Employee Training Opportunities
Mandatory Compliance Training
The completion of mandatory compliance training is required of all UW System employees at hire and then with retraining requirements listed below
- Title IX / Sexual Harassment (retraining required every 3 years)
- Information Security (retraining required annually)
- FERPA (retraining required every 3 years)
- Mandated Reporter (required once after 10/1/2019)
Note: Course enrollments and notifications will pick up in Workday Learning the week of July 14th and will include anyone who started after May 14, 2025.
Annual Refresher Process – [March 1 – March 31]
- 30 days in March to complete the required retraining
- Refresher courses for Information Security Awareness, Sexual Harassment (Title IX), and FERPA
- Employees who complete the courses in January and February of that year will be exempt
- Must complete assigned retraining in March to be eligible for pay plan
How do I know if I need to take a course?
A notification email will be sent from UW Shared Services to you indicating that a course is due. Once notified, employees need to enroll in the courses through their My Learning in Workday which will show your status for all four courses.
If the course is not completed within 14 days a reminder email will be sent, a second reminder email is sent if not completed after 21 days. If you
have questions or need technical support for these mandatory trainings, you can contact GetHelpUW@support.wisconsin.edu.
Employees can review the current status of their courses through Workday under the My Learning section! More information coming soon.
Campus Sponsored Trainings
Shaping Culture: Fostering a Positive, Engaging Environment
A positive workplace culture doesn’t happen by accident- it’s shaped by how we lead every day. In this 60-minute session, you’ll explore the key drivers of an engaging, belonging team culture and leave with practical ideas to bring more clarity, recognition, and energy into your unit. Whether you’re new to supervision or looking to reset your team’s tone, this session will equip you to lead with purpose. This session is designed for supervisors/managers.
This session will be offered via Zoom on October 14th at 1:30 pm. Zoom link will be provided upon registration in Workday.
Register to attend in Workday by searching: “UWS Shaping Culture: Fostering a Positive Engaging Environment” from the Browse Learning Content section within the Workday Learning app.
Professional Communication at Work
Great communication goes beyond just choosing the right words- it’s about intention, clarity, and connection. In this 60-minute session, you’ll explore why communication sometimes breaks down, practice strategies for communicating with clarity, and learn how to adapt your tone and message for different audiences and situations.
This session will be offered via Zoom on October 21st at 1:30 pm. Zoom link will be provided upon registration in Workday.
Register to attend in Workday by searching: “UWS Professional Communication at Work” from the Browse Learning Content section within the Workday Learning app.
For complete Workday course enrollment instructions, visit the “Enrolling in Courses-Employee” KB article.
Supervisors in Action: Managing the UWO Workforce
Supervisors in Action is geared towards building the foundation for our supervisors and equipping them with the knowledge and skills to be effective in their roles. The comprehensive agenda covers the essential building blocks to supervisory excellence—including Employment Law, Risk Management, Employment Relations and Managing Performance.
Who should attend? This training is open to anyone that directly supervises employees of the University. Experience level does not matter because this training will be relevant for:
- Anyone newly hired or recently promoted to a supervisor position on campus without any past experience managing people.
- Those with experience supervising on campus but may want a refresher on the unique role and expectations of supervisors.
- Those with experience supervising from past jobs but need to understand how to apply their experience to working at UWO.
Principles of Supervision and Management (PSM) Training
Employee Assistance Program Trainings
Did you know our EAP program offers training? Our EAP vendor offers a variety of training options for individual employees and departments.
- Individual Employees – Employees can access free training by creating an account on the website. (Company code is SOWI). Training formats include live webinars, online soft skills courses and articles covering a variety of topics. Some examples of the topics covered include communication, teamwork and time management skills. These trainings are a great way to work on professional development goals and are a no-cost, on-demand solution for employees.
- Department/Unit/College Training – Our university has access to a set amount of training hours each year. Trainings are offered based on the course catalog and needs of the department or unit. Trainings are typically one hour long and offered by a contracted training professional. Supervisors that are interested in offering a training session in their area should contact hroffice@uwosh.edu to discuss next steps.
Well Wisconsin Training Series, brought to you by WebMD Coaching
Join the NEW Well Wisconsin leadership training series, designed to help managers build leadership skills to create a culture of well-being at work. Join any training in this series by registering for individual sessions.
- Centering Leadership in Empathy – November 6, 2025 at 12 pm CST
- Examine how empathy in the workplace can impact the vital role managers play in centering their management style in a supportive, open and understanding way.