January 2025 professional development

Update | Friday, December 6, 2024

Organizational Development & People Analytics (ODPA) has announced the latest professional development options. Included is a new course: LinkedIn Learning: Focus on Mindfulness. Additional courses include LinkedIn Learning: Communication, Equity Advocacy, and Workday Training.

LinkedIn Learning Virtual Workshops
Check out the LinkedIn Learning workshops offered virtually by our Trainers!

• Introduction to LinkedIn Learning: Learn how LinkedIn Learning can help you grow personally and professionally. With over 16,000 courses, there's something for everyone. This training will cover how to access your free account, connect it with your existing LinkedIn profile and basic platform navigation.
• NEW! LinkedIn Learning Focus on Mindfulness: Discover the transformative power of mindfulness this holiday season. Learn how to manage stress, enhance your well-being, and stay present amidst the festivities. Learn about the many tools and resources available through your free LinkedIn Learning account.
• LinkedIn Learning Communication Training: This training will provide you with a better understanding of how to communicate effectively with your team members and will allow you to recognize ways to use communication as a beneficial tool for success within the workplace.

Equity Advocacy and its Impact on Hiring
The Equity Advocate Program amplifies the commitment of Columbus State Community College to fairness and equal opportunity in hiring and promotion. Equity advocates are tasked with assuring compliance with federal, state, and college non-discrimination laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to recruitment, screening, interviewing, and selection of job candidates.  

Workday Training
New employees will have an opportunity to attend Workday training virtually every month, whether they are in an individual contributor role or in a people leader role with direct reports. Employees will learn how to navigate the Workday system with respect to their role and their day-to-day responsibilities. Current employees are welcome to attend as a refresher!

• Workday New Hire Employee Self-Service
• Workday New Hire Employee Timekeeping 
• Workday New Hire Manager Self-Service 

Path to Cougar Connect class registration
Log into the Cougar Connect ODPA link. Click on View More Events to pull up all course offerings. Select the appropriate training course and continue to RSVP. 

Still have questions on how to access Cougar Connect?
Try this Knowledge Base link. And if you have questions about upcoming training, contact the ODPA team at employeelearning@cscc.edu.

 

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