Training Lab

FAU Training Site

Training Lab

FAU Training Site

Getting Started

Need some new skills? Have to take a required course? Welcome to training at FAU. Here you will find a portal to training offered by various departments. Course listings will have a description of what to expect and where to find the schedule. Sessions may be offered in various ways such as face to face either individually or in groups, online self-guided tutorials, remote classes via WebEx or Skype. Check out the different department links below for courses or click on this calendar link for what's up next.


New Employee

Learn how to view your pay, ask for time off and set up emergency contacts. Ask for help using the Help Desk Ticket System. Campus Maps and Parking.

Workday

Workday's unified administrative solution for HR, payroll, and finance!

Security

Florida Atlantic University provides training on several topics related to the security of sensitive information or compliance needs.

Canvas

The purpose of this training is to prepare instructors and students to use Canvas with their courses (traditional, hybrid, and online).

Environmental Health & Safety

The goal of Environmental Health & Safety is to provide and ensure a safe and healthy environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors through comprehensive service oriented programs.

Microsoft 365 training

The goal of Microsoft 365 is to offer members of the FAU team an opportunity to gain a stronger foundation in microsoft products.

Available Trainings

Search available trainings below and select a tag to filter training categories. To VIEW ALL, leave the tag field empty.

 

 
Training Filter Description

 Workday 101

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The Workday 101 class will teach how to navigate around Workday and use the self-service functionality to manage your personal leave and timekeeping. In addition, Managers will learn their part of the process.

View in Person Courses Here.

 WorkDay Excel 101 Bootcamp

Workday

In today’s workshop we will be going over the ins and outs of Workday in regards to Reporting. Staff and faculty will gain a more complete understanding of the Workday system, they will learn where important information is located and how to access it, and they will be able to confidently utilize Excel in connection with Workday. No prior knowledge is required in order to attend this training session.

View in Person Courses Here.

 Workday Cost Center Managers

Workday

You have approved all of the transactions in your inbox, now what? This class is designed to show you how to view the end result of all your financial activity. Topics include View Trial Balance, Budget to Actual Reports, Budget Checking, Financial Model and Crosswalk. Additionally, PCard Approvals and PCard Delegation will be discussed during this two hour session.

 Workday Expense/Travel

Workday

You will learn the fundamentals for processing Travel Topics include creating and approving spend authorizations and expense reports. 

Enroll in an in person training here.

 Workday Finance Management

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Designed for Cost Center Managers and Cost Center Accountants. Topics include Budget Amendments and Journal Entries.

Training is offered online by the department.

 Workday HCM (HR) – Classification & Compensation

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For HR Partners and Managers in 2 Modules

 

Module 1:  This session reviews the basics of the Fair Labor Standards Act and best practices in writing position descriptions (AMP and SP). In addition, guidance is provided in Workday HCM processes such as Create, Edit Position Restrictions, and Close Position. 

 

Module 2: This session will cover Workday HCM processes such as Request Compensation Change (Special Pay Increases and Allowances), Request One-Time Payment, and specific Change Job processes (Reclassification, Move to Another Manager, Change Job Details). 

 

Enroll in training here.

 

For additional questions, please contact us at classncomp@fau.edu

HCM REFRESHER III

 Workday

This refresher session is open to existing HR Partners and Business Managers to discuss the following topics:

1. Re-hire: Processing recruited and non- recruited rehires

 

2. Correcting Assignments: Understanding when to use the "correct" function on a Business Process.

 

3. End Additional Job: Learning the "dos" and "donts" of initiating this process.

 

Hosted through WebEx. Registered attendees will receive a link and instructions for the event.  Majority of questions will be answered towards the end of the training session.

 

Enroll in training here.

 Workday Purchasing

Workday

Topics include requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, and other topics related to procurement in Workday.

Training is offered by Melody Thelwell.

In order to enroll for training please e-mail the Trainer at mthelwell@fau.edu.

 Workday Research Awards (Grants)

Workday

Designed for Lead Principal Investigators (PIs), Grant Managers and Award Analysts. Learn the fundamentals of award setup, viewing award information,, and award reports, as well as, specialty topics which include Effort Reporting, Sub-awards, Budget Amendments and Cost Share.

Training is offered by the Research Accounting Office.

In order to enroll for training please email the trainer at researchaccounting@fau.edu.

 Workday Timekeeping

Workday

Designed for designated departmental Timekeepers. The course will highlight how to analyze hours submitted by OPS and SP employees weekly, manage Holiday Compensation, Special Compensation, and Overtime Compensation. Run reports for weekly audit purposes. Override hours for employees entering hours via In/Out and Time In/Time Out.

Training is offered by Anely Cabrera.

In order to enroll for training please e-mail the trainer at cabreraa@fau.edu.

 Security Awareness Training

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Security Awareness training is provided to University employees on an annual basis in accordance with University Policy 12.6 – “Security Awareness Training.” This training is designed to cover general security awareness topics such as the handling and disclosure of sensitive information, malware threats, and phishing scams.

Go to http://canvas.fau.edu, log in with your FAUNet ID to complete the training.

 HIPAA Training

Security

Faculty, Staff, Student Employees, Volunteers working in a FAU Healthcare Environment, Students and Research Assistants.

 

HIPAA training is available online via the Collaborative Inter-Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) site. CITI's Information Privacy and Security (IPS) materials cover the principles of data protection, focusing on the healthcare-related privacy and information security requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

To take HIPAA training, go to https://www.citiprogram.org. Create a new account by clicking REGISTER at the top right of the login. Type "Florida Atlantic University" in the Participating Institutions field and click SUBMIT. On the subsequent pages, follow the prompts to enter a username, password (different from your FAU NetID), and your personal information (first name, last name, e-mail, gender, degree, etc.). When asked to select which curriculum, choose “Information Privacy and Security (IPS)”. Choose your institutional role (e.g. Student, Clinician, Investigator). To start the training, from the training courses menu choose the listed “CITI Information Privacy and Security (IPS)” course

 

For any questions please e-mail security-training@fau.edu

For enrollment and security-related questions, Please contact  security-training@fau.edu.                                    

For technical assistance with training, please contact the FAU Helpdesk by visiting:    http://helpdesk.fau.edu.

 PCI Training

Security

 PCI (Payment Card Industry) training is required for employees who have a position or work for a department that physically handles credit cards, accepts credit card information over the phone, or is in a unique position to identify potential credit card fraud.

Go to http://canvas.fau.edu, log in with your FAUNet ID to complete the training.

For any questions please e-mail security-training@fau.edu

 Red Flags Training

Security

Red Flags training is required for employees handling FAU covered financial accounts in accordance with University Policy 5.6 – “Identity Theft Prevention Program.” This training is completed through Canvas and users will be enrolled by OIT as necessary upon hire.

Red Flags training is available on the Canvas LMS after enrollment is completed. Go to http://canvas.fau.edu, log in with your FAUNet ID, and complete the training within the "RedFlags" course.

Animal Facility and Laboratory Safety Awareness

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Required for:  Indirect contact with research animals (work in animal facilities more than 2 times per year.)

 

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Animal Field Research Safety Overview

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Required for: Work with research animals in the field

 

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 Asbestos

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Required for: Work in Utilities, Facilities, and Custodial services

 

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 Biosafety Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal

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Required for:  Work in laboratories, medical clinics, and schools

 

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 Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness

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Required for: Work in laboratories, medical clinics, and schools

 

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 Confined Spaces 2.0

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Required for: Work in Facilities and Utilities

 

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 Diving and Boating Training

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Required for: Those conducting scientific research requiring boating or diving operations

 

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 DOT 1-4, Shipping Hazardous Materials: Ground

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Required for: Employees packaging and/or shipping hazardous materials by ground.

 

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 Fire Extinguisher

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Required for: Work in laboratory or any employee expected to use a fire extinguisher in the event of a fire.

 

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 Fire Safety and Prevention

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Required for: All FAU personnel, RAs

 

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 First Aid:  Automated External Defibrillator

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 Required for: Any FAU employee

 

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 First Aid:  CPR

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 Required for: Any FAU employee

 

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 First Aid:  Medical Emergencies

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Required for: Any FAU employee

 

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 Golf Cart Safety

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Required for: FAU Golf Cart Drivers

 

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 Food Safety and Handling

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Required for: FAU employees, students, or volunteers preparing, handling, or serving food.

 

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 Hazard Communication

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Required for: All FAU personnel

 

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 Hazardous Material Handling and Storage

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Required for: Work in Laboratoris, Facilities or other functions that handle hazardous materials

 

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 Hazardous Waste Generator

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Required for: Work in Laboratories Facilities or other functions that generate hazardous waste

 

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 Hearing Conservation

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Required for: Work in areas with hazardous noise levels

 

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 IATA 1-5:  Shipping Hazardous Materials:  Air

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Required for: FAU employees required to package or ship hazardous materials by Air

 

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 Laboratory Safety Training

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Required for: Work in laboratories

 

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 Laser Safety Training

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Required for: Work with lasers

 

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 Lockout/Tagout Training

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Required for: Work in Facilities and Utilities

 

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 Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety

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Required for: Work with non-ionizing radiation

 

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 Office Safety

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Required for: Work in office environments

 

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 Powered Industrial Truck Safety

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Required for: Work with forklifts

 

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 Radiation Safety

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Required for: Work with ionizing radiation

 

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 Respiratory Protection 2.0

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Required for: Work requiring the use of respiratory protection

 

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 Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan

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Required for: Information only; supplimental training to FAU SPCC Program

 

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 Working Safely with Animals

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Required for: Animal Researchers

 

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 Workplace Safety Orientation

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Required for: FAU Newhires

 

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 Canvas Primer 1

canvas

This Canvas Primer session covers the essentials to get you started in Canvas.

To see what trainings are available click here to check

 Canvas Primer 2

canvas

Ready to move past the basics? The Canvas Primer 2 session focuses on taking your Canvas course to the next level.

To see what trainings are available click here to check

 Canvas Tech Talk Gradebook 2

canvas

This workshop will take an in depth look at the Canvas Gradebook 2 tool. Learn how to set up create late policies and filtering, modify grade settings, and moderation.

To see what trainings are available click here to check

 Canvas Tech Talk Groups

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This workshop will take an in depth look at the Canvas Group tool and settings. Learn how to set up create quiz and quiz bank questions, modify quiz settings, and moderation.

To see what trainings are available click here to check

 Canvas Tech Talk My Mediasite Desktop Recorder

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Are you ready to start recording video lectures from the comfort of your own computer? The Mediasite Desktop Recorder allows you to do just that

To see what trainings are available click here to check

 Canvas Tech Talk Quizzes

canvas

This workshop will take an in depth look at the Canvas Quiz tool.

To see what trainings are available click here to check

 Canvas Tech Talk Turnitin

canvas

This workshop will take an in depth look at the Turnitin tool. Learn how to set up create Turnitin assignments and modify settings.

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 Canvas Tech Talk WebEx

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This workshop will take an in depth look at WebEx, a web-conferencing tool. Learn how to setup up a virtual live session, real-time polling, virtual breakout rooms, quizzes, threaded Q&As, and attention monitoring tools.

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 Kognito: At-Risk for Staff

kognito

A mental health literacy program that teaches: what to look for to identify distressed students: provides simulations to build your skill to effectively convey your concerns, and increase your knowledge of available mental health resources on campus and in the community to provide to your students who may benefit from assistance.

To see what sessions are available click here to enroll

 Kognito: At-Risk for Students

kognito

A mental health literacy program that teaches: what to look for to identify distressed peer; provides simulations to build your skill to effectively convey your concerns, and increase your knowledge of available mental health resources on campus and in the community to provide to your peers who may benefit from assistance.

To see what sessions are available click here to enroll

 FAU Standards of Conduct Training

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Learn about FAU’s Standards of Conduct

enroll link: click here to check

 FAU Compliance and Ethics Employee Training

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Learn about FAU's Compliance and Ethics Policies.

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365

Come Meet with Microsoft Trainers This webinar is conducted by Microsoft and will cover faculty/staff-side features for Microsoft Teams.

enroll link: click here to check

365

Come Meet with Microsoft Trainers This webinar is conducted by Microsoft and will cover faculty/staff-side features for Microsoft Teams.

enroll link: click here to check

365

Come Meet with Microsoft Trainers This webinar is conducted by Microsoft and will cover faculty/staff-side features for Microsoft Teams.

enroll link: click here to check

365

Come Meet with Microsoft Trainers This webinar is conducted by Microsoft and will cover student-side features for Microsoft Teams.

enroll link: click here to check

365

Come Meet with Microsoft Trainers This webinar is conducted by Microsoft and will cover student-side features for Microsoft Teams.

enroll link: click here to check