At the University of Oklahoma (OU), we believe that the strength of our institution is rooted in the growth of the people who contribute their talent and dedication each day toward fulfilling our purpose, mission, and strategic plan. For this reason, we are committed to supporting the learning and development of employees across all three campuses.
Learning & Development Human Resources
(405) 271-2180
Interactive workshops and structured courses provide practical, skill-based learning opportunities designed to enhance workplace effectiveness. Offerings include instructor-led sessions with subject matter experts and flexible, and self-paced online learning through LinkedIn Learning that supports growth in technical, leadership, and professional skills.
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Our leadership programs provide focused development experiences for employees serving in, or preparing for, formal leadership roles. Through cohort-based learning, applied practice, and strategic skill-building, participants gain the tools and insight needed to effectively lead teams, manage performance, and support organizational success.
We collaborate with OU departments and colleges across all three campuses, offering consultation and planning support, customized training, and access to professional services to support organizational effectiveness and team performance.
Our goal is to equip your organization with the tools, knowledge, and strategies needed to achieve your goals and meet targeted outcomes. Whether you aim to improve team dynamics, craft a mission and vision statement, or enhance communication, we are here to support you every step of the way.
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At OU, required training is a fundamental aspect of clarifying employee expectations and responsibilities. It plays a vital role in minimizing legal, financial, and physical risks that may arise during your employment. This training covers a wide range of topics, including state and federal laws, university policies, and procedures relevant to your role within the organization. We understand that these are essential for every employee, regardless of their position.
Supervisors and managers hold the responsibility of ensuring that their team members complete all required training. It is a critical part of our commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment.
All employees should complete the required training based on their campus and specific role. To determine the specific requirements for your role, please consult with your supervisor. This ensures that you receive training that aligns with your job's unique responsibilities and requirements.
According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the time you spend on required training, supervisor-recommended training, or job-specific training is considered compensatory time worked. This means you will be compensated for the time spent on these essential training activities.
Required training should be completed as described below. Tulsa employees should look at training requirements based on their program.
All new and current employees (students, temporary, part-time, and full-time) must complete the training within the first 30 days of employment and then again annually.
When it's time for you to take this training, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System which includes instructions and a link to this online training. No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Learning System Administrator [nopreply@sumtotalsystems.com]". You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click on "Take Registered Training."
All employees must complete General Safety/Hazard Communication annually. Employees in certain roles (such as lab techs, nurses, safety officers, and more) should check with their supervisor to determine additional environmental safety training requirements.
When it's time for you to take this training, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System which includes instructions and a link to this one-hour online training. No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Learning System Administrator [nopreply@sumtotalsystems.com]". You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click on "Take Required Training."
For more information, contact the Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) at (405) 271-3000.
In the event of a fire, every second counts. Knowing how to operate a fire extinguisher and where to find help can mean the difference between life and death. To ensure that all OU employees know these important life-saving procedures and to comply with federal regulations, employees are required to complete the updated Fire Safety training each year.
When it's time for you to take this training, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System (LMS) which includes instructions and a link to the short, 15-minute online training. No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Learning System Administrator [nopreply@sumtotalsystems.com]". You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click on "Take Required Training."
Questions: Contact the Fire Marshal offices in Norman (fire@ou.edu).
This is a one-time requirement for all full-time employees.
Within first 60 days of employment.
Self-enroll at onpoint.ou.edu. Login and click on the “Library” tab at the top of the page and choose Standards of Conduct from the list of courses. This course is not automatically assigned at this time.
The Conflict of Interest training course is designed to provide University employees with basic information about what constitutes a conflict of interest or conflict of commitment as required by the OU Board of Regents Individual Conflict of Interest Policy.
Conflicts of interest, when unmanaged or not disclosed, can harm the University’s mission and result in a loss of public trust in our research and individual medical and scientific contributions. Therefore, it is necessary for all employees to complete this training on a regular basis (once every four years) and submit a COI Disclosure Form annually.
When it's time for you to take this training, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System which includes instructions and a link to the, 45-minute online training. No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Learning System Administrator [nopreply@sumtotalsystems.com]". You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click on "Take Required Training."
There are two components to the Conflicts of Interest process. The training portion housed in OnPoint is assigned every 4 years. In addition to the training module a disclosure form is required to be submitted annually. For Norman employees you will receive an email from Navex - donotreply@policytech.com with a link to the form when it is time to complete it each year.
All new employees must complete an online cybersecurity course from KnowBe4 within the first 30 days of employment. Current employees must complete a cybersecurity course annually.
Within the first 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
This course will be automatically assigned through the KnowBe4 system. Employees will receive an email from ouit@ou.edu with instructions to logon to the KnowBe4 system. You may also log in directly to KnowBe4 using a browser at "training.knowbe4.com" using your OU email address and password.
For more information visit OU IT Cybersecurity.
The purpose of this training is to raise awareness and encourage proactive behavior in identifying, reporting, and potentially preventing fraud. This is an annual requirement for university employees.
When it's time for you to take this training, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System which includes instructions and a link to this 30 minute online training. No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Onpoint LMS - Do not Reply [onpoint_noreply@ou.edu]". You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click review your assigned training list.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) protects patient and research participant health information and informs patients and participants of their rights with respect to the Protected Health Information (PHI).
All workforce members (employees, trainees, and volunteers) at the locations listed below must take the online HIPAA Privacy and Security training within 5 days of employment, enrollment, or appointment. Health Care Component managers must also provide a written or oral review of their specific HIPAA Policies and procedures relevant to the employee’s duties prior to giving the employees physical or electronic access to PHI. The online HIPAA Privacy and Security training must also be taken annually.
Temporary employees and Volunteers are required to take online HIPAA Privacy and Security training if they will be volunteering for five days or more, regardless of whether the days are consecutive. Departments are required to provide personal HIPAA training to individuals who will provide services for fewer than five days before giving the individual physical or electronic access to PHI.
Log in with your OU username and password on the HIPAA Online Training site. If you don't have access to the training, ask your supervisor about it.
Supervisors or payroll coordinators will assign the once-yearly safety training below to employees based on job duties and work environment. Training assignments are submitted through the PeopleSoft ePAF system. Contact Payroll and Employee Services about how to assign the safety training. Contact the Environmental Health & Safety Office about training content or requirements.
Training is required once a year. When it's time for you to take one of the online courses, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System (LMS) which includes instructions and a link to access the online training. You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click on "Take Required Training." No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Learning System Administrator [nopreply@sumtotalsystems.com]".
*DOT Shipping training is required every three years.
FERPA training is recommended for all employees whose job duties require that they regularly handle or review education records. Education records are defined as any student record that is maintained by the university.
FERPA training should be completed within the first 30 days of employment or before an employee can be given access to any student record systems including Banner and Cognos. This training should be successfully completed every 24 months after the initial FERPA training.
When it's time for you to take this training, you will receive an email from OnPoint Learning Management System which includes instructions and a link to this 30-minute online training. No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Learning System Administrator [noreply@sumtotalsystems.com]". You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click on "Take Required Training."
The University of Oklahoma complies with federal Red Flag regulations. The following links increase awareness of risks to individuals and describe OU's responses to any Red Flag issue.
PCI Traning is assigned on an as-needed basis. If your position or duties require you to have a PCI card, it will be assigned to you through the Online Learning Management System.
Federal regulators of financial institutions and the Federal Trade Commission, 72 Fed. Reg. 63717 (November 9, 2007) published Red Flag regulations which require each financial institution or creditor that offers or maintains one or more covered accounts to develop and implement a "written Identify Theft prevention program" designed to detect, prevent and mitigate identify theft in connection with the opening of a covered account or any existing covered account.
A Campus Security Authority is an official of an institution who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including, but not limited to, campus police and campus security, individuals responsible for monitoring entrances into institutional buildings and/or property, individuals or organizations specified as a place where students and employees should report criminal offenses, student housing, student discipline, and campus judicial proceedings." For example, a dean of students who oversees student housing, a student center, or student extra-curricular activities, has significant responsibility for student and campus activities. Similarly, a director of athletics, a team coach, and a faculty advisor to a student group also have significant responsibility for student and campus activities. A single teaching faculty member is unlikely to have significant responsibility for student and campus activities, except when serving as an advisor to a student group or traveling on a university-sponsored overnight trip with students. A physician in a campus health center or a professional counselor in a counseling center whose only responsibility is to provide care to students is unlikely to have significant responsibility for student and campus activities. Clerical staff are unlikely to have significant responsibility for student and campus activities.
Training is required once a year. When it's time for you to take the courses, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System (LMS) which includes instructions and a link to access the online training. You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click on "Take Required Training." No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Learning System Administrator [nopreply@sumtotalsystems.com]". Employees who need this training, should have it designated by their departmental payroll coordinator in PeopleSoft.
All new and experienced College and Department faculty, staff or students who are responsible for organizing or supervising or who participate in University sponsored on campus or off campus events and activities directed toward children and teenagers under the age of 18. This training is also applicable to employees who work with third party organizations that bring such events and activities onto University campuses.
Training is required once a year. When it's time for you to take the courses, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System (LMS) which includes instructions and a link to access the online training. You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click on "Take Required Training." No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Learning System Administrator [nopreply@sumtotalsystems.com]". Employees who need this training, should have it designated by their departmental payroll coordinator in PeopleSoft.
All Norman employees who are, or may become, involved in conducting, administering, and/or otherwise managing any aspect of externally sponsored projects (research, creative activity, instruction/training, or public service) must complete the Sponsored Research and Compliance training, including faculty, staff, temporary employees, graduate assistants, student employees, and anyone who monitors, reconciles, or manages financial accounts for this type of activity. This also includes anyone who is eligible, but not currently performing, any of these responsibilities.
This training is required periodically every 1-3 years as assigned in OnPoint. Department administrators must first designate the training for each individual through the ePAF in HR PeopleSoft. When it's time for you to take the course, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System (LMS) which includes instructions and a link to access the online training. You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click on "Take Required Training." No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Learning System Administrator [nopreply@sumtotalsystems.com]".
This workshop helps individuals newly hired or promoted into an OU supervisory position gain clarity on expectations, build essential supervisory capabilities, and develop strategies for managing people, processes, and performance. The course supports supervisors in navigating their new responsibilities, developing productive teams, and ensuring compliance with OU policies and employment laws.
This training is required for all individuals who are newly hired or promoted into a staff supervisory position at OU.
Supervisors must complete this course within 90 days of OnPoint Learning Management System (LMS) assignment.
Supervisors will receive an email from OnPoint with instructions and a link to log in, register, and complete one of the required Live Zoom sessions. This must be done within 90 days of receiving the assignment/notification.
Participants must attend at least 90% of the session to receive completion credit. No action is required until you receive the OnPoint assignment email.
For more information, contact the HR Learning & Organizational Development Department (L&OD) at LearningAndDevelopment@ouhsc.edu.
Required training should be completed as described below. Tulsa employees should look at training requirements based on their program.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) protects patient health information and informs patients of their rights with respect to the Protected Health Information (PHI).
All OUHSC and OU-Tulsa HSC workforce members (employees, trainees, students, and volunteers) must take online HIPAA Privacy and Security training within 5 days of employment, enrollment, or appointment. Health Care Component managers must also provide a written or oral review of their specific HIPAA Policies and procedures relevant to the employee's duties prior to giving the employees physical or electronic access to PHI. The online HIPAA Privacy and Security training must be taken annually (electronic reminders will be generated for OUHSC employees).
Temporary employees and Volunteers are required to take the online HIPAA Privacy and Security training if they will be volunteering for five days or more, regardless of whether the days are consecutive. Departments are required to provide department-specific HIPAA training to individuals who will provide services for fewer than five days before giving the individual physical or electronic access to PHI.
Log in with your HSC username on the HIPAA Online Training site.
All new and current employees (students, temporary, part-time, and full-time) must complete the training within the first 30 days of employment and then again annually.
When it's time for you to take this training, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System which includes instructions and a link to this online training. No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Learning System Administrator [nopreply@sumtotalsystems.com]". You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click on "Take Registered Training."
All employees must complete General Safety/Hazard Communication annually. Employees in certain roles (such as lab techs, nurses, safety officers, and more) should check with their supervisor to determine additional environmental safety training requirements.
When it's time for you to take this training, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System which includes instructions and a link to this one-hour online training. No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Learning System Administrator [nopreply@sumtotalsystems.com]". You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click on "Take Required Training."
For more information, contact the Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) at (405) 271-3000.
In the event of a fire, every second counts. Knowing how to operate a fire extinguisher and where to find help can mean the difference between life and death. To ensure that all OU employees know these important life-saving procedures and to comply with federal regulations, employees are required to complete the updated Fire Safety training each year.
When it's time for you to take this training, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System which includes instructions and a link to the short, 15-minute online training. No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Learning System Administrator [nopreply@sumtotalsystems.com]". You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click on "Take Required Training."
Questions: Contact the Fire Marshal offices at HSC (fire-marshal@ouhsc.edu).
This is a one-time requirement for all full-time employees.
Within first 60 days of employment.
Self-enroll at onpoint.ou.edu. Login and click on the “Library” tab at the top of the page and choose Standards of Conduct from the list of courses. This course is not automatically assigned at this time.
The Conflict of Interest training course is designed to provide University employees with basic information about what constitutes a conflict of interest or conflict of commitment as required by the OU Board of Regents Individual Conflict of Interest Policy.
Conflicts of interest, when unmanaged or not disclosed, can harm the University’s mission and result in a loss of public trust in our research and individual medical and scientific contributions. Therefore, it is necessary for all employees to complete this training on a regular basis (once every four years) and submit a COI Disclosure Form annually.
When it's time for you to take this training, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System which includes instructions and a link to the, 45-minute online training. No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Learning System Administrator [nopreply@sumtotalsystems.com]". You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click on "Take Required Training."
There are two components to the Conflicts of Interest process. The training portion housed in OnPoint is assigned every 4 years. In addition to the training module a disclosure form is required to be submitted annually. For Norman employees you will receive an email from Navex - donotreply@policytech.com with a link to the form when it is time to complete it each year.
All new employees must complete an online cybersecurity course from KnowBe4 within the first 30 days of employment. Current employees must complete a cybersecurity course annually.
Within the first 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
This course will be automatically assigned through the KnowBe4 system. Employees will receive an email from ouit@ou.edu with instructions to logon to the KnowBe4 system. You may also log in directly to KnowBe4 using a browser at "training.knowbe4.com" using your OU email address and password.
For more information visit OU IT Cybersecurity.
The purpose of this training is to raise awareness and encourage proactive behavior in identifying, reporting, and potentially preventing fraud. This is an annual requirement for university employees.
When it's time for you to take this training, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System which includes instructions and a link to this 30 minute online training. No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Onpoint LMS - Do not Reply [onpoint_noreply@ou.edu]". You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click review your assigned training list.
Payroll coordinators will assign the once-yearly safety training below to employees based on job duties and work environment. Training assignments are submitted through the PeopleSoft ePAF system. Contact Payroll and Employee Services about how to assign the safety training. Contact the Environmental Health & Safety Office about training content or requirements.
This training is required once a year. When it's time for you to take one of the online courses, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System (LMS) which includes instructions and a link to access the online training. You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click on "Take Required Training." No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Learning System Administrator [nopreply@sumtotalsystems.com]".
*DOT Shipping training is required every three years
All HSC Payroll Coordinators are required to complete an online training through OnPoint Learning Management System (LMS). When it's time for you to take this training, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System which includes instructions and a link to access the online training. No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Learning System Administrator [nopreply@sumtotalsystems.com]". You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click on "Required Training."
FERPA training is recommended for all employees whose job duties require that they regularly handle or review education records. Education records are defined as any student record that is maintained by the university. FERPA training should be completed within the first 30 days of employment or before an employee can be given access to any student record systems including Banner and Cognos. This training should be successfully completed every 24 months after the initial FERPA training.
When it's time for you to take this training, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System which includes instructions and a link to this 30-minute online training. No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Learning Management System Administrator [noreply@sumtotalsystems.com]". You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click on "Take Required Training."
The University of Oklahoma complies with federal Red Flag regulations. The following links increase awareness of risks to individuals and describe OU's responses to any Red Flag issue.
Federal regulators of financial institutions and the Federal Trade Commission, 72 Fed. Reg. 63717 (November 9, 2007) published Red Flag regulations which require each financial institution or creditor that offers or maintains one or more covered accounts to develop and implement a "written Identify Theft prevention program" designed to detect, prevent and mitigate identify theft in connection with the opening of a covered account or any existing covered account.
A Campus Security Authority is an official of an institution who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including, but not limited to, campus police and campus security, individuals responsible for monitoring entrances into institutional buildings and/or property, individuals or organizations specified as a place where students and employees should report criminal offenses, student housing, student discipline, and campus judicial proceedings." For example, a dean of students who oversees student housing, a student center, or student extra-curricular activities, has significant responsibility for student and campus activities. Similarly, a director of athletics, a team coach, and a faculty advisor to a student group also have significant responsibility for student and campus activities. A single teaching faculty member is unlikely to have significant responsibility for student and campus activities, except when serving as an advisor to a student group or traveling on a university-sponsored overnight trip with students. A physician in a campus health center or a professional counselor in a counseling center whose only responsibility is to provide care to students is unlikely to have significant responsibility for student and campus activities. Clerical staff are unlikely to have significant responsibility for student and campus activities.
Training is required once a year. When it's time for you to take the courses, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System (LMS) which includes instructions and a link to access the online training. You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click on "Take Required Training." No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Learning System Administrator [nopreply@sumtotalsystems.com]". Employees who need this training, should have it designated by their departmental payroll coordinator in PeopleSoft.
All new and experienced College and Department faculty, staff or students who are responsible for organizing or supervising or who participate in University sponsored on campus or off campus events and activities directed toward children and teenagers under the age of 18. This training is also applicable to employees who work with third party organizations that bring such events and activities onto University campuses.
Training is required once a year. When it's time for you to take the courses, you will receive an email from the OnPoint Learning Management System (LMS) which includes instructions and a link to access the online training. You may also log in directly to the OnPoint LMS and click on "Take Required Training." No action is required until you receive the email from OnPoint. The From address on the email will be "Learning System Administrator [nopreply@sumtotalsystems.com]". Employees who need this training, should have it designated by their departmental payroll coordinator in PeopleSoft.
This workshop helps individuals newly hired or promoted into an OU supervisory position gain clarity on expectations, build essential supervisory capabilities, and develop strategies for managing people, processes, and performance. The course supports supervisors in navigating their new responsibilities, developing productive teams, and ensuring compliance with OU policies and employment laws.
This training is required for all individuals who are newly hired or promoted into a staff supervisory position at OU.
Supervisors must complete this course within 90 days of OnPoint Learning Management System (LMS) assignment.
Supervisors will receive an email from OnPoint with instructions and a link to log in, register, and complete one of the required Live Zoom sessions. This must be done within 90 days of receiving the assignment/notification.
Participants must attend at least 90% of the session to receive completion credit. No action is required until you receive the OnPoint assignment email.
For more information, contact the HR Learning & Organizational Development Department (L&OD) at LearningAndDevelopment@ouhsc.edu.
