The mission of HR Development (HRD) is to deliver high-quality service in content, instruction, technology and operational support to employee learners (full-time, part-time and temporary employees).

Our vision is to connect Auburn people with their future by providing talent development experiences to support their growth.

HRD courses are designed with working adults in mind. These classes can help you:

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Gain tools to do your job better

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Build your resume

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Grow professionally and personally

Course Schedule

Course dates and time are subject to change from the schedule below. Check back often for course additions, news andevents.

Important: HR Development is committed to making our learning materials and classes accessible to all employees. Please email hrddept@auburn.edu if you have accommodation requests or accessibility needs (e.g., access to review slide decks in advance or Zoom transcription). We look forward to serving you!

Course Code Course Title Category Delivery Method Date Time Facilitator
CS101 Campus Security Authorities Training Campus Safety & Security Blended Tuesday, Sept. 6 9-10 a.m. Michael Adams
EM301 Employee Emergency Preparedness Campus Safety & Security In Person* Thursday, Sept. 8 8:30-9:30  a.m. Lyn Littleton
EM303 Active Shooter Response Campus Safety & Security In Person* Thursday, Sept. 8 9:45-11:45  a.m. Lyn Littleton
CT250 Reading Budget Balances in Banner and Other Related Budget Information  University Electronic Administrative Systems In Person Thursday, Sept. 8 1:30-4:30  p.m. LaRae Jackson
OM280 Human Resources - Compensation Office Administration Zoom Tuesday, Sept. 13 10-11:30  a.m. Bailey Ward and Rod Kelly
OM120 Payroll and Employee Benefits Office Adminstration Zoom Wednesday, Sept. 14 9-11 a.m. Gary Gray
CT280 Understanding and Utilization of e-Print Reports  University Electronic Administrative Systems In Person Thursday, Sept. 15 1:30-4:30  p.m. LaRae Jackson
OM300 Human Resources - Campus Relations Office Administration Zoom Tuesday, Sept. 20 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Sonya Dixon
HR700 Working with High Conflict People  Communication & Teamwork In Person Thursday, Sept. 22 8:45-11:45  a.m. Kevin Coonrod
OM100 General Fund Management  Office Administration In Person Thursday, Sept. 22 2:30-4:30 p.m. Bryan Elmore and Amy Douglas
FM400 How Auburn University's Retirement Plans Work  Personal Growth Zoom Thursday, Sept. 22 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Lee Busby
MG350 Group Dynamics in the Workplace Personal Growth Zoom Tuesday, Sept. 27 2:30-4:30 p.m. Joeleen Cooper-Bhatia and Sarah Schwartz
DI200 Contemporary Issues in Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Diversity Commitment  In Person Tuesday, Sept. 27 2:30-4:30 p.m. Rochelle Johnson
OA210 Immigration Law and Auburn University Procedures  Office Administration In Person Wednesday, Sept. 28 1:30-4:30 p.m. Obrad Budic
MG380 Employee Motivation Leadership & Supervision In Person Wednesday, Sept. 28 9:30-11:30 a.m. Jimmy Lawrence
FM200 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Personal Growth In Person Thursday, Sept. 29 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Lee Busby
CT600 eJournal Voucher User Training  University Electronic Administrative Systems In Person Thursday, Sept. 29 2:30-4:30 p.m. Michelle Hancock, Jeremy Wilson and Gina Bailey
HR750 Bullying in the Workplace Maintaining a Safe & Secure Work Environment In Person Tuesday, Oct. 4 8:45-11:45 a.m. Kevin Coonrod
CS101 Campus Security Authorities Training Campus Safety & Security Blended Wednesday, Oct. 5 9-10 a.m. Michael Adams
OA200 How to Hire a Foreign National  Office Administration In Person Wednesday, Oct. 5 9-11 a.m. Obrad Budic
CT810 Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAFs) and Human Resources Banner Admin University Electronic Administrative Systems In Person Wednesday, Oct. 5 1:30-3:30 p.m. April McFarlin and Leanne Fuller
FM420 Retirement Planning for Tier II Employees  Personal Growth Zoom Thursday, Oct. 6 2-3 p.m. Lee Busby
CT201 Introduction to Self Service Banner (SSB) Financial System  University Electronic Administrative Systems In Person Thursday, Oct. 6 2:30-4:30 p.m. Michelle Hancock
DI300 Informing an Everyday Diversity and Inclusion Mindset: Understanding and Managing Implicit Bias Diversity Commitment  In Person Tuesday, Oct. 11 2:30-4:30 p.m. Rochelle Johnson
OM240 Student Affairs Programs Office Administration Zoom Tuesday, Oct. 11 9:30-11 a.m. Lady Cox
CT700 eTravel Vouchers University Electronic Administrative Systems In Person Tuesday, Oct. 11 3-4:30 p.m. Ginny Yarborough
OM260 Human Resources - Employment Office Administration In Person Friday, Oct. 14 3-4:30 p.m. Chris Thompson
PW100 Writing Effective Emails Effective Professional Writing Zoom Thursday, Oct. 20 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Layli Miron
FM200 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Personal Growth Zoom Thursday, Oct. 20 2-3 p.m. Lee Busby
CT200 Introduction to the Banner Admin Financial System  University Electronic Administrative Systems In Person Thursday, Oct. 20 2:30-4:30 p.m. Michelle Hancock
EM317 C-CERT Campus Safety & Security In Person* Oct. 18-19   Lyn Littleton

* All Campus Safety and Security classes will be held in the Campus Safety and Security Building, 543 W. Magnolia Ave.

ElevatED Schedule

ElevatED Schedule

Important: The following courses are currently scheduled to be offered after ElevatED, our new Employee Education Center, launches. 

  • To register for the courses that will be offered on Nov. 1 and Nov. 4, email hrddept@auburn.edu.

  • Additional registration for the remaining courses will be shared soon. 

Course Code Course Title Category Delivery Method Date Time Facilitator
DI105V Safe Zone: LGBTQ+ Ally Training Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Zoom Tuesday, Nov. 1 12:45-4:45 p.m. Melissa Sawyer
CA106C Facilities Management Campus Administration In Person Friday, Nov. 4 3-4 p.m. Scott Fuller
DI101C Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Search Education Diversity, Equity and Inclusion In Person Tuesday, Nov. 8 2:30-4:30 p.m. Rochelle Johnson
SM100V Management Fundamentals Supervision & Management Development Zoom Tuesday, Nov. 8 2-4:30 p.m. Kim Graham
SS105C CPR/First Aid Safety & Security In Person* Thursday, Nov. 10 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Lyn Littleton
CM104V Working Among Multiple Generations Communication Zoom Friday, Nov. 11 9-11 a.m. Moriah Kent
CM102V Designing Accessible Documents Communication Zoom Tuesday, Nov. 15 1-3 p.m. Layli Miron
UR100C Introduction to Sponsored Projects Administration University Research In Person Tuesday, Nov. 15 1:30-4:30  p.m. Tony Ventimiglia/Gina Bailey
SS100C Employee Emergency Preparedness Safety & Security In Person* Tuesday, Nov. 15 8:30-9:30 a.m. Lyn Littleton
SM101C Active Shooter Response Safety & Security In Person* Tuesday, Nov. 15 9:45-11:45 a.m. Lyn Littleton
CA103C Procurement and Payment Services Campus Administration In Person Wednesday, Nov. 16 8:45-11:45 a.m. Missty Kennedy
SM101V Supervisor Basics Supervision & Management Development Zoom Wednesday, Nov. 16 2-4:30 p.m. Kim Graham
SM103C D3: Decision Making and Delegation Supervision & Management Development In Person Thursday, Nov. 17 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Chris Richie
TM104V Emotional Intelligence Basics Teamwork Zoom Friday, Nov. 18 9-11 a.m. Moriah Kent
CM106C Active Listening Communication In Person Thursday, Dec. 1 8-9:30 a.m. Kevin Coonrod
CM107C Active Listening Techniques: Underlying Interests Communication In Person Thursday, Dec. 1 9:45-11:45 a.m. Kevin Coonrod
CM105C Productive Dialogue Communication In Person Friday, Dec. 2 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Chris Richie
CA102C Student Financial Services Operations Campus Administration In Person Tuesday, Dec. 6 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Jeremy Wilson
SM106C Meeting Skills Supervision & Management Development In Person Tuesday, Dec. 6 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Jimmy Lawrence
CM101V Emails for Challenging Scenarios Communication Zoom Wednesday, Dec. 7 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Layli Miron
TW103C Problem Solving Using Cooperative Negotiation Strategy Teamwork In Person Wednesday, Dec. 7 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Kevin Coonrod

* All Campus Safety and Security classes will be held in the Campus Safety and Security Building, 543 W. Magnolia Ave.

elearning Courses

Auburn University Human Resources is committed to a lifelong process of personal development for everyone while taking into consideration the demands on employee time and resources. We recognize the changing nature of work and need for everyone to engage in learning that is ongoing and available at any time and in any place.

With that in mind, Auburn Human Resources has introduced a steady stream of new, up-to-date online eLearning opportunities. These courses can be found in the Fast Train catalogue and will feature an “E” on the end of the course code. 

Course Offerings

  • DI600E, Equal Employment Laws and Addressing Discrimination

  • DI601E, Creating a Community of Respect and Inclusion

  • HR300E, JumpStart Users' Guide

  • HLE420E, Reasonable Suspicion & Post Accident Testing

  • HR950E, Introduction to Public Speaking

  • HR951E, Presentation Skills

  • HR952E, Facilitation and Training

  • HR960E, Zoom for HRD Facilitators and Moderators

  • LG120E, Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

  • LG140E, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

  • LG160E, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

  • LG180E, Title IX: Identifying and Responding to Sexual Misconduct

  • LG200E, Privacy Rules and HIPAA Part 1

  • LG220E, Legally Effective Hiring Process

  • LG240E, Preventing Absenteeism

  • LG260E, Employee Misconduct

  • MG400E, Management Fundamentals

  • MG410E, Feedback in a Flash

  • MG420E, Coaching Fundamentals

  • MG450E, Behavioral Interviewing

  • MG480E, Getting Started with Continuous Improvement

  • MG500E, An Introduction to Performance Management at Auburn University

  • MG505E, Performance Management Fundamentals for Employees

  • MG510E, Performance Management Fundamentals for Supervisors

  • MG600P, Supervisor Pathways Project Guide

  • OM170E, Temporary Employment Services

  • OM400E, OIT Services

  • TW100E, Building and Sustaining a Customer-Centered Culture

  • UC110E, Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment

  • UC120E, FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

How to Enroll

IMPORTANT: The following information is for Fast-Train. Additional information for enrolling via ElevatED will be forthcoming. 

Additional Information

  • For a full description of a course, refer to the description in Fast-Train.

  • Times and dates are subject to change; those registered for a class will be notified of changes.

  • You may cancel your enrollment in Fast-Train by going to “Courses to Complete” icon and clicking the “X” next to the course you want to cancel. .

  • Some HRD courses have fees applied. Check with the course facilitator for payment processing instructions.

Registering in Fast-Train

  1. Log in to AU Access.

  2. Click on the “Employees” tab.

  3. Click on “Fast-Train” in the “Professional Development and Training Section” (right side of the page).

  4. Click on the “Training Calendar” navigation icon.

  5. Click on the filter icon at the top right of the page.

  6. In the left side menu, click “Available To Me” to expand the accordion. Then click, “Offered”.

  7. Select the blue “Apply” button at the top of the menu. This will now allow the calendar to populate with offerings available to you.

  8. Select the class you are interested in taking by clicking on it. This will open a menu to the right.

  9. At the bottom of the menu, choose the calendar icon to enroll in the class.

  10. A pop-up window will ask you to “Select” this class. (There are times when this window may show you more than one option or date for this class.)

  11. Once you “Select” the option you like, another pop-up window will appear. Click the “Enroll” button.* In most cases, supervisors are no longer required to approve a pending enrollment for a direct report who registers for a course.

Accessing the Zoom link

  • HRD courses are offered virtually and in the classroom. For virtual classes, please access the Zoom link for your course from one of four areas:
    • Receiving the course calendar invite

    • Receiving the "Course Enrollment Verification" email notification (calendar invite attachment)

    • Receiving the "Course Reminder Message" email notification

    • Selecting your course from the training calendar in Fast-Train

  • If the Zoom link is not available in any of these four areas, you will receive it from your course facilitator prior to class. 

  • Contact autrain@auburn.edu if you need a phone-in number for your course.

  • You may receive material and handouts from autrain@auburn.edu or your course facilitator.

  • Zoom instructions and Zoom etiquette are available online. 

Contact Us

Human Resource Development 

AU Administrative Complex

1550 E. Glenn Ave.

Auburn, AL 36849

Penny Houston | 334-844-1693 | pdh0007@auburn.edu

Last updated: 10/07/2022