Two final Skillsoft sessions set for UA employees

July 29, 2014

Cornerstone

If you’re not familiar with the vast array of free online professional development resources available to you, don’t miss one of the last two scheduled orientations this year on Skillsoft resources.

The orientations will be held online at 9 a.m. on July 30 and Sept. 19.

Skillsoft Corp.'s online courses, books, job aids and videos are available to university employees at no charge through Jan. 30, 2015. Online course topics cover business skills, desktop (e.g. Microsoft Office 2013), information technology, workplace/legal compliance, and environmental, safety and health.

You may also complete courses and take a practice exam to prepare yourself for certification in a variety of areas such as project management, ITIL®, CompTIA, Six Sigma Black Belt and Green Belt. You have the option to “chat” at any time, day or night, with a Skillsoft “mentor” who is certified in the specific area of study. The application to take the official certification exam is done by the employee working directly with the organization conferring the certification, e.g. Project Management Institute and not Skillsoft.

If you are currently certified, recertification credits may be available by completing certain Skillsoft courses. It is recommended that you print your certificate of course completion.

To join the UA employee e-learning orientation date that works best for you, click the “Go to” link below and select the icon “Add to My Calendar” to save event information on your calendar, or select the link on the day of the demonstration. Be sure to use the call-in toll-free number to hear and ask questions during the orientation led by Skillsoft Manager of Learning Services Lenore Roush.

July 30, 2014, Wednesday, at 9 a.m. AST
Go to https://skillsoft.webex.com/skillsoft/j.php?MTID=mdcb812bdb0b20e60e829476290a3c7a5
Meeting number: 740 537 610
Meeting password: welcome
Call-in toll-free number: 1-866-668-0721 (U.S.)
Conference code: 623 546 8761

Sept. 19, 2014, Friday, at 9 a.m. AST
Go to https://skillsoft.webex.com/skillsoft/j.php?MTID=m5689651cb87ca254e0801859ff1a6209
Meeting number: 740 340 526
Meeting password: welcome
Call-in toll-free number: 1-866-668-0721 (U.S.)
Conference code: 623 546 8761

If you have any questions, contact Anne Sakumoto, UA System director of faculty/staff training and development, at anne.sakumoto@alaska.edu or 786-1432.