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How Do I sign up for a class after July 1, 2008?
It depends on the course, whether it has prerequisites, and whether you are seeking security access in the system. Visit the Training Services Web site at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/trainingservices/schedule/index.html for a list of courses you can enroll in online. For all other courses, contact Training Services at trngsvcs@umn.edu or 612-626-1373.
Where do I find my training registration details?
You may view a list of instructor-led classes you’re registered for by accessing your training record online. Go to the Employee Self-Service Training Registration and History page at http://hrss.umn.edu/trainingmenu/index.html. Then click on <Personal Training Record> under Track Your Training History. You will be sent an e-mail notification notifying you of any online classes you register for.
Can I reschedule a class?
Due to the large number of financial system users that will need to complete training between April and June 2008, a request to reschedule should be made only when absolutely necessary (e.g., due to illness, family emergency, etc.). If you do need to reschedule, you may not be able to get your first choice of dates, times, and/or locations as there will be only a limited number of spots available for rescheduling, and most of those times will be in the month of June. Please make every attempt to resolve any time/date conflicts by rescheduling other activities first before calling to reschedule your financial system training. Rescheduling requests will be accepted by Training Services after March 7 at 612-626-1373 or trngsvcs@umn.edu.
Can I trade places with a coworker?
No, you will not be able to trade places with a coworker. Anyone not on the sign-in sheet will not be admitted to that session. The reason for this is that the sign-in sheet will list only those financial system users who have fulfilled any required prerequisites for the course being offered that day. If you and a coworker want to switch your times/dates/locations with each other, you need to contact Training Services in order to be admitted to and receive credit for the class. Requests to swap times/dates/locations are handled by Training Services at 612-626-1373 or trngsvcs@umn.edu.
Are walk-ins allowed?
No. As noted in the previous answer, anyone not on the sign-in sheet will be not be admitted to the training session. If you want to find out if there are last-minute openings in a class, contact Training Services at 612-626-1373 or trngsvcs@umn.edu.
Where do I find the most current class materials?
Reference manuals, job aids, and workbooks can be found on the Training Services Web site at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/trainingservices/materials/index.html.
Do I need to register for assessments?
No. You will be automatically registered for assessments when you are registered for the accompanying classes. See the Assessment Instructions page for more information.
When should I take the assessments?
We recommend that you take assessments as soon as possible upon completion of a class, particularly where completion of an assessment is a prerequisite to get into another class. Most assessment-takers find it easiest to complete the assessment while the information is still fresh in their mind.
How do I get security access to the financial system?
Security access will be granted based on the completion and passing of required classes and assessments. For more information on security access and the access request form, follow this link.
Where can I go to practice in the system or take an online assessment?
Visit a training lab. Lab times and locations are listed on the Training Labs page at Training Services site. You may also use lab computers to take the online assessments.
Where can I find help while I’m learning the system?
In addition to your local resources, training labs are available for additional help. See the Training Labs page or more details about lab times and locations.
Where can I find answers to questions about the financial system?
Many answers to financial system questions can be found at the EFS Web site. Go to http://www.finsys.umn.edu. You may also e-mail questions to finsys@umn.edu.
Where can I find updated information about important dates to remember?
See the EFS calendar.
What are the system requirements for using PeopleSoft?
Follow this link for detailed system and browser requirements for PeopleSoft.
Who is my cluster director?
Follow this link for a list of cluster directors.
How do I contact Training Services?
260 West Bank Office Building
1300 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-626-1373
612-625-9841 (fax)
trngsvcs@umn.edu
www1.umn.edu/ohr/trainingservices/