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:
Gain tools to do your job better
Build your resume
Grow professionally and personally
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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.
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To register for the courses that will be offered on Nov. 1 and Nov. 4, email hrddept@auburn.edu.
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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
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DI600E, Equal Employment Laws and Addressing Discrimination
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DI601E, Creating a Community of Respect and Inclusion
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HR300E, JumpStart Users' Guide
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HLE420E, Reasonable Suspicion & Post Accident Testing
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HR950E, Introduction to Public Speaking
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HR951E, Presentation Skills
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HR952E, Facilitation and Training
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HR960E, Zoom for HRD Facilitators and Moderators
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LG120E, Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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LG140E, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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LG160E, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
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LG180E, Title IX: Identifying and Responding to Sexual Misconduct
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LG200E, Privacy Rules and HIPAA Part 1
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LG220E, Legally Effective Hiring Process
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LG240E, Preventing Absenteeism
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LG260E, Employee Misconduct
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MG400E, Management Fundamentals
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MG410E, Feedback in a Flash
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MG420E, Coaching Fundamentals
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MG450E, Behavioral Interviewing
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MG480E, Getting Started with Continuous Improvement
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MG500E, An Introduction to Performance Management at Auburn University
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MG505E, Performance Management Fundamentals for Employees
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MG510E, Performance Management Fundamentals for Supervisors
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MG600P, Supervisor Pathways Project Guide
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OM170E, Temporary Employment Services
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OM400E, OIT Services
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TW100E, Building and Sustaining a Customer-Centered Culture
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UC110E, Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment
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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.
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For a full description of a course, refer to the description in Fast-Train.
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Times and dates are subject to change; those registered for a class will be notified of changes.
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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. .
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Some HRD courses have fees applied. Check with the course facilitator for payment processing instructions.
Registering in Fast-Train
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Log in to AU Access.
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Click on the “Employees” tab.
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Click on “Fast-Train” in the “Professional Development and Training Section” (right side of the page).
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Click on the “Training Calendar” navigation icon.
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Click on the filter icon at the top right of the page.
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In the left side menu, click “Available To Me” to expand the accordion. Then click, “Offered”.
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Select the blue “Apply” button at the top of the menu. This will now allow the calendar to populate with offerings available to you.
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Select the class you are interested in taking by clicking on it. This will open a menu to the right.
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At the bottom of the menu, choose the calendar icon to enroll in the class.
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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.)
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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:
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Receiving the course calendar invite
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Receiving the "Course Enrollment Verification" email notification (calendar invite attachment)
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Receiving the "Course Reminder Message" email notification
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Selecting your course from the training calendar in Fast-Train
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If the Zoom link is not available in any of these four areas, you will receive it from your course facilitator prior to class.
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Contact autrain@auburn.edu if you need a phone-in number for your course.
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You may receive material and handouts from autrain@auburn.edu or your course facilitator.
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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