Complete Course Listing
The Arizona Learning Center hosts Statewide as well as agency-specific CBT courses. See below for a complete course listing as well as descriptions.
This course is required training for all new employees within six months of their hire date. This course provides a look into your State government, what is expected of you as a State employee, types of appointments, employee benefits and resources, and more.
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Understand the effective use of constructive feedback techniques to build open communication, mutual respect, problem-solving, and learning in your work environment.
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The ability to communicate successfully – to speak, write and listen expertly will help you gain greater professional recognition and will enable you to achieve powerful results. Overcome barriers to good listening by learning to increase your active listening skills.
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Conflict is all around us, and most people try to avoid it. But conflict is not all bad. This program provides useful tools to help you manage disputes and disagreements positively and proactively. Putting the tools into practice will increase your confidence as a leader, as well as improve productivity and morale in your group.
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This program explains the cycle of service, Moments of Truth, and service recovery when interacting with your customer.
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In today’s working environment effective email communication is a critical element of task management. This course focuses on the construction of an email message including email replies within a professional environment. Benefit from a variety of email topics pertinent to State employment.
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This course describes the six steps of a writing process and discusses implications of public records law for written documents and email. Employees taking this course are required to create and submit for grade a memo discussing money saving ideas for their section or division.
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This is part one of a two part course of instruction focusing on sentence structure and subject/verb agreement. The second half of the course is completed in COM3221.
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This is part one of a two part course of instruction focusing on subject/verb agreement, verb/pronoun shift, and pronoun cases. The first half of the course is to be completed in COM3220.
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This is the second part of course instruction related to COM3220 and COM 3221. This course focuses on capitalization and apostrophe – the things you learned in high school and forgot!
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This is the second half of the course instruction in COM3222. This course focuses on adjectives/adverbs, modifiers, commas, double negatives, and parallel construction – everything you learned in high school and forgot!
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Get started with the basics! This course covers managing email messages, sharing your calendar, and keeping track of tasks. Learn how to use all of the features the easy way by using Outlook 2003.
Building on learning received in Outlook 2003 Introduction, this course offers employees knowledge about using Outlook to efficiently communicate, schedule appointments and tasks, record information, and organize files.
This course covers the basic features of Microsoft Outlook 2007.
This course covers advanced features of Microsoft Outlook 2007.
Get to know Word -- create your first document! Learn the basics such as adding, deleting, and moving text around, basic formatting, and creating bulleted or numbered lists.
Ideally, you will have completed the Word 2003 Module 1 course before taking Module 2. This course describes more advanced features in Word including how to design tables, use basic reviewing tools, and collaboration features.
Learn to create spreadsheets using simple formulas and functions. This course is designed for beginners, or for employees requiring a foundation refresher course.
Intermediate Excel focuses on useful formula design that builds on learning achieved in Excel 2003 Module 1 course. Become an Excel Super Star using advanced techniques to format your worksheet data.
Master relational database tasks on your own terms. You set the pace and determine when to study. You’ll quickly be designing a database, creating queries and printing reports.
Take your Access skills to the next level, learning more advanced database forms, query, and report tools and techniques. This course enhances learning achieved from taking Access 2003 Module 1.
Create basic presentations that include text and graphic tools. Learn how to apply styles and use basic templates in this fundamental course. You’ll be on your way to mastering creative techniques to enhance your presentations.
Use PowerPoint to its full capability to design memorable, visually exciting presentations that get the results you want – for any audience. You’ll learn how to use PowerPoint’s multimedia tools and design features to create remarkable presentations that are guaranteed to amaze your audience. This course builds on mastery of PowerPoint 2003 Module I.
This course is statutorily required training for all State employees within six months of hire. The course offers fourteen mandated topics using scenarios, questions, and statements to engage the employee.
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(Required for Supervisors) This course covers fair employment practices as described by Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and statutes.
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(Required for Supervisors) This course covers the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) including who is covered and basic provisions.
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(Required for Supervisors) This course covers the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) including key components, who is covered, how it is applied, and the legal implications for FLSA violations.
Become familiar with diversity and cultural competency with an expected outcome of value. This course identifies best practices to maximize the benefits of a diverse workplace.
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(Required for Supervisors) This course describes different types of harassment, prevention strategies, and actions for supervisors and managers to take in cases of harassment or inappropriate workplace behavior.
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(Required for Supervisors) This course covers the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) including employment, who is covered, benefits, and employer obligations.
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(Required for Supervisors) This course is an introduction to the Supervisor Academy. It provides a practical definition of supervision. It also overviews high level supervisor roles and describes courses in the Academy.
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(Required for Supervisors) This course describes the steps to begin the hiring process as well as recruitment strategies and subsequent job advertising.
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(Required for Supervisors) This course describes the final steps in the hiring process including designing assessments, developing interview questions, conducting interviews, selecting the best candidates, checking references, verifying credentials, and making an offer.
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(Required for Supervisors) This course covers new hire processing, including providing a welcoming work environment, establishing expectations, completing appropriate paperwork, and required new hire training.
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(Required for Supervisors) This course describes performance management principles and an overview of the performance planning process.
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(Required for Supervisors) This course describes managing work and includes scheduling tasks, assigning and delegating, monitoring work, and dealing with deadlines. The course also covers the importance of communication and dealing with challenging employee issues.
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(Required for Supervisors) Course currently under revision and is unavailable at this time. This course covers the supervisor's roles and responsibilities in dealing with inappropriate behavior, employee infractions, violations of work expectations, and administering corrective and disciplinary actions.
(Required for Supervisors) This course covers how to separate an employee including utilizing a separation checklist and dealing with employee benefits.
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If you are doing more and enjoying it less, it’s time to make real choices about how and when to spend your time. This course provides the tools to find balance, achieve your goals, and be more effective and productive.
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Explore the major causes of workplace accidents and how to prevent them. You will learn how to determine and print out an ergonomic evaluation of your office.
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This course is required for all employees within six months of hire. This course provides summary information concerning your position as an employee of the State and provides an orientation to the State Personnel System Employee Handbook.
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Maintaining a Discrimination-Free Workplace
(Video 1 of 7) This video segment was filmed during a live training of State supervisors and is only available as a refresher to those who have already attended the training. Watching these videos does not replace the requirement for supervisors to attend a live session.
Cutting Edge Issues in Workplace Harassment
(Video 2 of 7) This video segment was filmed during a live training of State supervisors and is only available as a refresher to those who have already attended the training. Watching these videos does not replace the requirement for supervisors to attend a live session.
Wage & Hour Basics
(Video 3 of 7) This video segment was filmed during a live training of State supervisors and is only available as a refresher to those who have already attended the training. Watching these videos does not replace the requirement for supervisors to attend a live session.
Managing Performance, Part 1: Managing At-Will Employees
(Video 4 of 7) This video segment was filmed during a live training of State supervisors and is only available as a refresher to those who have already attended the training. Watching these videos does not replace the requirement for supervisors to attend a live session.
Managing Performance, Part 2: Avoiding Litigation Landmines
(Video 5 of 7) This video segment was filmed during a live training of State supervisors and is only available as a refresher to those who have already attended the training. Watching these videos does not replace the requirement for supervisors to attend a live session.
Managing Performance, Part 3: Improving Performance
((Video 6 of 7) This video segment was filmed during a live training of State supervisors and is only available as a refresher to those who have already attended the training. Watching these videos does not replace the requirement for supervisors to attend a live session.
Lawful Terminations
(Video 7 of 7) This video segment was filmed during a live training of State supervisors and is only available as a refresher to those who have already attended the training. Watching these videos does not replace the requirement for supervisors to attend a live session.
For all State employees. Covers State rules and policies relating to employee time entry. Also instructs how to use the Employee Time Entry application in YES.
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For all State supervisors and managers. Covers State procedures for time entry including the lifecyle of a time record. Also instructs how to use the Employee Time Entry application in YES to review, change, and approve employee time records.
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Agency-Specific Courses
Provides an overview of Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System's function, role, and vision. This course is the property of AHCCCS.
Trains employees to use the paper-based timesheet adjustment form (that replaces the yellow adjustment form). This course is the property of AHCCCS.
