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The Human Resources Training and Development department offers many
Professional - Organizational Development and Information
Technology classes and workshops to help you learn new skills, improve your productivity and decrease your
frustration. Classes are offered multiple delivery methods, from instructor-led
training (ILT) to web delivered training (e-Learning)
to a mix of both (blended learning). Classes and workshops are
scheduled quarterly and additionally scheduled based on
requested
courses. Available courses and scheduled classes are listed at the WWU
Training website.
Who is eligible to take workshops through
Human Resources Training and Development
Whether you are
full time, part time, project, or temporary, the classes offered are open to ALL
Western Washington University employees. Great professional development opportunities are available as well as information technology training. Many
classes are free, while others can be paid by budget transfer from your
department (use the
Training & Development Registration Request form) or personal payment (use
the
HR Training Class - Personal Payment form).
Employees of organizations under interagency agreement are welcome to
register for classes through Human Resources Training and Development on
a space available basis. Examples of interagency agreements include state
agencies, county, city and port. For more information regarding interagency
training status, contact Training and
Development at
(360) 650-4998. Class
Registration form non-WWU personnel.
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Instructor-Led classes are offered in three different formats:
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Standard Classes: All ILT classes are hands-on, active
learning in the Training and Development Computer Lab Administrative Center
B (405 32nd St), room 341). Each
participant completes tasks while following the instructor and courseware examples.
Additional exercises in each section, with instructor assistance, further strengthen the
learning process. Professional/Organizational Development workshops
are normally conducted in room 342 of 405 32nd Street.
Minimum class size: 5
Maximum class size: 18 for ILT; varies for
Professional Development
Class Duration: Most ILT classes are 7 to 9 hours in length and are
conducted in 3.5 - 4.5 hour blocks over a
period of 2 days. Professional Development workshops vary in duration
from 2 to 4 hours, occasionally longer.
Registration/Cancellation Deadline:
- 2 calendar weeks for
fee
classes and
- 1 calendar week for non-fee classes prior to class
unless otherwise specified
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Custom Classes: Similar to the Standard Classes, they also
can be customized to combine content from several classes. You can specify class dates,
times, emphasis and pacing. These classes can be conducted at the Administrative Center B (405 32nd St), room 341
(computer lab) or room 342 (training room) or at your specified location.
Maximum class size: 18 in the Training and
Development Lab
- Consulting/Individual Instruction: One-on-one consultation. Work on
specific projects or problem areas in your own office. Available by
appointment.
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