UC San Diego Employee Training Resources

The University of California requires employees to complete mandatory training based on a staff member’s role. Visit the UC Learning Center for information about the required course and the due date for completing the training. See Compliance and Required Training. 

• FERPA - Confidentiality of Student Records and Privacy Rights
• UC Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
• UC Cyber Security Awareness Fundamentals
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Prevention
• UC Workplace Violence Prevention
• UC Ethical Values and Conduct
• Environmental Health & Safety

The UC Learning Center has numerous training and professional development opportunities - you can search its library by area.

Suggested trainings for academic advisors include: 

• UC MANAGING IMPLICIT BIAS SERIES: THE IMPACT OF IMPLICIT BIAS
• CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS: PRIVACY/ ACCESS/THE LAW
• ACTIVE LISTENING SKILLS FOR PROFESSIONALS

UC San Diego HR offers classes and special programs for employees through Staff Learning & Development. 

Watch previous Learning Boost Series' talks, available on the Learning Boost Series playlist on YouTube. Topics include conversations about change, resiliency, removing silos, team culture, and translating vision into strategy.

Additional offerings include: Excel training, supervisory training lab, and project management. Most programs require a fee. However, check out the Project Management Practical Training Program, a free program requiring 24 hours across four months.

SkillScan Online (UCSD Log-in required)

Provided free through UC San Diego Human Resources. This is an interactive and engaging process for identifying transferable skills to help with career planning and changes, professional development, and self-marketing for a job search.

Percipio Online Learning

Percipio incorporates multiple learning modalities including video courses, digital books, audiobooks, certification test preps, practice labs, bootcamps and live events

Gartner Training Resources for All Staff

All UC employees can access free online leadership, management and employee resources through UC’s subscription to Gartner.

 Chicanx/Latinx Staff Association 

The Chicanx/Latinx Staff Association (C/LSA) focuses on providing activities and opportunities to assist in the retention, professional development, and promotion of Chicanx/Latinx staff at UCSD. They also offer a mentorship program.

Review the very robust Training Catalog for UC San Diego opportunities!