Individual Contributors: University Excellence starts with you.
Tips for developing the whole person:
- Seek opportunities for both formal and informal learning.
- Consider experiences that would add to a resume such as awards, milestones, credentials or committee work.
- Take inventory of current skills, competencies and strengths; Then create a plan for future growth.
- Keep motivating factors in mind when planning opportunities. Two simple questions to ask are, “What gets you excited to come to work? What drains you?”
Career Development: Do you want to explore options and create an action plan for career growth? Visit our career development page for assessment tools and video guides that will help you to consider your interests and skills, engage in the cycle of learning and build a plan for the future.
Do you already know what skills you want to build?
Explore Learning Options for Specific Skills
On-Demand E-learning: LinkedIn Learning offers over 16,000 online courses ranging from software tutorials to soft skills and professional development. Learn more about free employee access to LinkedIn Learning here.
On-Demand E-learning and live courses: As part of the USF HR Employee Success Initiative, USF Employees are now eligible to attend programs through Corporate Training and Professional Development (CTPE) at a discounted rate, or even at no cost, depending on the offering. In most cases, limited seats are available per session. Click here to view the offerings through our partnership with CTPE.
Semester-long College Courses: USF offers the Employee Tuition Program (ETP) to help our employees reach their educational goals. The ETP allows full time USF employees (excluding Temporary employees) to waive the tuition costs of up to 6 credit hours per semester. Click here to learn more about the Employee Tuition Program.
Skill Development: Are you interested in building or honing skills? In addition to formal training, consider everyday learning opportunities that might add to your experience.
Learn from Experiences and People
Consider that a popular learning and development strategy is the 70:20:10 Model for Learning and Development.
- Taking on real-world, challenging assignments may represent 70% of learning.
- Learning from others via shadowing or coaching may represent 20% of learning.
- Formal coursework and training may represent 10% of learning.
Job Shadowing: Whether you're looking to build technical skills or soft skills, job shadowing another employee who demonstrates such skills could provide learning with real-world application.
Stretch Assignments: Ask your manager for a stretch assignment. A typical stretch assignment will be within your job function while requiring you to learn and apply some new skills.
General Networking and Peer Support: Visit our Networking Opportunities page for a growing list of support that is available to you.
Learn from Training
Live Webinars.
The HR-Learning & Talent Development team is offering live webinars through Microsoft Teams. These live webinars provide another avenue of training and development for USF employees who are working remotely as well as employees who are seeking a convenient, personable alternative to classroom training. Click here to visit the live webinar page.
Earn Badge and Certificate
Do you want to share your accomplishments for others to see? We offer a growing number of programs in which you can earn badges and certificates. Learn more about badge and certificate program options here.
Options for On demand e-learning
LinkedIn Learning offers over 16,000 online courses ranging from software tutorials to soft skills and professional development. Learn more about free employee access to LinkedIn Learning here.
USF Employee Learning provides over 100 self-paced courses and programs developed specifically by USF for you to take now. Easily search by keyword or narrow by category (such as "compliance"). Learn more about USF Employee Learning here.
On-demand e-learning and live options
On-Demand E-learning and live courses: As part of the USF HR Employee Success Initiative, USF Employees are now eligible to attend programs through Corporate Training and Professional Development (CTPE) at a discounted rate, or even at no cost, depending on the offering. In most cases, limited seats are available per session. Click here to view the offerings through our partnership with CTPE.
Position-Related Training: USF Employee Learning provides over 100 self-paced courses and programs developed specifically by USF for you to take now. Easily search by keyword or narrow by category (such as "compliance"). Learn more about USF Employee Learning here.
In addition to robust search features, USF Employee Learning provides enrollment to courses by direct links, such as these frequently requested courses below.
Frequently Requested Trainings
Are you a Faculty member? Connect with resources on the Faculty Success website.
Workplace Culture: Do you want to contribute to making USF a great place to work? Often described as the overall character of an organization, workplace culture can include components such as vision, communication, opportunity for growth, recognition and much more.
Awards and Recognition
Recognition does not always need to be be formal. Informal recognition can go a long way to make someone simply feel seen and appreciated. Gather ideas for informal recognition and learn about formal opportunities such as the outstanding staff awards and length of service on our Recognition Opportunities page.
Well-Being
Your well-being is a critical component to your success.
Explore our Wellness section. This provides University resources for all 9 dimensions of well-being.
LinkedIn Learning provides instant access to your choice of quick videos or full courses on topics such as stress-relief and work-life balance. Learn more about free employee access to LinkedIn Learning here.
The University of South Florida's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a service program designed to assist employees with personal, family, or workplace concerns/issues. A robust EAP program is an important component of any workplace community, and services are provided by Magellan Health Services, a national leader in behavioral health care. Click here to access the EAP through our Benefits site. Access an overview tutorial of the EAP here.
Community & Networking: Visit our Networking Opportunities page to learn about events and organizations that may be of interest.
Be sure to visit our growing list of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). These are voluntary and led by employees themselves. ERGs, or affinity groups, help to provide a sense of community and well-being by reducing isolation that employees may feel.
What's currently trending?
Check our Events calendar for upcoming topics. (You can find the calendar at the bottom of the Employee Success Center homepage).