A selection of employee development and training opportunities, offered through a varied delivery process is available to you. Check out the resources listed below or give us a call if we can assist you in any way toward your own development and training.
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TrainTraq
TrainTraq is an online training assignment and record management system through which employees can access required online training and other professional development workshops/events. Access to TrainTraq is through the Single Sign On portal.
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A Supervisory Primer for Managing Anger in the Workplace
Employee anger can be as mild as unspoken resentment and as violent as verbal or physical abuse, and dealing with this anger is a challenge for supervisors. This three-hour workshop focuses on recognizing signs of anger and helping supervisors identify anger that is beyond a normal stage. Strategies for communicating with angry employees and using management techniques are included.
Course Delivery: To request additional information or schedule a workshop, contact Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources at 979-458-3279.
Administrative Leadership Development Program
The Administrative Leadership Development Program (ALDP) delves into leadership foundation and organizational strategies such as values, vision, mission, and strategic planning, as well as effective decision-making processes, organizational communication, and executive presentation skills. The program is supplemented by a series of workshops on specific issues facing AgriLife.For 18 months, ALDP participants attend workshops, participate in small group discussions, and complete assigned readings from current, top-selling authors. This program has limited seating and is available by nomination only. Selections for this program are held biannually.
Course Delivery: Check with Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources for additional program details and nomination forms.
Advanced Leadership Program
Targeted at developing advanced leaders from across AgriLife who want to enhance their leadership and personal development skills, this 18-month cohort program is designed to address the following participant outcomes:
- Develop leadership, personal, and professional skills through awareness, interaction, and mastery of core competencies.
- Gain knowledge and skills to foster advocacy and support for each entity of AgriLife.
- Implement personal development plans that will enrich each participant by adding value to the individual and their respective agency.
Aimed at those who are interested in developing as a leader in a variety of roles, the program is intended to cultivate AgriLife leaders with a national and state outlook. Focusing on the development of leadership skills, greater understanding of the Texas A&M System, and the land-grant mission, participants will interact with administrators, leadership professionals, and their peers to gain experiences and tools to enhance their effectiveness as leaders.
View the Web site: http://agrilife.org/leaders
Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace
Of the 19.8 million adults with substance abuse and/or chemical dependency problems, 77.1 percent are employed. This three-hour class reviews signs and symptoms of substance use/abuse and ways to help supervisors and employees if substance use becomes a problem in the workplace.
Course Delivery: To request additional information or schedule a workshop, contact Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources at 979-458-3279.
Assertiveness Training
Assertiveness is one of the most powerful skills in professional communication. A practical application course, this three-hour workshop looks at the differences between assertive, passive, or aggressive types of communication and lets you try them out.
Course Delivery: To request additional information or schedule a workshop, contact Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources at 979-458-3279.
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Basic Purchasing Inquiry
This face-to-face optional training teaches a basic inquiry of purchasing and accounts payable screens. Prerequisites are: FAMIS 101: Introduction to FAMIS or Canopy 101: Introduction to Canopy, and FAMIS 103: Purchasing Overview.
Course Delivery: Delivered by Fiscal, Travel, and Payroll personnel, this workshop is available face-to-face.
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Canopy 101: Introduction to Canopy4
This online training, available through TrainTraq, is a required overview designed to help you learn the basics of Canopy. Users will need approved access to FAMIS/Canopy.
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Communicating with Employees in Crisis
This three-hour workshop highlights common employee crises, identifies resources for supervisors needing assistance, and teaches communication strategies helpful when speaking with employees who are experiencing a crisis. The QPR Suicide Intervention component is included. A fee of $1.10 per participant covers workshop materials.
Course Delivery: To request additional information or schedule a workshop, contact Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources at 979-458-3279.
Conflict Management Skills for Supervisors
This three-hour workshop includes the Thomas-Kilman Conflict Mode Instrument to identify personal conflict style and reviews how this style influences conflict resolution. In addition, the workshop reviews the impact of unresolved conflict in the workplace and strategies supervisors can use to intervene with employee conflict. A fee of $15 per participant covers workshop materials.
Course Delivery: To request additional information or schedule a workshop, contact Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources at 979-458-3279.
Creando un Lugar de Trabajo Libre de Disciminación3
Este curso tiene tres metas institucionales principales. La primera meta es describir la filosofía y políticas del Sistema A&M en relación a la discriminación en el lugar de trabajo. La segunda meta fue proveer un breve repaso de las leyes federales y estatales con relación a la discriminación y al acoso sexual en el lugar de trabajo. La tercer meta era informarle acerca de los procedimientos a seguir si usted tiene una queja o una inquietud acerca de una posible discriminación en el lugar de trabajo. TAMUS Required Course.
Course Delivery: Self-directed and available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Creating a Discrimination-Free Workplace3
This course provides an overview of A&M System policy on discrimination, including prevention of sexual harassment. Spanish version is also available. Employees repeat this program in a two-year cycle. TAMUS Required Course.
Course Delivery: Self-directed and available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
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Departmental Budget Request (DBR)4
This online training, available through TrainTraq, defines when and how to create, revise, and route the DBR document. Users will need approved access to FAMIS/Canopy.
Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Disbursement of Funds5
Available online through TrainTraq, this course provides an overview of A&M System purchasing guidelines, purchase vouchers, and travel vouchers.
Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Disbursements Training4
Upon successful completion of this online course, available through TrainTraq, you will have an understanding of the general policies and procedures associated with the disbursement of funds. This course is required for all FAMIS document creators/signers and purchasing card Pathway Net reallocators. Training is also recommended for any user involved in the purchasing process.Course Delivery:
Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
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Effective Hiring Practices2
This workshop teaches A&M System hiring supervisors how to conduct interviews effectively and fairly.Course Target:This course focuses on varying aspects of supervisor training.
Course Delivery: Self-directed and available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Efficiency and Procrastination
Do you ignore certain tasks or put off starting assignments? If so, this three-hour session is for you. The session takes a guilt-free look at procrastination and ways to increase your efficiency at work. Learn to recognize the signs of procrastination, common reasons why its’s done, and what to do about it.
Course Delivery: To request additional information or schedule a workshop, contact Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources at 979-458-3279.
Emerging Leaders Conference
Are you a supervisor with three or fewer years of experience who is interested in pursuing supervisory skills? This conference can help you develop new skills and competencies to accelerate your effectiveness as a leader. This two-day conference features nationally recognized speakers, workshops, and activities related to supervisory competencies, responsibilities, and roles.
Course Delivery: Additional information, including scheduled delivery dates, is available through Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources.
Employee and Organizational Development, Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University’s Employee and Organizational Development (EOD) offers computer software applications and professional development workshops to Texas A&M System employees. Courses are offered in the General Services Complex on Agronomy Road in College Station.
More Information: View the schedules and workshop descriptions at http://eodinfo.tamu.edu/
EPA Canopy Training
This training for new unit/department business staff responsible for initiating payroll actions is provided, face-to-face, for users of the EPA (Electronic Payroll Action) module. A prior knowledge of FAMIS is a prerequisite.
Course Delivery: Delivered by Fiscal, Travel, and Payroll personnel, this workshop is available face-to-face.
Estándar de Protección del Trabajado4
Esta capacitación cubre la notificación de aplicación de pesticidas, uso de equipo de protección personal, intervalos de entrada restingida después de la aplicación de pesticidas, suministros de descontaminación e información de emergencia.
Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Ethics3
This course provides an overview of A&M System ethics policy for employees. Spanish version is also available. Employees repeat this program in a two-year cycle. TAMUS Required Course.
Course Delivery: Self-directed and available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Extension Foundations
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Cooperative Extension Program at Prairie View A&M University co-host this face-to-face onboarding experience for new County Extension Agents, Extension Specialists, and Support Staff. This interactive training helps new hires understand the structure and mission of Texas Extension, build important competencies, network with colleagues, and learn more about their Extension areas.
Course Delivery: Additional information about this program can be obtained from Extension’s Organizational Development unit and online under professional development at http://od.tamu.edu. Registration can be completed through Conference Services.
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FAMIS 101: Introduction to FAMIS
This online training, available through TrainTraq, is required for all FAMIS users. Topics covered are FAMIS security, logging on/off, and navigating FAMIS screens. Users will need approved access to FAMIS/Canopy.
Course Delivery: Available Online
FAMIS 102: Purchasing Overview
This online course is required for all users with update access to FAMIS Purchasing and is recommended for any user involved in the purchasing process. The basic concepts of the online FAMIS purchasing module are covered.
Course Delivery: Available Online
FEMA IS-100.a–Introduction to Incident6
This FEMA Emergency Management Institute course is for anyone involved in emergency planning, response, or recovery, introduces principles of the Incident Command System (ICS).
Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
FEMA IS-200.a–ISA for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents6
This FEMA course enables personnel to operate efficiently within the Incident Command System (ICS) during an incident or event. It focuses on managing single resources.Course Delivery:
Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
FEMA IS-700–Introduction to National Incident Management System (NIMS)6
This FEMA Emergency Management Institute course is for anyone in emergency management.
Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
FEMA IS-800.b–National Response Framework Introduction6
This FEMA Emergency Management Institute course for anyone in emergency management provides an introduction to the National Response Framework.
Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)6
Available online through TrainTraq, this course explores issues regarding FERPA for faculty and staff who handle student records and information.
Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Fraud Prevention in the A&M System
This face-to-face program reviews fraud in the workplace, what it looks like, how it happens, and why. The course includes a discussion of the “red flag” fraud warning signs and the situations within the organization that allow fraud to occur and/or continue undetected. Examples of actual situations that have occurred in the A&M System also are discussed.
Course Delivery: Available face-to-face.
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Hazard Communication1
Overview of labeling systems, reference materials, physical hazards, toxicology, and personal protective equipment as presented in this workshop, which is required for all employees—such as laboratory personnel—who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace.Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
HIPAA–Benefits Processors and HRC Users6
This online course available through TrainTraq, addresses how benefits processors and other HRConnect users must comply with HIPAA guidelines concerning the privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) for A&M System employees.
Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
HUB Purchasing Requirements5
Available online through TrainTraq, this course defines what a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) is, describes why purchasing from HUBs is important, and provides guidelines for purchasing from HUBs. This course is designed for personnel responsible for making or approving purchases, including administrative assistants/bookkeepers, account managers, department heads, and procurement card holders.
Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
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Information Security Awareness3
This course covers safe computing practices and related policies and laws, and ways to recognize and respond to security concerns. Employees repeat this program in a two-year cycle. TAMUS Required Course.
Course Delivery: Self-directed and available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
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John Deere Gator HP Series Safety4
This training consists of information for safely operating a John Deere Gator.
Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
John Deere Twenty Series Tractor Safety4
This training consists of the safety and operation of smaller (20-30 hp) tractors, and provides good safety information for any model tractor, not just John Deere.
Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
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Laserfiche
General user training for the Laserfiche Electronic Document Management System is available at: http://agdocsinfo.tamu.edu/training.htm. This training is divided into short segments on these topics: Laserfiche Introduction Training, Working With Laserfiche Documents, Laserfiche–Getting Things In, Laserfiche Records Management, and Using Laserfiche Search. The site, http://agdocsinfo.tamu.edu, connects to information, training, and resources for the Laserfiche Document Management System for Texas A&M AgriLife.
Course Delivery: Available online: http://agdocsinfo.tamu.edu
Laserfiche Unit Administrator Training
This training is designed for employees who are responsible for records management in their unit, and who will setup the electronic file system for the unit’s records. The training consists of an eight-hour session divided into two parts. Part one is hands-on training in use of the system, including logging-in, navigating the system, searching, inputting documents, exporting documents, and managing folders and documents. Part two consists fo administrator and records management training such as assigning rights to folders and documents, feature rights, and privileges; creating records series and folders; freezing records; setting cutoff events; cutting-off records; and doing disposition. This hands-on training is required for an employee to be a unit administrator and my be repeated if space in the class is available.
Course Delivery: For more information or to inquire about the next delivery date, call 979-862-4485.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is an online training library available to all AgriLife employees. LinkedIn Learning offers courses across a wide array of topics including leadership and professional skills.
Course Delivery: Self-directed and available online through LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eQ-rbad.
Limited and Exempts
This face-to-face program offers training to create limited and exempt purchase documents. Prerequisites are: FAMIS 101: Introduction to FAMIS, FAMIS 102: Purchasing Overview, Disbursements Training, and Requisitions (if authorized for this access).
Course Delivery: Delivered by Fiscal, Travel, and Payroll personnel, this workshop is available face-to-face.
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Management Overview for New Supervisors2
This program provides a brief overview of management within the A&M System, including what management means, what to expect when you become a manager, and what resources to use to manage more effectively.Course Target: This course focuses on varying aspects of supervisor training.
Course Delivery: Self-directed and available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Managing Difficult Behavior
Managing employees’ performance can be the most challenging with difficult employees. This three-hour workshop focuses on supervisory issues and examines some of the more common difficult employee behaviors such as tardiness, lack of dependability, on-going conflict, poor emotional management, complaints, and blame, and offers strategies to help reshape behavior.
Course Delivery: To request additional information or schedule a workshop, contact Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources at 979-458-3279.
Managing Employee Performance2
This class covers year-round performance management and how to prepare for and conduct annual performance appraisals.Course Target: This course focuses on varying aspects of supervisor training.
Course Delivery: Self-directed and available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Managing Personal Anger in the Workplace
The ability to successfully manage anger in the workplace is essential to professional and personal success. This three-hour workshop identifies anger warning signs and methods to manage your anger and diffuse anger in others, whether the source of the anger is within yourself or from a co-worker, employee, or family member.
Course Delivery: To request additional information or schedule a workshop, contact Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources at 979-458-3279.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) is a widely used organizational development tool that helps increase understanding of yourself, your motivations, strengths, and potential areas for growth. It also helps you better understand and appreciate those who differ from you. The MBTI® instrument is self-affirming and enhances cooperation and productivity. Workshop participants log into the online assessment center and answer the questionnaire. Results are delivered to workshop participants by a qualified MBTI® facilitator.
Course Delivery: For more information on how to register for MBTI, contact Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources.
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New Faculty Orientation
Texas A&M AgriLife hosts this orientation for new Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Professors, including Research Professors and Extension Specialists. The program provides recent appointments/hires with the opportunity to interact with more experienced faculty and administrators, and information that will assist with their integration into Texas A&M AgriLife.
Course Delivery: Additional information on this program is available from Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources.
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Open Records Training6
This required online training is available through TrainTraq, for employees who serve as a governmental body’s designated public information officer/coordinator. Open records training is required by Texas Government Code section 552.012 and System Regulation 61.01.02 for employees who serve as designated public information officers/coordinators for A&M System members.
Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Orientación al Sistema Texas A&M3
La meta de este curso es para familiarzarlo con la estructura y las autoridades del Sistema A&M y proporcionar una vista general de las normas y reglamentos del mismo. TAMUS Required Course.
Course Delivery: Self-directed and available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Orientation to the A&M System3
This course provides a brief introduction to A&M System structure and governance, and an overview of System policies and regulations. All new System employees are required to complete this training. TAMUS Required Course.
Course Delivery: Self-directed and available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
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Para Reportar Fraude, Despilfarro y Abuso3
Las metas de este curso son para identificar acciónes de fraude, despilfarro o abuso y a la vez informarle sobre cuales son los contactos apropiados para reportar fraude, despilfarro o abuso. TAMUS Required Course.
Course Delivery: Self-directed and available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard5
Available online through TrainTraq, this program reviews the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard and how the A&M System meets each requirement of the standard.
Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Payment Card Training4
This online training, available through TrainTraq, provides the information necessary to use the purchasing card within the Payment Card Program Guidelines. This training must be completed prior to applying for the purchasing card, and is required to be completed every 2 years.
Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Payroll: General Understanding and Completing Forms
This training is provided face-to-face for new employees of a unit/department who will be responsible for processing and submitting payroll documents.
Course Delivery: Delivered by Fiscal, Travel, and Payroll personnel, this workshop is available face-to-face.
Personal Change Management Strategies
This three-hour workshop helps individual employees develop their own personal change management strategies.
Course Delivery: To request additional information or schedule a workshop, contact Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources at 979-458-3279.
Position Descriptions2
This course is an overview of position descriptions (PD), including what a position description is, how PDs are used, the PD review process, and how to complete a PD form.
Course Target: This course focuses on varying aspects of supervisor training.
Course Delivery: Self-directed and available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Positive Management of Performance Problems2
This workshop covers how to address employee performance problems and how to administer discipline when needed.Course Target: This course focuses on varying aspects of supervisor training.
Course Delivery: Self-directed and available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Preliminary Fixed Assets
This face-to-face program offers training to access and input inventory information for purchases that must be placed on inventory. Prerequisites are:
FAMIS 101: Introduction to FAMIS, Canopy 101: Introduction to Canopy, FAMIS 102: Purchasing Overview, Limited and Exempts, Disbursements Training,
and Requisitions (if authorized for this access).
Course Delivery: Delivered by Fiscal, Travel, and Payroll personnel, this workshop is available face-to-face.
Preventing Bloodborne Disease4
This training gives a basic understanding of bloodborne pathogens, common modes of transmission, and methods of preventing exposure.
Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Prevention of Workplace Violence
This three-hour workshop reviews types of workplace violence, warning signs of problem employees, processes of prevention, intervention, crisis response, and ways to diffuse potentially violent situations.
Course Delivery: To request additional information or schedule a workshop, contact Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources at 979-458-3279.
Problem Solving for Supervisors2
This scenario-based course allows learners to play the role of a new manager encountering some typical supervisory challenges.
Course Target: This course focuses on varying aspects of supervisor training.
Course Delivery: Self-directed and available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Purchase and Payroll Approver/Signer
This course, available face-to-face, offers the basics on navigation through FAMIS and Canopy to review and/or sign off on purchase and payroll documents. Prerequisite for this program is: FAMIS 101: Introduction to FAMIS, Canopy 101: Introduction to Canopy, or Disbursements Training.
Course Delivery: Delivered by Fiscal, Travel, and Payroll personnel, this workshop is available face-to-face.
Purchasing
This face-to-face workshop focuses on cooperative buying—a group purchasing contracts overview—E&I, TCPN, H-GAC, and US Communities. Topics include what they are, how to locate and use the contracts, and where to go now that TBPC does not handle purchasing, such as state contracts and TXMAS contracts.
Course Delivery: Delivered by Fiscal, Travel, and Payroll personnel, this workshop is available face-to-face.
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QPR–Question Persuade Refer for Suicide Prevention
Each year about 775,000 family members and countless concerned friends are affected by the suicide attempt or death of loved ones. You can make a difference and possibly save a life by learning more about QPR in this 1.5 hour workshop. A fee of $1.10 per participant covers workshop materials.
Course Delivery: To request additional information or schedule a workshop, contact Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources at 979-458-3279.
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Receiving
This face-to-face class offers training to receive purchasing document shipments. Prerequisites are: FAMIS 101: Introduction to FAMIS, Canopy 101: Introduction to Canopy, and FAMIS 102: Purchasing Overview, Disbursement Training, Limited and Exempts, and Requisitions (if authorized for this access).
Course Delivery: Delivered by Fiscal, Travel, and Payroll personnel, this workshop is available face-to-face.
Repaso de la Política de Ética del Sistema A&M3
La meta de este curso es proveer un repaso de las políticas de ética del Sistema A&M para los empleados del Sistema A&M. TAMUS Required Course.
Course Delivery: Self-directed and available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Reporting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse3
This course provides training on identifying and reporting fraud, waste, and abuse, and is required for all employees as part of the A&M System’s fraud prevention program and Executive Order RP36. Employees repeat this program in a four-year cycle.TAMUS Required CourseCourse Delivery: Self-directed and available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Requisitions
This face-to-face workshop offers training on creating requisitions. Prerequisites are: FAMIS 101: Introduction to FAMIS, Canopy 101: Introduction to Canopy, and FAMIS 102: Purchasing Overview, and Disbursement Training.
Course Delivery: Delivered by Fiscal, Travel, and Payroll personnel, this workshop is available face-to-face.
Retention of State Records6
This online course, available through TrainTraq, covers legal and A&M System requirements for records retention, including state law and System Regulation 61.99.01.
Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Riding Lawn Equipment Safely4
This John Deere video shows how to use general lawn equipment safely.Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
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Safety and Operation of Z-Trak Mowers4
This John Deere training video shows the safety and operation of Z-Trak Mowers.
Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
Self-Directed Learning
Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources has a library of resource materials available for self-directed learning. Resources can be reserved at any time and borrowed for up to two weeks. Topics include: coaching, performance evaluations, employee retention, stress management, effective communication, anger management, and change management.
Course Delivery: Contact Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources.
Sexual Harassment: What Supervisors Need to Know2
This program covers recognizing sexual harassment and handling sexual harassment issues in the workplace.Course Target: This course focuses on varying aspects of supervisor training.
Course Delivery: Self-directed and available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
StrengthsQuest™
We all naturally think, feel, and behave as unique individuals. The StregthsQuest™ development program gives people the opportunity to identify and develop their strengths by building on their greatest natural talents. Workshop participants log onto the StrengthsQuest™ Web site to complete the Clifton Strengths Finder® assessment, which is grounded in Positive Psychology and is used by students, staff, faculty, and administrators. The Clifton Strengths Finder® is based on 30 years of Gallup research into the relationships between talent, performance, and success. After completing the online assessment, a personalized report for each individual is generated, then discussed further with a Certified Strengths Advocate. Not only will participants gain more awareness and understanding of their own natural talents, but they will also learn how to integrate and apply their talents in the workplace to improve performance and relationships by valuing others’ unique strengths. Participants will have access to a set of Web-based activities, including a personal online journal, resources, and more after completing the assessment.
Course Delivery: For more information on how to register to take the Clifton Strengths Finder®, contact Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources.
Stress Management
This three-hour workshop discusses the individual and unique causes and effects of stress, and ways to deal with it. Activities help participants focus on strategies to reduce and cope with stress, individually as well as in the workplace.
Course Delivery: To request additional information or schedule a workshop, contact Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources at 979-458-3279.
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Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument
Help your clients see through conflict to resolution. The newly revised Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI©) is an easy-to-use, self-scoring, fast instrument for conflict resolution. Participants select responses from 30 statement pairs to determine which conflict-handling style—Competing, Collaborating, Compromising, Avoiding, or Accommodating—is their preferred mode. Interpretation and feedback materials teach the most appropriate uses for each mode and encourage participants to increase their comfort level with their less-used modes. Used by individuals, groups, or in a structured workshop, the TKI© is a practical approach to conflict resolution. Results are delivered to workshop participants by a qualified TKI© facilitator.
Course Delivery: For more information on how to register for TKI©, contact Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources.
Time-Off Issues for Employees
Available online through TrainTraq, this course provides an overview of leave and comp time policies for A&M System employees.
Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.eduLog into Single Sign On. Select TrainTraq. Choose Search. Type the course name. Under Course Type, select “Online.” Click on “Search.”
Time-Off Issues for Supervisors2
This in-depth course about leave and compensatory time policies is for supervisors and leave coordinators.Course Target: This course focuses on varying aspects of supervisor training.
Course Delivery: Self-directed and available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
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Workshops on Request
Customized workshop development and delivery also is available by distance or face-to-face. Contact us to discuss your employee development and learning needs.
WPS for Agricultural Pesticides4
This training covers notification of pesticide applications, use of PPE, restricted entry intervals after pesticide application, decontamination supplies, and emergency information.Course Delivery: Available online through TrainTraq: https://sso.tamus.edu
1Log into Single Sign On. Select TrainTraq. Choose Search. Under Course Tag, select “Health & Safety.” Under Course Type, select “Online.” Click on “Search.”
2Log into Single Sign On. Select TrainTraq. Choose Search. Under Course Tag, select “Leadership/Management/Supervision.” Under Course Type, select “Online.” Click on Search.
3Log into Single Sign On. Select TrainTraq. Choose Search. Under Course Tag, select “System-Required (All Employees).” Under Course Type, select “Online.” Click on “Search.”
4Log into Single Sign On. Select TrainTraq. Choose Search. Type the course name. Select your workstation. Click on “Search.”
5Log into Single Sign On. Select TrainTraq. Choose Search. Type the course name. Under Course Type, select “Online.” Click on “Search.”6Log into Single Sign On. Select TrainTraq. Choose Search. Type the course name. Click on “Search.”