Training & Development

Includes planning for: 

• • Job expectations and goals – prepare with PMDP resources
  • Position Specific Training for your role
  • On the job training with peers
  • Challenging assignments

• • Thrive@UW , Inclusion@UW and Plain Language courses prepare you to become the employee you want to be by understanding who you are and how you present yourself to supervisors, peers, and customers in a variety of contexts.  
  • Fully Prepared to Lead focuses on developing skills in personal leadership. Take the next step in your growth by building competencies that prepare you for more influence and responsibility.
  • Manager & Supervisor Training and Kauffman Seminar focuses on helping our leaders support their teams (including students!) and lead in challenging times.

*No request form required but coordinate with your supervisor

• UW Madison Employee Career Conference provides a forum to explore ongoing professional opportunities and career satisfaction. ($25)
• Showcase is designed to celebrate and strengthen a culture of innovation and continuous improvement at UW Madison by connecting colleagues from across campus to share best practices and learn from each other’s successes. ($25)
• UW Madison Continuing Studies connects learners with the skills, knowledge, and people who can help you grow in your profession and in your life. ($200-$600)
• Women & Leadership provides learning, engagement, and professional development opportunities that increases visibility and talents of women on campus. The Women & Leadership Symposium ($100) and Coffee and Conversations (free) events are open to anyone interested in the advancement of women on campus.
• UW Madison Interdisciplinary Professional Programs offers a portfolio of professional education programs and services for engineers, managers, and technical professionals. ($345-$2500)
• Other external learning opportunities

*These learning resources require employees to submit a Professional Development Request Form for supervisor approval at least 2 weeks prior to an event

• As a UW employee you have access to a full library of self-paced courses through LinkedIn Learning on topics such as productivity tools (Outlook, Teams, Word), graphic design (Adobe, Canva), data analytics (Excel, Tableau), communication skills, and dealing with difficult customers.
• Virtual Learning options are available that focus on Career Development, Change Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Engagement, and Leadership Development.

Professional Organizations and Memberships offer networking and profession-specific information. Check with your supervisor and peers to learn about organizations that they find value from.  Many valuable resources are free on websites but some may require membership. Memberships are subject to policy constraints, so submit a Professional Development & Travel Request Form for approval for any memberships. Examples of professional organizations that FP&M frequently engages with are: 

• • Facilities Management: 
    • APPA
    • EAB
  • Engineering and Architecture: 
    • American Institute of Architects (AIA)
  • Workplace & Employee Safety: 
    • Health Physics Society
    • American Chemical Society
    • American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRE)
    • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  • Transportation Management:
    • NAFA Fleet Management Association
    • International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI)
    • League of American Bicyclists
    • Society for College and University Planning (SCUP)
    • North Central Chapter of the Health Physics Society (NCCHPS)
  • Utilities & Energy Management: 
    • International District Energy Association (IDEA)
  • Sustainability: 
    • Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
    • Clean Lakes Alliance
    • Second Nature Climate Leadership
    • ABSA – Association for Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Landscape & Grounds:
    • Wisconsin Arborist Association – WAA-ISA
    • American Society for Landscape Architects (ASLA)
  • Marketing, Human Resources, Training, Finance, Project Management:
    • American Marketing Association (AMA)
    • Project Management Institute
    • Association for Talent Development (ATD)
    • Society for Human Resource Management

There are 4 steps to request training or professional development opportunities paid by FP&M.

Reach out to Alex Zewde through the FP&M Training mailbox: training@fpm.wisc.edu, your department training specialist, or your department travel coordinator if you need help gathering documentation.

Download this guide for more information on WHY, WHEN, and HOW to Submit an FP&M
Professional Development & Travel Request Form.

APPROVAL ROUTING BASED ON TYPE AND AMOUNT:

• Supervisor through Extended Leadership Team member = Under $1000 with or without travel
• Supervisor  through Core Leader = Over $1000 without travel
• Supervisor through Core Leader + Deputy AVC Margaret Tennessen = Over $1000 with travel
• Supervisor through Core Leader + Training Manager; Alicia Meyer = Any Membership, Certification, License, or Exam

To verify eligibility and FP&M procedure for tuition reimbursement, please read FP&M Tuition Reimbursement Policy

There are five high-level steps to follow for employees who want to request tuition reimbursement from the employer.

Step 1: Determine if your course is job-related or career-related.

Step 2: Complete Employee Course Work Training Request Form once you determine it is career-related. One form per course. If determined job-related, follow the steps above to request training.

Step 3: Submit the form to your supervisor for approval and forward it onto the department director.

Step 4: Once approved by Human Resources, you may enroll in the indicated course. You must pay for tuition and fees by appropriate deadline.

Step 5: Once course is completed, submit tuition payment receipt, showing cost per credit and associated fees. Attach the receipt to e-Reimbursement form and submit.

For Your Information:

• There are deadlines for submitting tuition request forms. Submit forms by July 1st for fall semester requests, by December 1st for spring semester requests and by May 1st for summer semester requests, or 45 days prior to start of course.
• Employee must prove successful completion of the course, a grade report of C or greater, by submitting the Reimbursement Request for Career-Related Coursework and Training Form.
• Refer to UW-Madison Tuition Reimbursement Policy and FP&M Tuition Reimbursement Policy.
• Receiving tuition reimbursement might result in tax implications. Seek a tax professional regarding tuition reimbursement benefits.

For questions, contact Kayla Ruplinger at training@fpm.wisc.edu.