Upcoming Training Opportunities

Training News: *RPM Position Manager and Student Employment classes are available through DEFINE Education. See our website for details! *QUEST University Wellness shows you how to use “Supermarket Sensibility” this month. Learn the concepts of how to plan a healthy and budget-friendly menu on a weekly basis. Class date: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Please call 817-272-3277 for location.

Register online today at oabs.uta.edu/hr/classes
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The following classes will be offered between 03/01/05 and 03/31/05

PD-CONM200 - Conflict Management
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room Please check for room number at information desk
Dates:  Wednesday, Mar 2, 2005 - Wednesday, Mar 2, 2005
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Shannon Purtell, EAP
A basic introduction to managing conflict and improving skills to reduce conflict for win-win results, as presented by a licensed counselor from our EAP program. Learn how to diffuse conflict in the workplace and in our personal life. The skills learned in this session will empower you to handle crisis situations in a more effective manner.

ET-WORD2 - Word-Level 2
Location:  University Hall, Room 04
Dates:  Wednesday, Mar 2, 2005 - Wednesday, Mar 2, 2005
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Keith Wingo
Word Level II is a continuation of Word Level 1. More in-depth topics include: creating and modifying tables, columns, hyperlinks, comments, and lists; exploring using and modifying charts, clip art and word art; and learning about toolbar modifications and menu customization.

PD-NEO-003 - New Employee Orientation -
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room Please check for room number at information desk
Dates:  Wednesday, Mar 9, 2005 - Wednesday, Mar 9, 2005
Times:  8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Crystal Anderson
New Employee Orientation is the primary foundation of the University's Staff Development program. It is a requirement for all new, benefits eligible, employees.

JS-15PVTR - Fifteen Passenger Van Training
Location:  Environmental Health & Safety Building, 500 Summit Avenue, Room Training Room
Dates:  Wednesday, Mar 9, 2005 - Wednesday, Mar 9, 2005
Times:  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Bonnie Martin
A requirement for all UTA employees who drive 15 Passenger Vans either owned by UTA or leased from an outside company.

ET-WORDMM - Word-Mail Merge
Location:  University Hall, Room 04
Dates:  Wednesday, Mar 9, 2005 - Wednesday, Mar 9, 2005
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Keith Wingo
Participants will learn how to generate a mail merge. They will also learn how to merge data that resides in Word files, Access files, Excel files and Outlook Contact lists.

JS-HAZCOMT - Hazard Communication Training
Location:  Environmental Health & Safety, 500 Summit Avenue, Room Training Room
Dates:  Friday, Mar 11, 2005 - Friday, Mar 11, 2005
Times:  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Class Days:  Friday
Instructed by:  Bonnie Martin
Please contact Environmental Health & Safety at 817-272-2185 for information about this class.

FE-CPRAEDH - AED/CPR Heartsaver Course
Location:  Environmental Health and Safety, Room Training Room
Dates:  Thursday, Mar 17, 2005 - Thursday, Mar 17, 2005
Times:  8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class Days:  Thursday
Instructed by:  Bonnie Martin
The Heartsaver AED Course teaches the basic techniques of adult CPR and how to use an AED. Students also learn about using barrier devices in CPR and giving first aid for choking. The course teaches how to recognize the signs of four major emergencies: heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest and foreign-body airway obstruction.

PD-HRFPLAN - HR Forum: Planning for Retirement
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room Please check for room number at information desk
Dates:  Wednesday, Mar 23, 2005 - Wednesday, Mar 23, 2005
Times:  9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  UT System Authorized Representative
Learn what options you have when planning for your retirement. Whether you are many years away from retirement or are nearing retirement, this session is for you. Topics to be covered include: Tax sheltered annuities, IRAs, systematic payments, and asset allocation.

ET-FRPAGE1 - Front Page-Level 1
Location:  University Hall, Room 04
Dates:  Wednesday, Mar 23, 2005 - Wednesday, Mar 23, 2005
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Keith Wingo
FrontPage Level I introduces participants to creating and maintaining web pages. Participants will learn about the various FrontPage views, using templates to create new web pages, adding content to web pages, formatting web pages, creating bulleted and numbered lists, creating tables, animating text, adding images to web pages, and hyperlinks.

PG-TIMM100 - Time Management
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room Please check for room number at information desk
Dates:  Tuesday, Mar 29, 2005 - Tuesday, Mar 29, 2005
Times:  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Class Days:  Tuesday
Instructed by:  Colin Sanor
Learn how to better manage your day. Topics to be covered include: organizational skills, creating better balance, and the effects of poor time management.

ET-PPOINT1 - PowerPoint-Level 1
Location:  University Hall, Room 04
Dates:  Wednesday, Mar 30, 2005 - Wednesday, Mar 30, 2005
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Keith Wingo
This course offers basic skills needed to create a PowerPoint presentation. The course covers using styles, customizing the format of presentations, and adding animation to presentations.