Learn & Grow in Your Career

To access the Knowledge & Skills Hub click here: Knowledge and Skills Hub

UW-Madison has created a knowledge and skills hub for employees who want to develop their skills, stay relevant in their career industry, or want to learn something new.  These resources are optional for employees, not required.  Start by browsing the hub or refining your search using your standard job description or job group.  You will find a targeted list of skills for that job with descriptions and links to learning opportunities offered at UW-Madison and through virtual resources like LinkedIn Learning.  Examples of skill areas are:

• Administration & Management
• Building & Construction
• Complex Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service & Service Orientation
• Economics & Accounting
• Equipment Maintenance
• Instruction Skills
• Management of Personnel
• Negotiation & Persuasion Skills
• Presentation & Speaking
• Quality Control Analysis
• Time Management
• Transportation
• Writing

All Employees & Supervisors

LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos. With more than 5,000 courses and personalized recommendations, you can discover, complete, and track courses related to your field and interests.

Although LinkedIn Learning is an approved tool for UW–‍Madison faculty, staff and students, we discourage its use when applied directly to assessing student knowledge or performance.

Benefits:

Free and available 24/7, Geared towards all levels of experience from beginners to experts, Learn at your own pace: play, pause, rewind, Resources for classes that require software skills, Easily searches and quick to browse, Topics range from office productivity and graphic design tools to programming and web production codes

Practicing emotional intelligence (EQ) is an essential part of developing connection with others. The ability to recognize our own and others’ feelings is invaluable in today’s work environment. In this three-part course, you will learn and practice skills and strategies that build connection, trust, and cultivate inclusive decision-making and a sense of belonging. Emotional Intelligence@Work is offered in two formats: a three-part, highly interactive, in-person cohort experience, or pick and choose to learn about specific topics in 90-minute EQ@Work Skills and Strategies virtual sessions. You will be invited to bring your own experiences and understanding as tools for individual and collective reflection, learning, discussion, and practice with others. If you are interested in gathering with colleagues and build your awareness, understanding, and capacity for emotional intelligence (EQ) – this is for you! Use these links to check out each course offering format.

1. https://hr.wisc.edu/professional-development/courses/?q=Emotional+Intelligence+%40
2. https://hr.wisc.edu/professional-development/courses/?q=EQ+Skills+ 

Learn more about the program here: https://hr.wisc.edu/professional-development/programs/inclusion-at-uw/emotional-intelligencework/

Quick links to advanced trainings:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel Training
• Microsoft Word Advanced Tips and Tricks

All employees

Click on above links for more information.

To ensure projects are proceeding within the intent of the Campus Master Plan and to increase understanding and promotion of the plan throughout Facility Planning & Delivery the following trainings are being offered.

Each training sessions will be between 45-60 minutes in length. Sessions are recorded for onboarding use.

Session #1: Campus Master Planning at UW-Madison (Williams)
Overview of the planning process and components of the Campus Master Plan. Why do we do campus master plans, what is the process, what does it tells us, how is it used on campus, things it includes and doesn’t include. Where is it located? Where have we been and how does it inform where we are going?

Session #2: The Design Review Board and Zoning Review Process (Williams)
As part of the city of Madison approval of the Campus Master Plan UW is required to have a design review process. What is the Design Review Board, when and how do we get zoning approvals on projects? Discuss why the city reviews our projects along with the various paths of approval a project could take.

Session #3: The Campus Master Plan and S/C/D Facility Master Plans (Brown)
The Campus Master Plan is a broad, visionary document. Our schools, colleges and divisions on the other hand must complete strategic plans and specific facility master plans that look in more detail including facility condition assessments, programmatic space utilization and defining gaps that feed into and inform the Campus Master Plan.

Session #4: Landscape Master Plan (Williams)
How do we use and design the spaces in between our buildings? What is the big vision for the campus landscape? Present the framework for making decisions across campus related to the campus landscape and site design. How do we deal with existing trees on campus and what is the campus tree policy?

Session #5: Utility Master Plan (Hanson)
Explain our existing utility distribution system as well as the recommendations to modify and expand them to accommodate proposed future development based on current and future loads.

Session #6: Long Range Transportation Master Plan (Mendez)
As an update to the 2005 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), what is in the plan, how does it influence design, and ultimately what are the strategies to make travel safer and more convenient.

Session #7: Green Infrastructure & Stormwater Management Master Plan (Williams)
How do we model leadership in the areas of sustainability, resiliency, and rainwater management as we continue to develop campus within the context of our lakeshore setting?

Session #8: Campus Design Guidelines & Standards (Williams)
The campus design guidelines are a site-specific framework for each ‘design neighborhood’ across campus to ensure an appropriate dialogue occurs between the university and our design consultants.

Training sessions are for anyone interested within FP&D with particular encouragement given to Project Managers. By placing equal importance on both buildings and outdoor space, the plan sets a precedent that ensures the development of a world class campus in harmony with its setting while providing appropriate space to accommodate future programmatic needs.

Access the session recordings from this BOX Folder.

This training will be presented live, virtually. The session invitation/materials will be sent to all who registered 1-2 days in advance of the session. Until that time, you may want to put a placeholder on your calendar. If you are trying to register after the deadline, email dawn.rekoske@wisc.edu for assistance.

Learn how to create an expense report, assign an alternate, and review pending/completed expense reports. Recommended for frequent travelers and alternates.

This session is recommended for frequent travelers and alternates.

Overview of the campus historic preservation review process—as mandated by Wisconsin statute.  Understand what types of construction activities, and which buildings and landscapes require review. Learn where to locate online resources that list reviewable buildings and landscapes.

Anyone who is involved with construction or maintenance activities on campus—all phases of planning, design and implementation.  Of particular importance to project managers and field supervisors.

There are two recorded training sessions for the Capital Planning & Project Management (CPPM) component functions in Assetworks. These were live trainings recorded. You should work with your supervisor for any questions related to Assetworks.

Session 1 (2 hours)

• Assetworks AiM Overview
• Roles & Responsibilities
• Capital Project Data Overview
• Create My Projects query in TEST and PROD
• Working with a Capital Project in AiM

Session 2 (2 hours)

• Budget Revisions
• Work Orders  (how to request work, how to view work orders and their costs)
• Direct Expenses
• Contracts, Invoices and Pay Apps  (explanation and viewing them…Contract Admin input ONLY)
• Construction Directives, Proposals, Change Orders
• Reports Available
• How to create and manipulate saved queries in PROD
• ½ hour working time for PMs in PROD

Those that have Project Management, Capital Planning, or Administrative Roles related to Capital Projects.

Locate both sessions in this BOX folder.

Use the link below to find your EHS Department specific online trainings.

Please reach out to your supervisor with any questions.

Click here for EHS Chemical Safety Specialist trainings.

The following is a list of trainings specific to Business Services, Transportation:

• T2 Flex
• Digital Iris Portal (Just for Business Managers and Financial Supervisors)
• Merchant Connect
• NMI WebMIS
• SinglePoint/US Bank statements, reconciliation, and cash vault
• Windcave/Payment Express

Business Services Transportation employees

Discuss these trainings with your supervisor.

UW System provides courses that are assigned to you based on your position. These courses may include:

• Intro to HRS
• Security Awareness
• PY Payroll Calendar

All employees

Click here to access your learning path.

In this interactive discussion, attendees will learn about the PCI compliance process, how this compliance initiative will affect their business practices and processes, and how they can help their department/division avoid serious financial exposure by meeting and adhering to the PCI Data Security Standard.

Please contact PCI-Help@bussvc.wisc.edu for further information.

NOTE: For the health, safety, and convenience of everyone, this training will be conducted virtually instead of in-person at the date/time indicated. All who have registered will receive a meeting invite at least two business days in advance of the session. If you would like to register after the registration deadline, please contact dawn.rekoske@wisc.edu.

This session is for DBRs and PCI Site Managers for NEW credit card merchant accounts, or who are NEW to their position and have not previously attended Merchant Card Processing (DBR and Site Manager PCI Compliance) in a previous year.

Please contact PCI-Help@bussvc.wisc.edu for further information or Anne Bogan (dept contact)

This is a self-paced course intended to be taken after completing the basic Custodian Funds Canvas course.

All individuals with a Reconciler role for a Custodian Fund bank account are required to complete this training. It is optional for Custodians of Custodian Fund bank accounts.

This is a self-paced course in Canvas that you may complete anytime at your convenience.

The course provides background information on Custodian Funds, information on the various types of Custodian Funds, and Custodian Fund procedures such as opening and closing procedures and reconciliation procedures.

All individuals involved with the management and control of Custodian Funds are required to complete it.

Cisco Jabber is a platform that employees can use to receive calls from their office phone on their mobile device. Below you will find training materials from the UW-Madison KnowledgeBase to help with the use and understanding of Cisco Jabber.

• Getting Started: How to download Cisco Jabber on a computer
• Signing in: Jabber for Voice Only Overview and Sign in Information
• Jabber Calling Basics (Windows/Mac)
• Answering/Placing Calls in Jabber (Windows/Mac)
• Transferring calls in Jabber (Windows/Mac)
• Making conference calls in Jabber (Windows)

Click on each learning above.

Trello is a platform that is used to help teams collaborate through boards, lists, and cards. This tool helps users organize and prioritize their projects. Below you will find training materials to help with the use and understanding of Trello.

• Getting Started: Trello Basics (YouTube)
  • Trello Basics Guide (Trello)
• Advanced Trello features training videos (LinkedIn Learning)

Click on each learning above.

As HR and Payroll Professionals, you may need to obtain access to a variety of business applications based on your role and responsibilities. Work with your manager to identify which of the systems on this list you should have access to.

• Criminal Background Check
• Cypress Reports
• ETF One
• Identity Proofing Process for HRS, HRS Security, OBIEE
• HireRight I-9 System
• Human Resource System (HRS)
• Job Employment Management System
• NetID/WiscMail
• NetID Linking
• Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE)
• Student Information System (SIS)
• Talent Recruitment Engagement Management System (TREMS)
• WISDM

Below are professional resources you can explore and connect with your supervisor/peers on.

• APPA – Leadership in Educational Facilities
  Events | APPA

To add additional resources, please contact Kayla Ruplinger

Go to each respective organization to learn more

Below are professional resources you can explore and connect with your supervisor/peers on.

• APPA – Leadership in Educational Facilities
  Events | APPA

To add additional resources, please contact Kayla Ruplinger

Go to each respective organization to learn more

Below are professional resources you can explore and connect with your supervisor/peers on.

• APPA – Leadership in Educational Facilities
  Events | APPA

To add additional resources, please contact Kayla Ruplinger

Go to each respective organization to learn more