August Learning Course Series
Tuesday, August 5
Performance Management for MSS (Course Number 913W) **In-Person**
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Designed for MSS employees and Leads, this course will provide an overview of performance management best practices for supporting teams. The session will feature key content on the performance management planning process, mid-year and annual reviews, and strategic goal planning for developmental purposes.
FMLA Coordinator Training (Course Number: FMLA) **Online**
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
If you've been assigned the role of FMLA Coordinator for your agency, then this training is for you. In this course, the DCHR Employee Relations team will explain your duties as an FMLA coordinator and outline the steps for processing applications for extended leave programs
Building High Performing Team (Course Number: 0920W) **In-Person**
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
This course examines the manager's role in establishing and maintaining effective, productive teams. The course will provide valuable information about building teams from drafting the initial team charter to making teamwork part of the corporate culture. The course will also provide valuable information about leading a team to include topics ranging from developing leadership and effective communication skills to dealing with team conflict, making decisions, and recognizing performance.
Difficult Conversations (Course Number: 1428) **In-Person**
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
We have so many interactions in the run of a day that it’s reasonable to expect that some of them will be difficult. Whether these are conversations that you have in person or you manage a virtual team and need to speak with someone in another city, there are things that you can do to make these conversations go smoothly. This one-day workshop will give you the tools to manage difficult conversations and get the best results.
Wednesday, August 6
Project Mgmt Training Adv. (Course Number: 1518) **In person**
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
You’ll develop a deep understanding of this key business role as you discover how to orchestrate all stages of a program — development, launch, life cycle, support, and closure. Learn from experienced program managers and your peers as you improve your career trajectory.
Peer Coaching MSS (Course Number: 523W) **Online**
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Peer Coaching sessions are based on the Case Clinic approach of Theory U.
It answers the following questions: What happens when we’re challenged to simply listen, to take in another person’s story without any agenda of our own other than being present?
Monday, August 11
Reasonable Suspicion MSS (Course Number: 909W) **In-person**
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The purpose of this training is to teach managers and supervisors to identify circumstances and indicators that may create reasonable suspicion that an employee is using or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, supporting the referral of an employee for testing. The District requires that managers and supervisors participate in reasonable suspicion training within 60 days of appointment to a supervisory position and at least once every two years.
Tuesday, August 12
PS eRecruit (Course Number: 162) **In-Person**
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
This course will guide users on how to create competitive and noncompetitive job postings in PeopleSoft, learn how to route candidates for employment consideration, navigate through the HR Approval process and much more. Enrollees must currently have a PeopleSoft role as an HR Advisor, Assistant HR Advisor or HR Administrator to participate in this course. Users will be provided with tools to navigate the eRecruit system and successfully execute the functions and tasks to be completed in eRecruit.
Wednesday, August 13
PS Develop/Entering Questions **Online**
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
This course will guide users on how to create quality question sets and will provide assistance on the appropriate way to upload the questions sets and apply the scoring for job postings. Enrollees must currently have a PeopleSoft role as an HR Advisor, Assistant HR Advisor or HR Administrator to participate in this course. Users will be provided with tips and tricks to searching within PeopleSoft for existing question sets and will be provided insight and suggestions in developing questions that will attract qualified candidates for job postings
Chess Not Checkers Part 2 (Course Number: 1709) **In-Person**
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Participants will also gain insights into their preferred working styles and learn how to leverage their strengths effectively while addressing areas for
improvement.
Thursday, August 14
Grants Management (Course Number: 600W) **Online**
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Grants Management 101 provides an overview of the grants management lifecycle and the scope of the grant-receiving and grantmaking processes for District government agencies. The course is designed for professionals who are new to grants management or seasoned professionals who require a refresher course on grants management in the District. This includes professionals with backgrounds in accounting, technology systems, program management, and all relevant areas of public service.
Peer Coaching ESS (Course Number: 0178W) **In-Person**
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Understand and apply the Peer Coaching model to harness the collective wisdom and experience of peers.
Develop skills in deep listening, asking powerful questions, observing attentively, being present, mirroring, and engaging in coaching conversations.
Progressive Discipline MSS (Course Number: 0916W) **In-Person**
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Open to MSS Employees, this course will focus on operationalizing progressive discipline practices for virtual teams/remote employees. This course provides managers and supervisors with tools for solving performance and conduct issues through progressive discipline. The participants will learn the benefits of discipline. The participants will learn the benefits of disciplinary and no disciplinary actions; the differences between corrective action and adverse action; and the procedural steps outlined in chapter 16 of the District Personnel Manual (DPM) for administering corrective and disciplinary actions, from verbal counseling to summary removals. will feature core content found within the Progressive Discipline course while also incorporating strategies for ensuring compliance within this area.
Retirement 101 (Course Number: 110) **In-Person**
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Introducing our comprehensive Ready for Retirement series, tailored specifically for District employees considering retirement from either the 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan or the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) plan. Participants will receive expert guidance on navigating the retirement journey unique to each plan, covering essential topics from understanding retirement eligibility criteria to managing the continuation of benefits in retirement. The series also includes valuable insights into Social Security, Medicare, CSRS annuity details, and the retirement application process, equipping employees with the knowledge to make informed decisions for a smooth transition.
Leave Management Training (Course Number: 638W) **In-person**
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
this training will provide managers and HR professionals with the tools to better understand how to manage leave, absences and attendance trends that often
affect performance and overall team moral. This training will offer guidance on the District’s leave policies and best practices for application. Come join us as we discuss the leave management maze!
Tuesday, August 15
Communicate Strategically MSS (Course Number: 415W6) **Online**
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
If you're intrigued by the idea that "the most important thing in communication is hearing what is not said," this class is for you. Emotional awareness is essential for effectively conveying your thoughts and feelings. This course will focus on Communication Competency, helping participants understand the goals of communication, its basic components, and the core values and factors that influence it. Additionally, we will explore the impact of Emotional Intelligence (EI) on our interactions, enabling us to tap into our EI and consider our impact—not just our intent—in professional, social, and personal engagements
Giving/Receiving Feedback MSS (Course Number: 523W) **Online**
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Open to all MSS employees and Leads. This session is designed to discuss the importance of feedback and the value of communication exchanges between managers and employees.
Tuesday, August 19
MS PowerPoint 365 Part 2 (Course Number: 365PP2) **In-Person**
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Given all the variables, it may seem an overwhelming task to deliver your content, on time, to all audiences, and to only those who need to see it. Oh, and by the way, you need to make it interesting, informative, and memorable. So, how do you do it? Without the help of a robust set of tools, it would be nearly impossible. But Microsoft® PowerPoint® provides you with a variety of such tools that can help you deliver content in nearly any situation, while saving time and effort. By taking advantage of these tools, you will be creating presentations that not only stand out from the crowd, but also don’t consume all of your available time.
Principles of Management for MSS (Course Number 919W) **In-Person**
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
In today's world, efficiently delivering projects has become a crucial skill for businesses and individuals. Project management is the process of planning, organizing, and managing resources to accomplish specific goals and objectives while adhering to predetermined project parameters. It controls the entire project lifecycle, from its inception to its conclusion. Effective project management is essential for ensuring success, whether it is a small-scale project or a large-scale initiative that a business is undertaking.
Wednesday, August 20
Understanding the DC Budget (Course Number 931W) **Online**
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Overview of the budget cycle and process. Explanation of the budget formulation, approval, and execution phases. Understanding of the roles played by key stakeholders. Up-to-date look at policy issues that impact the budget
Thursday, August 21
MS Office 365 Excel Part 1 (Course Number: 365E1) **In-Person**
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Excel can help you organize, calculate, analyze, revise, update, and present your data in ways that will help the decision makers in your organization steer you in the right direction. It will also make these tasks much easier for you to accomplish, and in much less time, than if you used traditional pen-and-paper methods or non-specialized software. This course aims to provide you with a foundation for Excel knowledge and skills, which you can build upon to eventually become an expert in data manipulation.
Monday, August 25
MBTI Myers-Briggs (Course Number: 403W) **In-Person**
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Gain insight into the concept of "personality type" and its implications.
Discover your unique strengths and areas for development through interactive exercises. Explore how personality impacts your work style and organizational culture. Understand interpersonal dynamics in different environments for improved communication and collaboration.
Tuesday, August 26
Reasonable Suspicion MSS (Course Number: 909W) **In-Person**
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The purpose of this training is to teach managers and supervisors to identify circumstances and indicators that may create reasonable suspicion that an employee is using or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, supporting the referral of an employee for testing. The District requires that managers and supervisors participate in reasonable suspicion training within 60 days of appointment to a supervisory position and at least once every two years.
Wednesday, August 27
Peer Coaching ESS (Course Number: 0178) **In-Person**
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Generate new perspectives and approaches to opportunities, challenges, aspirations, and questions.
Access collective wisdom and experience for more innovative and effective responses.
Thursday, August 28
Peer to Manager, Now What? (Course Number: 3026) **In-Person**
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Guided by an experienced facilitator, participants will gain valuable insights and practical tips aimed at fostering confidence, courage, and compassion in their leadership journey. Through a series of engaging sessions, attendees will learn how to lead with authenticity and effectiveness, ensuring success in their new roles.
September Learning Course Series
Tuesday, September 2
Agency TC ELM Trng. (Course Number 650W) **Online**
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This course will provide an introduction to the Enterprise Learning Management (ELM) system and the permissions and functions associated with the assigned role of Agency-Level Administrator for your agency.
This course is for agency training coordinators only.
Wednesday, September 3
Engaging Your Career Ladder (Course Number 1424) **In-Person**
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Organizations are structured with a hierarchy, a strategy to move up the career ladder. The hierarchy is set up according to responsibilities, power, status, and job function. Every employee in an organization fits somewhere in the hierarchy. Moving up the career ladder involves leaving one level for a higher level. During this workshop, participants will learn how to strategically plan for their career advancement by identifying their competencies and preparing for the special circumstances that may come with it.
Principles of Management for MSS (Course Number 919W) **Online**
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
In today's world, efficiently delivering projects has become a crucial skill for businesses and individuals. Project management is the process of planning, organizing, and managing resources to accomplish specific goals and objectives while adhering to predetermined project parameters. It controls the entire project lifecycle, from its inception to its conclusion. Effective project management is essential for ensuring success, whether it is a small-scale project or a large-scale initiative that a business is undertaking.
Thursday, September 4
Adobe Photoshop Part 1 (Course Number APP1) **In-Person**
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
This course focuses on some of the basic features of Photoshop so that the student can navigate the environment and use Photoshop tools to work with photographic images. In addition, the orientation to Adobe® Bridge and organization of files in Bridge is covered. Although Photoshop is used by a variety of professionals, from photographers to designers to videographers, Photoshop Part 1 will focus mainly on the photography component. The illustration and animation techniques are covered in subsequent levels of Photoshop.
Building High Performing Team (Course Number: 920W) **Online**
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
This course examines the manager's role in establishing and maintaining effective, productive teams. The course will provide valuable information about building teams from drafting the initial team charter to making teamwork part of the corporate culture. The course will also provide valuable information about leading a team to include topics ranging from developing leadership and effective communication skills to dealing with team conflict, making decisions, and recognizing performance.
Tuesday, September 9
MS Word for Office 365 Part 1 (Course Number: 365W1) **In-Person**
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Microsoft® Word is designed to help you move smoothly through the task of creating professional-looking documents. Its rich features and powerful tools can make your work easy, and even fun. In this course, you’ll learn how to use Word on the desktop to create and edit simple documents; format documents; add tables and lists; add design elements and layout options; and proof documents.
PS Position Management (Course Number: 160) **In-Person**
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
This course will guide users on appropriately updating position attributes and will identify all steps required to prepare a position for intended employee record changes. In addition, the course should users provide users with a complete understanding of the cycle from Labor Administration to Position Management and its effects on HR Processing. A few of the many topics discussed are creating, updating, and modifying a Position Number successfully.
Wednesday, September 10
Briefing and Presentation (Course Number: 1719) **In-Person**
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Better meetings and presentations require key ingredients that stir, move and engage teams. This workshop aims at helping teams become better at leading meetings, participating in meetings, asking critical questions, and designing meetings that engage participants and achieve the intended results. Additionally, we discover the core components of designing and delivering effective presentations. You’ll learn how to plan and lead meetings that get the job done and that people want to attend.
Grievance Processing (Course Number: 639) **Online**
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Employee concerns and complaints, or grievances, are routinely received by the D.C. Department of Human Resources (DCHR). Grievances must be processed in a specific manner pursuant to law, regulation, and policy at the agency level. DCHR’s Employee Relations team is responsible for overseeing the grievance process as the personnel authority. This training will outline the procedures for handling all incoming grievances from eligible employees at the agency level.
Language Access (Course Number: HM606) **Online**
10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Participants will receive information and resources in the area of communication and how to work with limited-English and non-English proficient populations of the District, an overview of the local statutes that mandate language access and details regarding what compliance requires within agencies and funded entities. As part of this course, personnel will also receive specific instructions and guidelines for customer service and how to use language line services.
PS Core HR (Course Number: 161) **In-Person**
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
This course will guide users on how to appropriately use the PeopleSoft system to create, update and modify PARs for processing and identify the process status available to each role. It will locate all steps required to prepare PARs for various HR tasks and processes successfully. From this course, users will demonstrate a knowledge of the HR Business processes for various HR functions and how to apply them to the system. Users will receive in-depth knowledge on the importance of each field and its attributes and will review common scenarios and the appropriate steps to address them in the system.
Thursday, September 11
Language Access (Course Number: HM606) **Online**
10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Participants will receive information and resources in the area of communication and how to work with limited-English and non-English proficient populations of the District, an overview of the local statutes that mandate language access and details regarding what compliance requires within agencies and funded entities. As part of this course, personnel will also receive specific instructions and guidelines for customer service and how to use language line services.
Leadership the 6th Sense MSS (Course Number: 815W) **Online**
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
This course has been designed to embrace leadership thinking from an intuitive and compassionate perspective. Offering the invitation for one to bring authenticity, empathy, and strategic thinking to the leadership table, participants will engage in a meaningful dialogue around what it takes to truly demonstrate impactful leadership.
PS Commitment Accounting (Course Number: 165) **Online**
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
This course will guide users on the HR Manage Commitment Accounting business process, enabling employees to budget for payroll expenses and track actual payroll costs. Agency Fiscal Officers will be able to use the Manage Commitment Accounting business process to define the fiscal year:
Budgets, calculate earnings, fringe encumbrances, pre-encumbrances, post encumbrances to your general ledger, and post actual earnings and fringe amounts to your general ledger.
PS Job Code Creation Indepen. (Course Number: 164) **In-Person**
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
This course will guide users on how to create new Job Codes, update existing Job Codes within the PeopleSoft system and apply information from the Position Descriptions to the system. Enrollees must serve in the role as the Classifier at their agency. Attendance of this training and successful testing of the knowledge will provide role access to complete these functions. Users should leave this training with a full understanding of the attributes, processes and tools required to create and update Job Codes.
Peer Coaching ESS (Course Number: 0178W) **In-Person**
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Understand and apply the Peer Coaching model to harness the collective wisdom and experience of peers.
Develop skills in deep listening, asking powerful questions, observing attentively, being present, mirroring, and engaging in coaching conversations.
Retirement 101 (Course Number: 110) **In-Person**
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Introducing our comprehensive Ready for Retirement series, tailored specifically for District employees considering retirement from either the 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan or the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) plan. Participants will receive expert guidance on navigating the retirement journey unique to each plan, covering essential topics from understanding retirement eligibility criteria to managing the continuation of benefits in retirement. The series also includes valuable insights into Social Security, Medicare, CSRS annuity details, and the retirement application process, equipping employees with the knowledge to make informed decisions for a smooth transition.
Monday, September 15
Communicate Strategically MSS (Course Number: 415W6) **In-Person**
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
If you're intrigued by the idea that "the most important thing in communication is hearing what is not said," this class is for you. Emotional awareness is essential for effectively conveying your thoughts and feelings. This course will focus on Communication Competency, helping participants understand the goals of communication, its basic components, and the core values and factors that influence it. Additionally, we will explore the impact of Emotional Intelligence (EI) on our interactions, enabling us to tap into our EI and consider our impact—not just our intent—in professional, social, and personal engagements
Tuesday, September 16
Budgeting for Agency Operations (Course Number: AS930) **Online**
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Budgeting for agency operations gives one an overview of the financial operations carried out by the fiscal staff in conjunction with the program staff. This gives you an introduction about the OCFO and its strategic plan.
MBTI Myers-Briggs (Course Number: 403W) **In-Person**
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Gain insight into the concept of "personality type" and its implications.
Discover your unique strengths and areas for development through interactive exercises. Explore how personality impacts your work style and organizational culture. Understand interpersonal dynamics in different environments for improved communication and collaboration.
Wednesday, September 17
Progressive Discipline MSS (Course Number: 0916W) **In-Person**
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Open to MSS Employees, this course will focus on operationalizing progressive discipline practices for virtual teams/remote employees. This course provides managers and supervisors with tools for solving performance and conduct issues through progressive discipline. The participants will learn the benefits of discipline. The participants will learn the benefits of disciplinary and no disciplinary actions; the differences between corrective action and adverse action; and the procedural steps outlined in chapter 16 of the District Personnel Manual (DPM) for administering corrective and disciplinary actions, from verbal counseling to summary removals. will feature core content found within the Progressive Discipline course while also incorporating strategies for ensuring compliance within this area.
Thursday, September 18
MS Office 365 Excel Part 2 (Course Number: 365E2) **In-Person**
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
This course builds upon the foundational knowledge presented in the Microsoft® Excel® for Office 365™ (Desktop or Online): Part 1 course and will help start you down the road to creating advanced workbooks and worksheets that can help deepen your understanding of organizational intelligence. The ability to analyze massive amounts of data, extract actionable information from it, and present that information to decision makers is at the foundation of a successful organization that is able to compete at a high level.
Tuesday, September 23
PFML Processing (Course Number: PMLA) **In-Person**
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
In this training, FMLA Coordinators will receive the knowledge and resources necessary to correctly process FMLA/PFML applications. In addition to covering some special scenarios, this course will demonstrate how to process applications using PeopleSoft, run queries, review documentation, and comprehend the prerequisites for processing all FMLA/PFML applications correctly.
PS eRecruit (Course Number: 162) **In-Person**
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
This course will guide users on how to create competitive and noncompetitive job postings in PeopleSoft, learn how to route candidates for employment consideration, navigate through the HR Approval process and much more. Enrollees must currently have a PeopleSoft role as an HR Advisor, Assistant HR Advisor or HR Administrator to participate in this course. Users will be provided with tools to navigate the eRecruit system and successfully execute the functions and tasks to be completed in eRecruit.
Peer Coaching MSS (Course Number: 124W) **Online**
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Peer Coaching sessions are based on the Case Clinic approach of Theory U.
It answers the following questions: What happens when we’re challenged to simply listen, to take in another person’s story without any agenda of our own other than being present?
Performance Management for MSS (Course Number 913W) **In-Person**
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Designed for MSS employees and Leads, this course will provide an overview of performance management best practices for supporting teams. The session will feature key content on the performance management planning process, mid-year and annual reviews, and strategic goal planning for developmental purposes.
Wednesday, September 24
PS Develop/Entering Questions (Course Number: 163) **Online**
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
This course will guide users on how to create quality question sets and will provide assistance on the appropriate way to upload the questions sets and apply the scoring for job postings. Enrollees must currently have a PeopleSoft role as an HR Advisor, Assistant HR Advisor or HR Administrator to participate in this course. Users will be provided with tips and tricks to searching within PeopleSoft for existing question sets and will be provided insight and suggestions in developing questions that will attract qualified candidates for job postings
Peer Coaching ESS (Course Number: 0178W) **Online**
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Understand and apply the Peer Coaching model to harness the collective wisdom and experience of peers.
Develop skills in deep listening, asking powerful questions, observing attentively, being present, mirroring, and engaging in coaching conversations.
Thursday, September 25
MS Office 365 Excel Part 3 (Course Number: 365E3) **In-Person**
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
This course builds on the foundational and intermediate knowledge presented in the Microsoft® Excel® for Office 365™ (Desktop or Online): Part 1 and Microsoft® Excel® for Office 365™ (Desktop or Online): Part 2 courses to help you get the most of your Excel experience. The ability to collaborate with colleagues, automate complex or repetitive tasks, and use conditional logic to construct and apply elaborate formulas and functions will put the full power of Excel right at your fingertips. The more you learn about how to get Excel to do the hard work for you, the more you’ll be able to focus on getting the answers you need from the vast amounts of data your organization generates.
PS Reports/Query (Course Number: 166) **Online**
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
This course will guide users’ tips and tricks on how to run and schedule reports in PeopleSoft. Users will receive the commonly used reports and queries for WGI’s, Leave, Time Reporting, FMLA, PFL, and more. Enrollees must currently be in an HR professional position/role.
Tuesday, September 30
MS Office 365 Excel Part 1 (Course Number: 365E1) **In-Person**
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Excel can help you organize, calculate, analyze, revise, update, and present your data in ways that will help the decision makers in your organization steer you in the right direction. It will also make these tasks much easier for you to accomplish, and in much less time, than if you used traditional pen-and-paper methods or non-specialized software. This course aims to provide you with a foundation for Excel knowledge and skills, which you can build upon to eventually become an expert in data manipulation