Manager

Managers, Department Chairs & Faculty Supervisors

We offer training designed to expand your management skills and orient you to AU’s policies and procedures. Some sessions are required for new managers including faculty who supervise staff.

A unit of Human Resources, our Workplace Learning and Development team of training professionals is dedicated to helping you make the most of your skills, whatever your level, in a positive and supportive work environment. As you develop performance management plans for yourself and for your staff, we encourage you to take advantage of these professional workshops.

 

Course Catalogue

Courses and certificates for staff: supporting a culture of change, innovation, and high performance.

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Required Courses for Staff, Supervisors, and Managers

These courses are offered throughout the year to facilitate integrating new staff into the university environment and to meet regulatory and policy requirements. Supervisors and managers are required to take several additional courses. 

For all full time AU Staff and Faculty Managers of Staff

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Faculty

If you are a Faculty member who does not supervise staff, please click here for more information about training classes at AU.

Required for all new staff:

Staff Orientation (HR will automatically register you for this class after you are hired)
Performance Management Program (PMP) Orientation
Preventing Harassment, Promoting Respect
Staff Service Plus (required for Finance division staff, recommended for others)

Required for supervisors and managers:

Courses above, plus:
Performance Management Program (PMP) Training for New Managers
Preventing Harassment, Promoting Respect: Managers
Management Essentials (formerly HRAP)
Creating a Service Culture (required for finance division managers, recommended for others) 

Managers may also wish to participate in Professional Development Courses or our Certificate Program. To view the full list of classes and certificates, see our Professional Development page.

How to register for courses:


Staff and Faculty Managers of Staff:

Log-in to Ulearn to browse the online catalog and register for training.


Faculty:

View the course catalog of Professional Development and Wellness courses (PDF).

Faculty who are interested in registering for a professional development training offered by Human Resources can send their name, AU ID, and session title to training@american.edu. Confirmation of registration will be sent to your AU e-mail address. If you wish to cancel, send an e-mail to training@american.edu.

Professional Development Courses and Certificates

The cornerstone of our Professional Development offerings is our certificate program, visit the Professional Development page to learn more about certificates and additional courses.

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