote: For Benefits overview\,  attend the  MONTHLY Benefits Webinar – This covers all of your benefits.  Eligible employees must sign up for health insurance and disability benefits within their period of initial eligibility (PIE)\, which is thirty-one days from the date of eligibility for benefits\, regardless of when they attend the orientation session. \nFor all resources for New Employees\, review: \n\nNew Employee Webpage on UC Net\nLearning and Development sharepoint site \nNew Employee Box Folder with all resources\n\nNote:  Employees who report to Oakland in person or hybrid should attend the In Person Orientation. 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/new-employee-orientation-remote-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260127T231401Z
CREATED:20260127T231401Z
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SUMMARY:New Employee Orientation- In Person (Oakland)
DESCRIPTION:The UCOP In Person New Employee Orientation is designed to facilitate a smooth transition to the organization with added content for employees who report to the Oakland Office.\n\n\nTopics include: \n\nUniversity of California and our history\nOverview of UCOP and the organization\nTools and Resources\nSafety\nBuilding & Administrative Service Center Overview\nSustainability\nErgonomics\nOMBUDS\nOffice of Culture and Inclusive Excellence\n\nNote: For Benefits overview\,  attend the  MONTHLY Benefits Webinar – This covers all of your benefits.  Eligible employees must sign up for health insurance and disability benefits within their period of initial eligibility (PIE)\, which is thirty-one days from the date of eligibility for benefits\, regardless of when they attend the orientation session. \nFor all resources for New Employees\, review: \n\nNew Employee Webpage on UC Net\nLearning and Development sharepoint site \nNew Employee Box Folder with all resources
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/new-employee-orientation-in-person-oakland-10/
LOCATION:Broadway – B 7001
CATEGORIES:Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260716T190024Z
CREATED:20260128T004737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T190024Z
UID:10014093-1797501600-1797508800@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:New Employee Orientation - Remote
DESCRIPTION:The UCOP Remote New Employee Orientation is designed to support the transition into the organization of fully remote employees and those who report to locations outside Oakland (DC\, Sac\, and Path).\n\n\nTopics include: \n\nUniversity of California and our history\nOverview of UCOP and the organization\nTools and Resources\nSustainability\nErgonomics\nOMBUDS\nOffice of Culture and Inclusive Excellence\n\nNote: For Benefits overview\,  attend the  MONTHLY Benefits Webinar – This covers all of your benefits.  Eligible employees must sign up for health insurance and disability benefits within their period of initial eligibility (PIE)\, which is thirty-one days from the date of eligibility for benefits\, regardless of when they attend the orientation session. \nFor all resources for New Employees\, review: \n\nNew Employee Webpage on UC Net\nLearning and Development sharepoint site \nNew Employee Box Folder with all resources\n\nNote:  Employees who report to Oakland in person or hybrid should attend the In Person Orientation. 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/new-employee-orientation-remote-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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