At FP&M we work every day to demonstrate and develop the skills and behaviors that contribute to our success. All FP&M employees have the opportunity to to learn and develop their professional knowledge by signing up for upcoming training activities. See an overview of topics and dates:
Help with PMDP Conversations | June 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21
APPA Training for Educational Facilities Staff at All Levels | Employee Programs: October 11 and 12; January 10 and 11 | Supervisor Programs: July 11, 12, and 13 (2nd shift); November 28, 29 and 30 (day shift)
New Professional Development & Travel Request Form Training | June 15, 22, 27
Learn about the Important Work of Your Peers at FP&M | June 27
Read on to learn more and sign up!
Learn how to make the most of PMDP conversations
Each year in July*, employees and supervisors take time to have conversations to set goals for professional development. Join the Training & Development team in person or virtually to learn how to make the most of these conversations with your supervisor through self-reflection and preparation. Review the Criteria for Success that has been updated to reflect FP&M’s commitment to improving engagement, inclusion, and diversity. Sign up for a Supervisor or Employee focused session.
*New employees on probation follow a different schedule.
Supervisor PMDP sessions
In-person — sign up for one of the below sessions held at 30 N. Mills 4th floor Lake Room:
Friday, June 9th 9:00-10:30am Thursday, June 15th 8:00-9:30am
Virtual — sign up for the session below:
Wednesday, June 21st 10:30-12:00pm (MS Teams)
Employee PMDP sessions
In-person — sign up for one of the below sessions held at 30 N. Mills 4th floor Lake Room:
Monday, June 12th 1:00-2:00pm Wednesday, June 14th 1:00-2:00pm
Thursday, June 15th 10:30-11:30am Friday, June 16th 10:00-11:00am
Virtual — sign up for the session below:
Monday, June 19th 12:30-2:00 (MS Teams)
APPA Training for Educational Facilities Staff at All Levels
APPA, the leading educational facilities professional organization, believes professional excellence and personal growth are critical to institutional success. APPA’s professional development programs provide real-world skills uniquely designed for careers within educational facilities management.
APPA Invest in Success Upcoming Offerings
This program trains front-line staff how to be effective and productive individuals and contributors to the team and institution.
Apply for one of the following programs:
October 11 and 12 or January 10 and 11
APPA Supervisor Toolkit Upcoming Offerings
This program has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the facilities management supervisor, offering practical, relevant skills to realize both personal and professional growth.
View course description
Second Shift program
5:30 pm – 1:30 am, July 11 – 13, 2023
July 11, 12, and 13 (2nd shift)
Day Shift program
8am – 4pm, Nov. 28 – 30, 2023
November 28, 29 and 30 (day shift)
Additional dates will be available in Spring 2024.
Need help? See the help document for filling out the form.
New Online Professional Development & Travel Request form coming soon!
Find out when you do or don’t have to submit a request. Learn how to fill the form out correctly, understand UW travel and training policies, write an effective justification, and use the correct funding string for requests. Sign up for a class to learn more or look for instructions posted to Inside FP&M/Training.
In person:
Thursday, June 15th from 1:00-2:00pm
Virtual (MS Teams):
Thurs, June 22nd 1:00-2:00pm or Tuesday, June 27th from 9:30-10:30am
Learn About the Diverse and Important Work of Your Peers at FP&M
Animal Research Safety (ARS) — Environmental Health & Safety
The ARS group reviews animal protocols for health hazards as well as wildlife and farm safety concerns. Join this virtual session to hear from members of our FP&M team about UW Madison’s commitment to animal safety while doing critical research.
Tuesday, June 27 from 1:00-2:00pm (MS Teams virtual meeting)