Human Resources

Training and Professional Development

The Human Resources training team supports the mission of the University of Wyoming by designing and providing high quality, state of the art, opportunities for staff learning and professional development. 

 

Instructor Led Courses (ILT)

Human Resources Training Office offers a multitude of instructor led trainings (ILT) for employees to attend. Professional development topics range from Performance Management to Conflict Management and focus on supervising and leading teams.  To check for availability of any ILTs, please visit the Courses and Conferences home page in Employee Self Service.

 

Computer Based Training (CBT)

Human Resources Training Office offers computer based training (CBT) through our Employee Assistance Program provider Mines and Associates. The Mines and Associates Personal Advantage center offers a multitude of training and resources on the topics of Communication, Professional Development, Leadership and Work/Life Balance.  All Personal Advantage certificate awarding courses may be applied to your HRMS training record by providing Certificates of Completion to the Human Resources Training Office.  To utilize the Personal Advantage system you must first register with then you will have access to the training center.  Please visit the Personal Advantage Page.

 

UW-A Diverse Workplace, OFCCP Training

This course is a required training for any and all employees involved with personnel decisions:

All aspects of hiring (including sitting on an interview committee) tenure and promotion, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions including termination. This presentation covers Equal Opportunity Employment, Affirmative Action and specific regulations related to Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. UW-A Diverse Workplace training is offered in person every Friday from 2:00 to 3:00 in Wyoming Hall room 155. If you wish to attend please the Courses and Conferences Home Page on HRMS or register here. If you can not attend at the provided time or are out of the area please contact the Human Resources Training Office directly at 307-766-5484.

 

Supervisory Tools and Requisite Training (START)

The day long START program, which is required for all employees that supervise benefited staff positions, draws on the expertise of subject matters experts in the HR office.  It will address the philosophy of supervision, along with the application of federal and state statutes, performance management, difficult communication and the New Hire Manager Checklist. At this time START is not required for supervisors of non-benefited, part time or student employment positions. If you have not attended START or the Supervisor Development Institute the Human Resources Training Office will contact you with an enrollment date.

 

Supervisor Development Institute (SDI)

SDI at the University of Wyoming is a professional development program designed to provide new supervisors and managers with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage people and processes. The program includes workshops, self-directed learning, and ongoing reinforcement activities. For more information please visit Supervisor Development Institute home page.