Organisational Awareness

Who should attend? 

This course is aimed at all employees.

Description: This 2 hour course will guide participants on the Do's and Don'ts of putting together an effective CV and cover letter.  It will assist in gaining an understanding of what Hiring Managers are looking for and how to present your skills and experience in an impactful way. The course will also provide advice and guidance to participants on how to look for roles based on your skillset and career goals.

How long is this course?

This course is 2 hours in duration.

Following the session participants will be provided with resources to further engage in the topic, this may include suggested reading, LinkedIn Learning videos or  other online content and materials to continue your development.

Booking:

For details of upcoming events or to book your place on available courses, please visit the (opens in a new window)HR - Professional Development booking centre  If your chosen course is fully booked or no longer available, you can access the UCD LinkedIn learning portal via your UCD Connect login where you will find a range of eLearning courses. 

If you have any further queries on this programme, please contact (opens in a new window)peopledevelopment@ucd.ie or call ext 4919.

Who should attend? 

This course is aimed at all employees.

​Career Planning : Preparing for the Interview  

What you should do before, during and after your interview to maximise your chance of success and help you to become more confident in your own capabilities.

Delivery:2 hour workshop Online

Following the session participants will be provided with resources to further engage in the topic, this may include suggested reading, LinkedIn Learning videos or other online content and materials to continue your development.

Booking:

For details of upcoming events or to book your place on available courses, please visit the (opens in a new window)HR - Professional Development booking centre  If your chosen course is fully booked or no longer available, you can access the UCD LinkedIn learning portal via your UCD Connect login where you will find a range of eLearning courses. 

If you have any further queries on this programme, please contact (opens in a new window)peopledevelopment@ucd.ie or call ext 4919.

Who should attend? 
This two-hour workshop is aimed at Faculty intending on applying for promotion in the near future.

Description: These workshops provide advice on the process to potential candidates who are considering applying for promotion. The session includes guidance on understanding the Faculty Promotions Process, the Development Framework for Faculty and the online application process. Faculty who are considering applying for promotion are encouraged to attend a workshop in advance of submitting their application.

Candidates for promotion may apply for promotion through the following pathways:

Lecturer/Assistant Professor → Associate Professor

Associate Professor → Professor

Professor → Full Professor

Course Notes: Faculty attending this workshop are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Faculty Promotions Policy, Development Framework for Faculty and other associated documents available on the Promotions website

Booking:
For details of upcoming events or to book your place on available courses, please visit the (opens in a new window)HR - Professional Development booking centre  If your chosen course is fully booked or no longer available, you can access the UCD LinkedIn learning portal via your UCD Connect login where you will find a range of eLearning courses. 

If you have any further queries on this programme, please contact (opens in a new window)peopledevelopment@ucd.ie or call ext 4919.

Who should attend? This training is only for UCD employees who are, or are likely to be, members of an interview panel. The first part of this course focuses on those who manage and administer the Resourcing Process in UCD. The second part of this course is to assist Hiring Managers to recruit the correct candidates for the role

Description: The first part of this course will assist managers to write a Job Description, use UCD Infohub and provide an introduction to Job Families.  The second part of this course will provide guidance on planning the interview and the structure a formal interview should take, how to deal effectively with difficult situations and how to provide constructive feedback.

Scheduling Notes: 3.5 hour workshop - including a 15-minute break.

Booking:

For details of upcoming events or to book your place on available courses, please visit the (opens in a new window)HR - Professional Development booking centre  If your chosen course is fully booked or no longer available, you can access the UCD LinkedIn learning portal via your UCD Connect login where you will find a range of eLearning courses. 

If you have any further queries on this programme, please contact (opens in a new window)peopledevelopment@ucd.ie or call ext 4919.

The UCD Orientation is available for new or recently joined employees. The programme provides information on the UCD strategy, structure and some key services which will help to settle you into working life in UCD. This Hybrid Orientation Programme comprises of a 2.5 hour in person session on Day 1 followed by a 1-hour online session on Day 2 (Note: It will place over 2 consecutive days). 

For more information on what is covered at the session please see the outline from a previous date - UCD Orientation Programme Agenda 2023 - 2024.

Some resources to help you settle into UCD include the UCD Values, and access to the UCD elearning platform can be found (opens in a new window)LinkedIn Learning.  Another fun and interesting way to get to know the UCD campus is through our (opens in a new window)Virtual Tour.

Booking

 Please book via the - New Staff Orientation link.

If you have any queries regarding the Orientation programme, please contact (opens in a new window)peopledevelopment@ucd.ie or call ext. 4919.

Who should attend?
This one hour workshop is aimed at staff wishing to learn more about the below topics.

• What is a research account?
• Proposal support, Grant Registration, Research Finance Office - comparison of roles
• Research Finance Office sections
• How-to: procure, hire staff, procure equipment/services, charge costs to the project, check your balance, etc.
• Guidelines re account management
• Post-award financial support
• Financial claims (cost statements)
• Audit
• Key financial controls
• Contract Completion/Account Closure

This one hour seminar is aimed at employees who are in the pre existing UCD Pension Schemes having joined the Public Sector pre 1^st January 2013.  It will provide an overview of the two options available for those interested in voluntarily augmenting their UCD Pension Benefits: Additional Voluntary Contributions and Notional Service Purchase. Please note the Notional Service Option is only available to employees who have a potential of 9 years service in UCD and who joined the Public Sector pre 1^st January 2013.

Note: Prior to booking please confirm that you are not a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme.  You can check this on your online pensions record through ESS

Booking
For details of upcoming events or to book your place, please visit the HR Pensions & Retirement booking centre

If you have any further queries on this programme, please contact (opens in a new window)peopledevelopment@ucd.ie or call ext 4919.

This one hour seminar is aimed at all employees who have commenced work in UCD within the last few months and who are members of the Single Public Service Scheme.  In general, members of the Single Scheme are new entrants to public service on or after 1 January 2013.

Prior to booking please confirm that you are a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme.  You can check this on your online pensions record through Employee Self Service on InfoHub.

Booking
For details of upcoming events or to book your place, please visit the  HR Pensions & Retirement booking centre.

If you have any further queries on this programme, please contact (opens in a new window)peopledevelopment@ucd.ie or call ext 4919.

 Additional Resources:

• UCD Pensions

Who is this course for?

This two-day programme is for employees who are considering retirement in the next 24 months. The objective of the two-day programme is to provide participants with an overview of the wide-ranging changes associated with retirement and how they can best prepare for these, as well as guidance regarding personal retirement planning. 

How long is this course?

This is a two-day course on consecutive days

What topics will be covered?

• Planning for retirement
• Health & Lifestyle 
• Psychological Preparation / Social Engagement 
• State Pension and Social Welfare 
• Finance / Money 
• Legal 
• Taxation 

Do I need to prepare anything before or after the session? 

You will be provided with a “Retirement Workbook” which is designed to support the information and the other materials course participants receive as part of their retirement planning course. The exercises within this workbook are structured to help participants collect their thoughts about retirement, reflect on their own personal circumstances and to stimulate different ways of thinking and generate new ideas. Participants are asked to work through the content of this workbook to help them design a meaningful plan for making the most of their time in retirement.

Booking

For details of upcoming events or to book your place on available courses, please visit the (opens in a new window)HR - Professional Development booking centre  If your chosen course is fully booked or no longer available, you can access the UCD LinkedIn learning portal via your UCD Connect login where you will find a range of eLearning courses. 

If you have any further queries on this programme, please contact (opens in a new window)peopledevelopment@ucd.ie or call ext 4919.

Who is this course for?

This training is for UCD staff including members of the human research ethics committees, the TMRECs and the URECs. The course focuses on Research Ethics in UCD and the processes that are involved in obtaining a review.

Description: This course is intended to assist staff (including supervisors and researchers) in understanding research ethics in UCD, the processes involved and what obtaining an ethics review entails.  It also provides an overview of reviewing tiers and the difference between a full review and a low risk review.

How long is this course?

1 hour 

Booking: 
For details of upcoming events or to book your place on available courses, please visit the (opens in a new window)HR - Professional Development booking centre.  If your chosen course is fully booked or no longer available, you can access the UCD LinkedIn learning portal via your UCD Connect login where you will find a range of eLearning courses. 

If you have any further queries on this programme, please contact (opens in a new window)(opens in a new window)peopledevelopment@ucd.ie or call ext 4919.

Who should attend? This course is aimed at staff members whose role involves any form of communication with students.

Description: The aim of this workshop is to equip staff with the knowledge and practical skills to identify and effectively respond to Distressed and/or at Risk Students.  This will facilitate early intervention and increase the likelihood of students being linked with support services which is crucial to their mental health. 

Scheduling Notes: The course which is divided into two parts - Responding to Distressed Students and Responding to At Risk Students and is delivered over 1 full day when delivered in a classroom setting, and over two half-day workshops when delivered using the online platform Zoom. This bespoke training presentation designed for 3rd Level Institutions includes audio- visual scenarios, group and experiential work.

Course Notes: Participants will be sent case scenarios via email ahead of the course which will be used for the group work segment of the training. 

Provider: UCD Student Counselling Service

Booking:

Please note we are awaiting confirmation of 2024-2025 dates.  As soon as these dates are finalised this workshop will be available to book on our booking centre.

For details of upcoming events or to book your place on available courses, please visit the (opens in a new window)HR - Professional Development booking centre  If your chosen course is fully booked or no longer available, you can access the UCD LinkedIn learning portal via your UCD Connect login where you will find a range of eLearning courses. 

If you have any further queries on this programme, please contact (opens in a new window)peopledevelopment@ucd.ie or call ext 4919.