Training Resources at UC San Diego
Training is the action of teaching a particular knowledge, skill, or ability and is a core component to the success of a cutting-edge research university. Elements of training come in many different styles and formats, and can be found throughout UC San Diego's information platforms.
Brought to you by Academic Affairs Transformative Business Services program and in solidarity with the Collective Impact initiative, we strive to connect our community with assets that support each person's unique identity and learning style.
The Role-Based Training Center
Brings vast amounts of resources together in order to make it easier to determine what you should learn, how to achieve it, and enable you to do your best work.
Training Catalog
The catalog consolidates the access to over 60,000+ training materials from UC Learning Center, UC Path, Blink, Services & Support Center, and other resources into one place that lets you search dynamically in order to quickly find the information that you need.
Learning Roadmaps
Here you can see the completion status of your required trainings, review the list of recommended training based on your current role, or even search the roadmaps for other roles across Academic Affairs.
Training Calendar
Prefer to learn in-person or can't find the answer to your question? The training calendar displays all of the available instructor-lead training sessions, office hours, and community of practice opportunities.
Go Deeper
Professional Development
Program tracks includes a curated set of resources for exploration, skill development, and advanced continued learning. Tracks include Change Management, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Inclusion and Belonging, Instructional Design, and Project Management.
Managerial & Leadership Development
Recognizing that the learning and training needs of a supervisor adjust and shift over time, Campus Human Resources offers an approach to managerial and supervisory development that is organized by “Subway Stops.” Each Subway Stop includes specific resource options according to the different stages of managerial development and reflects the diverse range of skills for each stage.
Organizational Development
UC San Diego offers support for organizational development with specialized toolkits that help our community align strategy, structure, and people. The team services toolkits help campus leaders identify internal needs and apply strategies with different resources such as activities, courses, and assessments. Review this page regularly to learn about new self-guided toolkits. In addition, you can request a 1:1 consultation with a member of the Staff Learning and Development team to further process resources for your team.
Engaged Teaching Hub
The Commons is a university-wide resource that supports and facilitates excellence in teaching and learning through integration, connection, and ongoing assessment of initiatives leading to an engaged and inclusive educational environment. Toward this mission, the Engaged Teaching Hub promotes faculty and student success through programs and resources that support faculty and graduate students in their teaching roles. Our goal is to inspire and advance teaching excellence through evidence-based, learner-centered, and equitable teaching practices.
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Career Connection
Career Connection is a free, comprehensive career development program that provides information and tools to assist you in achieving greater job satisfaction, current job enhancement and lateral or upward career mobility.
- Career Development Workshops
- Staff Mentorship Program
- SkillScan Online: Drive and Express versions
- Internship Initiative
- Informational Interview
- Quick Career Consultations & Resume Assistance
- Mock Interviews
- Career and Professional Development Drop-In Chats
Individual Development Plans
The Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a structured tool to use to take action towards achieving your professional and career goals. The IDP is one piece of your overall professional or career goals, identifying activities you can engage in to develop your knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies.
My UC Career
A systemwide online self-directed portal that helps UC San Diego employees connect to resources for career management across all UC locations.
Triton Connection
Triton Connection is a student internship program on campus that encourages undergraduates to participate in project-based internships in a wide range of UC San Diego departments. Managed by Equal Opportunity Services, the internship program is designed to provide our students with professional work experiences and lasting connections that may spark their interest in pursuing a career at UC San Diego. The program strives for inclusive excellence, helping to build a pipeline of capable employees who have graduated from the university.