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Category: Learning and Education
Category: Learning and Education
| Event Name | Event Date | Description | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintaining Your Cognitive Fitness | 09/23/2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions can be accessed through Workday once registered for a course offering. As A.I. tools become a regular part of how we work and consume information, many people are thinking more intentionally about how to stay mentally engaged and focused. In this session, we’ll explore ways to be more mindful about our use of digital tools and content, drawing on ideas from author Cal Newport and others. Participants will leave with practical strategies for supporting critical thinking, attention, and cognitive well-being. |
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| Penn: Mission and Connections for Staff | 09/24/2026 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | At Penn, we are committed to ensuring that all staff—whether you're new to the University or have been here for some time—feel connected to our mission, culture, and community. This course builds on the foundational information you've received and invites you to explore Penn on a deeper level. Whether you're familiar with the history, policies, or benefits of the University, this course offers an opportunity to reflect on your role in a broader context and connect with others across the University. By participating in this program, you will: Deepen your understanding of Penn’s mission and reflect on your connection to it. Gain insights into the key University-wide competencies and how they align with both your role and Penn’s mission. Explore the University's culture and examine how your current Penn work environment compares with other schools/centers across campus or with your previous work experiences. Continue to foster strong connections within the Penn community by networking with individuals across different schools and centers. While participation in this program is not required, we highly encourage all staff to take part in this valuable opportunity to continue growing their engagement and connection with Penn. |
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| Using the Tuition Benefit for Yourself | 10/06/2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions can be accessed through Workday once registered for a course offering. The University offers employees and their families tuition assistance. Join this session to learn more about the tuition benefit program and how you can use the benefit to further your education as an undergraduate or graduate student. During this session, you will learn more about coverage, how to request the benefit using the online tuition management system, and tax implications. |
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| The Emerging Leader: Taking Control of Your Career TM | 10/08/2026 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | This program consists of four modules: - Module one will raise the participants' awareness of their strengths and the competencies they bring to their work, thereby increasing their confidence in advancing their careers. - Module two is dedicated to examining the goals and vision they have for their careers and learning how to apply their strengths to be successful in their current and future roles within the organization. - Module three will give participants the tools to remove the perceived barriers they expect to face as they advance their careers and/or experience growth in their current positions. - Module four is a culminating exercise during which the participants will "tell their story." The Emerging Leader program is designed for individuals who: - exhibit the initiative and leadership skills that can prepare them to take on a managerial position. - demonstrate a commitment to their organization through a high level of engagement and productivity. - maintain a positive reputation within their organization. - display the core competencies of leadership to the degree called for in their current role. Recommended for junior to mid-level, high-potential, benefits-eligible employees. Commitment: - 3 hours of pre-program assessments - 12 hours of in-person cohort interactive learning (4, 3-hour sessions) - 3 hours of assignments - 3 hours of Peer Group Coaching Managers: please obtain approval from your HR Business Partner (HRBP) before granting final approval. |
Registration Open |
| Using the Tuition Benefit for Dependents | 10/13/2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions can be accessed through Workday once registered for a course offering. The University offers employees and their families tuition assistance. Join this session to learn more about the tuition benefit program and how you can use the benefit for your dependents attending Penn or another institution. During this session, you will learn more about coverage, how to request the benefit using the online tuition management system, and important tax considerations. |
Registration Open |
| Penn: Mission and Connections for Staff | 10/21/2026 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | At Penn, we are committed to ensuring that all staff—whether you're new to the University or have been here for some time—feel connected to our mission, culture, and community. This course builds on the foundational information you've received and invites you to explore Penn on a deeper level. Whether you're familiar with the history, policies, or benefits of the University, this course offers an opportunity to reflect on your role in a broader context and connect with others across the University. By participating in this program, you will: Deepen your understanding of Penn’s mission and reflect on your connection to it. Gain insights into the key University-wide competencies and how they align with both your role and Penn’s mission. Explore the University's culture and examine how your current Penn work environment compares with other schools/centers across campus or with your previous work experiences. Continue to foster strong connections within the Penn community by networking with individuals across different schools and centers. While participation in this program is not required, we highly encourage all staff to take part in this valuable opportunity to continue growing their engagement and connection with Penn. |
Registration Open |
| Your Career at Penn | 10/21/2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions can be accessed through Workday once registered for a course offering. Your Career @ Penn is a 1-hour virtual workshop that helps participants to prepare strategically for career advancement. In this session, you will: - Gain an understanding of Penn's organizational structure and job landscape by exploring available tools such as Careers@Penn and My Career Path. - Learn how to build your reputation through networking, aligning your skills to job requirements, and following best practices before, during, and after interviews. |
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| Coaching Communication Strategies to Drive Positive Behavior Change | 11/12/2026 | 9:00am - 4:00pm | How many times during the day are you solving problems for people when you believe they could be solving these problems themselves? Are you creating an environment to allow others to solve their own problems? This highly interactive, in-person session allows participants to engage in the skills necessary to drive this positive behavior change. Those who participate in this program will leave with immediate coaching strategies that they can implement with powerful, real-time, visible results, creating an environment for others to solve their own problems. Recommended for both individual contributors and managers. Managers: please obtain approval from your HR Business Partner (HRBP) before granting final approval. |
Registration Open |
| Penn: Mission and Connections for Staff | 11/17/2026 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | At Penn, we are committed to ensuring that all staff—whether you're new to the University or have been here for some time—feel connected to our mission, culture, and community. This course builds on the foundational information you've received and invites you to explore Penn on a deeper level. Whether you're familiar with the history, policies, or benefits of the University, this course offers an opportunity to reflect on your role in a broader context and connect with others across the University. By participating in this program, you will: Deepen your understanding of Penn’s mission and reflect on your connection to it. Gain insights into the key University-wide competencies and how they align with both your role and Penn’s mission. Explore the University's culture and examine how your current Penn work environment compares with other schools/centers across campus or with your previous work experiences. Continue to foster strong connections within the Penn community by networking with individuals across different schools and centers. While participation in this program is not required, we highly encourage all staff to take part in this valuable opportunity to continue growing their engagement and connection with Penn. |
Registration Open |
| Managing Change with Emotional Intelligence Pilot | 11/18/2026 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | This highly interactive, three-hour workshop is designed to help participants strengthen their emotional intelligence and apply it effectively in the workplace. Through facilitated discussions, engaging exercises, and the Global Emotional Intelligence Test, based on Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence model, participants will gain greater insight into their emotional intelligence strengths and development opportunities. There will be an emphasis on managing change, including best practices on how to manage your own and others’ emotions during the change process. Participants will also create an individual development action plan and receive resources to help them prepare for a one-hour virtual follow-up session. The workshop is appropriate for both managers and leaders as well as individual contributors, with examples and activities tailored to the specific participant audience. Managers: please obtain approval from your HR Business Partner (HRBP) before granting final approval. |
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| Penns Hiring Manager Training | 11/18/2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions can be accessed through Workday once registered for a course offering. Hiring managers must ensure an equitable, compliant, and well-documented recruitment process, including understanding policies, avoiding bias, maintaining candidate confidentiality, and following required steps such as proper job posting, structured interviewing, and timely dispositioning. A strong candidate experience and effective use of Penn’s recruiting tools are essential to successful hiring, emphasizing transparent communication, efficient timelines, leveraging systems like Workday, Spark Hire, SkillSurvey, HireRight, and showcasing Penn's benefits, culture, and opportunities. |
Registration Open |
| Roll With It: Strategies for Embracing Change | 11/19/2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions can be accessed through Workday once registered for a course offering. With the right tools and tactics, every person has the power to reframe and adjust their own thoughts and attitudes when it comes to everyday life, stressful situations, and even in times of change. Participants will learn how to assess their own attitudes, deal with their thoughts more effectively, manage their perspectives in negative situations, and learn coping tools for dealing with change. |
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| Cognitive Flexibility | 12/01/2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions can be accessed through Workday once registered for a course offering. Cognitive flexibility is a core skill for navigating today's fast-paced, ever-evolving workplace. This interactive workshop explores how greater mental agility can lead to clearer communication, better decision-making, and more grounded responses to ambiguity and conflict. Drawing on tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and techniques like framestorming, participants will learn strategies to reframe challenges and reduce cognitive overload both in the moment and over time. |
Registration Open |
| Penn: Mission and Connections for Staff | 12/08/2026 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | At Penn, we are committed to ensuring that all staff—whether you're new to the University or have been here for some time—feel connected to our mission, culture, and community. This course builds on the foundational information you've received and invites you to explore Penn on a deeper level. Whether you're familiar with the history, policies, or benefits of the University, this course offers an opportunity to reflect on your role in a broader context and connect with others across the University. By participating in this program, you will: Deepen your understanding of Penn’s mission and reflect on your connection to it. Gain insights into the key University-wide competencies and how they align with both your role and Penn’s mission. Explore the University's culture and examine how your current Penn work environment compares with other schools/centers across campus or with your previous work experiences. Continue to foster strong connections within the Penn community by networking with individuals across different schools and centers. While participation in this program is not required, we highly encourage all staff to take part in this valuable opportunity to continue growing their engagement and connection with Penn. |
Registration Open |
| Spark Hire | 12/08/2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions can be accessed through Workday once registered for a course offering. Spark Hire is a convenient and efficient interviewing tool that enables consistent, flexible one-way video interviews, allowing candidates to record answers on their own time before the deadline. Attend this 1-hour virtual workshop to learn all about the benefits of this tool and what candidates can expect. |
Registration Open |
| Writing Emails that Get to the Point | 12/15/2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions can be accessed through Workday once registered for a course offering. In an environment where email is one of our primary communication tools, clarity and brevity matter. This workshop helps you write emails that get to the point and reduce the risk of misunderstanding. Through practical examples and short exercises, you’ll learn strategies for focusing on your message, tailoring it to your audience, and maintaining a professional tone, so your emails are clear, efficient, and easy to act on. |
Registration Open |
| Growing Your Career with LinkedIn and Workday | 12/16/2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions can be accessed through Workday once registered for a course offering. In this session, you will learn how to: - Strengthen your career brand by showcasing accomplishments, building relationships, and maintaining a polished, consistent presence on LinkedIn, including completing your profile, engaging with your network, and sharing content that reflects your professional identity. - Use the Workday Career tab to track your growth, highlight skills and experiences, and update your career profile regularly so managers can support your development and align opportunities with your goals. |
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| Essentials of Management Cohort 64 | 01/26/2027 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Prerequisite: Getting to Know Penn as a Manager: New Leader Assimilation Training Program Over the course of 9 weeks, participants will develop and apply essential leadership competencies—including communication, interpersonal savvy, collaboration, and the ability to value differences. Through small group problem-solving, peer discussion, and dialogue with subject matter experts, leaders who complete EoM will return to their teams with "the knowledge, vision, creativity, and commitment to making a difference for others" (In Principle and Practice). Participants will engage with a cohort of peer managers to strengthen their management capabilities across the employee lifecycle—from interviewing and hiring to development, engagement, and performance management. The program includes interactive classroom sessions, online assignments, and personalized learning through the DiSC assessment. Course requirement: Supervisors/managers or approval to attend by your manager. |
Registration Open |
| STEP UP Introduction First Steps to Excellence | 01/27/2027 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | First Steps to Excellence is the entry point to the eight-course STEP UP Curriculum and must be completed first. By the end of this course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of your 5 signature strengths and discover more ways to take charge of your career at Penn. *Enrollment for this course closes two weeks before the offering date to allow time to purchase assessment materials. Please enroll early! Before you attend the virtual classroom session, please complete the following: - The online Gallup StrengthsFinder assessment. You will receive an email approximately two weeks before the Introduction session with detailed instructions on how to complete the assessment. - The "STEP UP Introduction: First Steps to Excellence (e-learning)" module. - The pre-work activities and attachments in the e-learning module. |
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| The Emerging Leader: Taking Control of Your Career TM | 02/02/2027 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | This program consists of four modules: - Module one will raise the participants' awareness of their strengths and the competencies they bring to their work, thereby increasing their confidence in advancing their careers. - Module two is dedicated to examining the goals and vision they have for their careers and learning how to apply their strengths to be successful in their current and future roles within the organization. - Module three will give participants the tools to remove the perceived barriers they expect to face as they advance their careers and/or experience growth in their current positions. - Module four is a culminating exercise during which the participants will "tell their story." The Emerging Leader program is designed for individuals who: - exhibit the initiative and leadership skills that can prepare them to take on a managerial position. - demonstrate a commitment to their organization through a high level of engagement and productivity. - maintain a positive reputation within their organization. - display the core competencies of leadership to the degree called for in their current role. Recommended for junior to mid-level, high-potential, benefits-eligible employees. Commitment: - 3 hours of pre-program assessments - 12 hours of in-person cohort interactive learning (4, 3-hour sessions) - 3 hours of assignments - 3 hours of Peer Group Coaching Managers: please obtain approval from your HR Business Partner (HRBP) before granting final approval. |
Registration Open |
| Executive Presence Group Coaching | 02/16/2027 | 10:00am - 11:45am | For leaders eager to improve their executive presence and enhance their confidence in influencing others. In this 8-session, small-group, peer-empowered custom learning environment, you’ll develop skills to identify your leadership brand and use your unique leadership voice for maximum impact. - Each participant chooses a specific goal to work on. - Each session includes relevant content and skill development. - Participants apply the content to their leadership challenge. - Participants practice giving and receiving feedback from peers. Participants also receive: - 3 Individual coaching sessions with leadership coach Cheryl Rice, MS, PCC - The book, Quick Confidence: Be authentic, Boost Connections, and Make Bold Bets on Yourself by Selena Rezvani Recommended for benefits-eligible staff who have completed Essentials of Management, or a subsequent internal leadership program, or a comparable external leadership program. Commitment: 8, 105-minute sessions over five months Managers: please obtain approval from your HR Business Partner (HRBP) before granting final approval. |
Registration Open |
| STEP UP Introduction First Steps to Excellence | 04/07/2027 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | First Steps to Excellence is the entry point to the eight-course STEP UP Curriculum and must be completed first. By the end of this course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of your 5 signature strengths and discover more ways to take charge of your career at Penn. *Enrollment for this course closes two weeks before the offering date to allow time to purchase assessment materials. Please enroll early! Before you attend the virtual classroom session, please complete the following: - The online Gallup StrengthsFinder assessment. You will receive an email approximately two weeks before the Introduction session with detailed instructions on how to complete the assessment. - The "STEP UP Introduction: First Steps to Excellence (e-learning)" module. - The pre-work activities and attachments in the e-learning module. |
Registration Open |
| The Emerging Leader: Taking Control of Your Career TM | 04/07/2027 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | This program consists of four modules: - Module one will raise the participants' awareness of their strengths and the competencies they bring to their work, thereby increasing their confidence in advancing their careers. - Module two is dedicated to examining the goals and vision they have for their careers and learning how to apply their strengths to be successful in their current and future roles within the organization. - Module three will give participants the tools to remove the perceived barriers they expect to face as they advance their careers and/or experience growth in their current positions. - Module four is a culminating exercise during which the participants will "tell their story." The Emerging Leader program is designed for individuals who: - exhibit the initiative and leadership skills that can prepare them to take on a managerial position. - demonstrate a commitment to their organization through a high level of engagement and productivity. - maintain a positive reputation within their organization. - display the core competencies of leadership to the degree called for in their current role. Recommended for junior to mid-level, high-potential, benefits-eligible employees. Commitment: - 3 hours of pre-program assessments - 12 hours of in-person cohort interactive learning (4, 3-hour sessions) - 3 hours of assignments - 3 hours of Peer Group Coaching Managers: please obtain approval from your HR Business Partner (HRBP) before granting final approval. |
Registration Open |
| Essentials of Management Cohort 65 | 04/13/2027 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Prerequisite: Getting to Know Penn as a Manager: New Leader Assimilation Training Program Over the course of 9 weeks, participants will develop and apply essential leadership competencies—including communication, interpersonal savvy, collaboration, and the ability to value differences. Through small group problem-solving, peer discussion, and dialogue with subject matter experts, leaders who complete EoM will return to their teams with "the knowledge, vision, creativity, and commitment to making a difference for others" (In Principle and Practice). Participants will engage with a cohort of peer managers to strengthen their management capabilities across the employee lifecycle—from interviewing and hiring to development, engagement, and performance management. The program includes interactive classroom sessions, online assignments, and personalized learning through the DiSC assessment. Course requirement: Supervisors/managers or approval to attend by your manager. |
Registration Open |