Instructor Led Programs
Penn State Talent Management, in partnership with internal and external learning partners, offers a wide variety of live, online Instructor-led programs covering a range of business, soft skill, and Penn State-centric topics to meet your professional development goals. These programs are offered at no cost to University employees.
Looking for training related to Penn State systems (SIMBA, Canvas, etc.) or other technology and collaboration tools? IT Learning and Development offers instructor-led and asynchronous learning programs on a wide range of topics. Explore their events page to see upcoming opportunities.
Upcoming Programs
Event Details |
Subject | Event Date | Start Time | Location | |
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Dealing with Financial Stress provided by SupportLinc Finances continues to be a major source of stress for many people. In this presentation, attendees will learn some of the most common causes of financial stress. Additionally, they’ll learn to recognize the negative effects of financial stress as well as practical strategies to reduce or eliminate it. |
Financial Well-being | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | 11:00 am - Noon | Online | |
Setting Goals and Expectations for Managers Join us via Zoom to learn more about Penn State’s performance review program and how to begin strong by helping your direct reports set goals and expectations for the current performance review year. You’ll be given useful guidelines, exercises, and examples that you can apply in order to help your direct report successfully complete the first step of the performance management process! This session will also help you prepare for being part of your own performance review process if you are a full-time staff member. |
Performance Management | Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Thursday, June 12, 2025, Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online | |
Building Positive Self-Esteem: Strategies for Success provided by SupportLinc From time to time, everyone faces circumstances that make it hard to feel good about themselves. This presentation is designed to provide attendees with ideas and practical strategies that they can begin using immediately to increase self-esteem and can begin to develop an overall healthier mindset. |
Health & Well-being | Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | 11:00 am - Noon | Online | |
SupportLinc EAP Overview for Benefits-eligible Employees Life can be a juggling act. It takes time and energy to balance your work, family and personal wellbeing. The SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available around-the-clock, 365 days a year, to help manage life’s challenges, at no cost to Penn State benefit-eligible employees and their families. This seminar will provide an overview of SupportLinc services, expert guidance, and valuable resources – all 100% confidential – for a wide array of personal and work-related concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief, mindfulness, relationship issues, dependent care and much, much more. |
Health & Well-being | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | 11:15 am - Noon | Online | |
Mentoring 101: The Basics for Mentors Have you been thinking about finding a mentor but don’t know where to start? Join us for an information session to learn more about:
We will share mentoring best practices, hear from a mentoring pair about their mentoring journey (and why it was worth the time and effort) and provide a next step action plan to get you on your way as a mentee! |
Career | Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 10:30 am - Noon | Online | |
Mentoring 101: The Basics for Mentees Have you been thinking about finding a mentor but don’t know where to start? Join us for an information session to learn more about:
We will share mentoring best practices, hear from a mentoring pair about their mentoring journey (and why it was worth the time and effort) and provide a next step action plan to get you on your way as a mentee! |
Career | Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Online |