Professional development

Update | Monday, February 17, 2025

Organizational Development & People Analytics (ODPA) has announced the latest professional development options.

They include virtual courses focused on Everything DiSC®, LinkedIn Learning, and Workday Training. Read more and register.

New! Everything DiSC® on Catalyst™ 
This workshop is designed to engage everyone in building more effective relationships at work, help people adapt to others in real-time, unlock engagement, and inspire more effective collaboration.

During this in-person, interactive workshop, learners will:

• Discover their DiSC® style 
• Deepen understanding of self and others 
• Form better relationships with others 
• Access real-time tips for more effective interactions with their colleagues 
• Build the foundation for an ongoing learning journey
  
  

LinkedIn Learning Virtual Workshops: 
Check out the LinkedIn Learning workshops offered virtually by professional development 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 as we kick off the new year. Learn how to manage stress, enhance your well-being, and stay present amidst the business of life. 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.
   

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 Cougar Connect at this link. Click on View More Events to pull up all course offerings. Select the appropriate training course and continue to RSVP. 

If you still have questions on how to access Cougar Connect, use this link:
Knowledge Base - CougarConnect (cscc.edu) If you have questions about upcoming training, contact the ODPA team at employeelearning@cscc.edu.

 

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