Course Catalog
Guidelines and Registration/Cancellation Procedures
INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE CATALOG
Welcome to UI Learning & Development's comprehensive online catalog of courses. Whether you're looking for courses on University procedures and policies, or need information about how to be more effective, successful or healthy, you will find what you need in our catalog.
Courses are divided into five major competencies:
- Workplace Effectiveness
- Leadership and Management
- Personal Development
- Technology Issues
- Health, Safety, and Wellness
We also offer high-quality special events programming, where nationally-recognized trainers come to campus for the day and discuss important work and life topics. Additionally, there are a number of series targeted for managers and supervisors, human resource representatives, office professionals, and individuals looking to increase their career potential.
Come to a class and experience the benefits first hand.
COURSE GUIDELINES
UI Learning & Development courses are offered for the benefit of all University of Iowa employees. These courses are designed to help participants improve performance and enhance career and/or personal development.
Please refer to the course descriptions for course objectives and intended audience. Most courses are free of charge. When a registration fee is required, the monies are used to purchase materials used in the courses.
Release Time
Most training programs will be held during regular working hours. Some personal development and health, safety, and wellness courses, however, may be offered during non-working hours. Departments are encouraged to provide release time to employees to attend training programs (with the approval of immediate supervisor as appropriate).
Course Schedules
Course listings are announced in the Learning Opportunities Guide Online (eLOG) and through My Training located in Employee Self Service.
UI Learning & Development courses are held throughout the year. The frequency of scheduling any one course, however, is at the discretion of the instructor. A chronological listing of each course, including a link to the course description, is listed in the Learning Opportunities Guide Online (eLOG) and in My Training in Employee Self Service.
Targeted Series
UI Learning & Development offers a variety of series that are designed for UI employees to enhance their knowledge and skillsets for their particular professions. Visit the series web page for more information on how these series can help with your professional development.
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Course Records
Attendance records are available from 1990 to present. A record of the courses that you have attended is listed in My Training within Employee Self Service.
Suggestions
We are interested in your training needs. If you have suggestions for future programs, please contact us.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
Registration is required for all programs (unless otherwise noted). Select the appropriate link to receive instruction on the registration procedures for:
- My Training (Employee Self Service) Registration - Courses without a fee
- Printable Registration Form - Courses that require a fee
- My Training (ICON) Courses
Registrations are handled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Because many courses fill up quickly, early registration is recommended. Registration deadline for each course is seven days prior to the course date.
Once the course registration deadline has been reached, registrants will be notified regarding their status in the course. Confirmations are sent approximately six days prior to the course. The confirmation includes more detailed information about the course, including location and materials needed, if any.
If program registrations have reached maximum capacity, registrants will be placed on an overflow list and contacted if a cancellation occurs. Notifications will be sent approximately six days prior to the course.
UI Learning & Development may cancel a course due to lack of enrollment (another good reason to register)! Registrants will be notified if a course has been cancelled.
My Training (Employee Self Service) Registration for Courses Without a Fee
Register through the Employee Self Service web site:
- Log into Employee Self Service using your HawkId and password.
- Select the Personal tab.
- In the second column, under Learning & Development, select My Training.
- Select Available Sessions & Series.
- Classes are listed in alphabetical order, or select Session Date(s) for chronological order.
- Choose the class, and select the Enroll in this Session button.
You are now enrolled and can view the course in your Sessions Currently Enrolled In section. Courses are automatically confirmed at the the time of enrollment, and an email confirmation is sent approximately six days prior to the session. Class lists are returned to Learning & Development, and the status of participants is updated from Enrolled to Completed, No Show, or Cancelled. Once the status is updated, the class is then moved, if completed, to the Completed Sessions section of My Training.
You may also register by printing a copy of the printable registration form (pdf) and sending it via campus mail to UI Learning & Development, 121-51 USB.
Printable Registration Form for Courses that Require a Fee
To register for a course that requires a fee, print and complete the printable registration form (pdf) and send it, with payment, to: UI Learning & Development, 121 University Services Building, Ste 51, Iowa City, IA 52242-1911 or campus mail to 121-51 USB.
Credit card orders can be phoned in to (319) 335-2687; printable registration forms (pdf), including those with UI Requisitions, can be faxed to (319) 335-2644. If making payment by check, please make payable to UI Learning & Development and send along with the printable registration form (pdf).
Unless the fee accompanies the registration form, you will not be registered for the course.
To register for these courses:
- Log on to Employee Self Service using HawkID and password.
- If you haven't customized employee self service, select the Personal tab and choose My Training under the Learning and Development tab.
- Select the Available Online Icon Courses link. This link will display all online University-specific courses available through My Training (ICON).
- Choose the appropriate course in which to enroll (this may take a few minutes to load). A new window will open and display the course. You can now begin the online course in ICON.
- To return to your unfinished online course, follow steps 1 and 2 above, then scroll to ICON Courses Currently Enrolled In, and select the course you wish to return to.
Once the course is completed, it is then recorded in the Completed ICON Courses section of My Training in Employee Self Service. (To be considered complete, you must receive at least an 80% on each course lesson). Completed My Training (ICON) Courses are reflected in your My Training Report within 24 to 48 hours of completion.
CANCELLATION PROCEDURES
If you are registered for a class, but cannot attend, please follow the appropriate procedures listed below. Materials are prepared/ordered for many of our courses, so it is important to know attendance in preparing for the quantity of materials needed. Also, many of our courses have waiting lists, and your early cancellation will allow us to notify anyone on the list of an opening.
Classes that Require a Fee
Cancellation for classes AFTER the course registration deadline: Please call UI Learning & Development at (33)5-2687 as soon as possible if you cannot attend a program for which your registration has been confirmed. Confirmations are sent approximately six days prior to the course. No refunds will be given for classes after the registration deadline of the program in question. (Registration deadline for each course is seven days prior to the date of the course).
Cancellation for classes BEFORE the course registration deadline: Full refunds will be given for cancellations received by the registration deadline (seven days prior to the course date). Please call UI Learning & Development at (33)5-2687 as soon as possible if you cannot attend.
Classes Without a Fee
Cancellation for classes without a fee BEFORE the course registration deadline:
If your class is listed in My Training and you need to cancel prior to the course registration deadline:
- Log into Employee Self Service using your HawkId and password.
- Select the Personal tab.
- In the second column, under Learning & Development, select My Training.
- Locate your class listed under Sessions Currently Enrolled In.
- Choose the course title listed under Course Description.
- Select the Cancel Your Enrollment in this Session button.
An email confirmation will be sent to you indicating you have cancelled your registration. You may also call UI Learning & Development at (33)5-2687 to cancel.