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Training and Development

The University of Missouri-Kansas City recognizes that its staff is its most important resource. The role of the UMKC training and development team is to promote and support employee and organizational growth, development and empowerment by providing innovative, quality workplace learning programs, resources and services. We offer employee learning and development opportunities, customized training, supervisory and organizational development.


Registering for training sessions:
  • To register for a session, click on the course title listed in the "Schedule of Classes" (right). Click on the "Enroll" link and when prompted to log in enter your entire UMKC e-mail address (including the @umkc.edu) as your user name. Complete the form and select "Submit."
  • To cancel your registration, click on the course title of the session for which you would like to cancel your registration. Next click on the "Update" link to the left of the course title, log in, and then select "No" from the drop-down box next to "Do you plan to attend?" and select "Submit."
  • If a session is full or is not currently scheduled on the calendar, and you would like to be placed on a waiting list, complete the form linked at the top of the "Schedule of Classes" page. A notification will be sent to the Human Resources department and you will be contacted should spots open in a full session or when future sessions are scheduled.
  • Note: It is the responsibility of the attendee to obtain supervisory approval prior to participating in sessions which occur during regular hours.

 

Courses

Supervisory Development Courses

  • Supervisory Foundations (2-Part Session)
  • Interviewing and Selection
  • Avoiding Litigation Landmines
  • Legal and Effective Discipline
  • Conducting Positive and Productive Performance Appraisals
  • Performance Objectives that Work
  • What Supervisors Really Need to Know about FMLA
  • Motivational First Aid
  • UMKC Policy Overview for Supervisors

 

Personal and Professional Development Courses

  • Because it Matters! E-mail Etiquette for the Workplace
  • Understanding Performance Appraisals: The Employee's Role
  • Time is Money ... and Then Some
  • Identity Theft ... Learn to Protect Yourself
  • MOST 529 College Savings Plans

 

Benefits Courses

  • Vesting/Retirement Seminar
  • Pre-Retirement Planning Workshop
  • Social Security Seminar
  • Understanding UM's Retirement Plan
  • Tax Deferred What? Why Contribute to a TDI

 

HR Processes & Records Management

  • Records Management (Business Records in general)
Additional training opportunities

 

Training and Development Contact

Karen Brooks

Senior Human Resources Specialist

brookska@umkc.edu
816-235-1619

 


Related Links

 

myLearn Online Learning Program (SkillSoft)
 
Preventing Employment Discrimination (PED) Training (online)
Preventing Sexual Harassment Training (instructor-led)

Schedule of Classes

 
JUNE 2013
Handling Difficult Conversations
Thursday, June 20th 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
What Supervisors Really Need to Know about FMLA
Thursday, June 27th 11:30 am CST-12:30 pm CST
 
JULY 2013
Legal & Effective Discipline
Wednesday, July 10th 11:30 am CST-12:30 pm CST
 
AUGUST 2013
Interviewing and Selection
Thursday, August 15th 11:00-12:30
 
SEPTEMBER 2013
Pre-Retirement Planning Workshop
Thursday, September 12th 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
 
NOVEMBER 2013
What Supervisors Really Need to Know about FMLA
Tuesday, November 12th 11:30-12:30
 
DECEMBER 2013
Pre-Retirement Planning Workshop
Thursday, December 12th 3:00 PM-5:00 PM