Frequently Asked Questions - WHAT IF I’VE ALREADY DONE TRAINING?

WHAT IF I’VE ALREADY DONE TRAINING?

Do any other workshops fulfill the requirements for the BPM Part 1: Grow Today certificate?

No. No other workshops fulfill the requirements for the BPM Part 1: Grow Today certificate.

Will all KEYS program certificates be honored, i.e. those completed prior to the rebranding?

The Berkeley People Management program replaced the former campus supervisory program,  Keys to Enhance Your Supervisory Success (KEYS). Workshops in the KEYS program were last taught in 2017. Content taken towards completion of any KEYS program certificates will not be counted towards completion of any Berkeley People Management certificates, as workshop materials are continually updated due to the changing nature of the workforce and the evolution of employment policies.

What if I have completed another series in the Berkeley People Management program, do I still need to complete the Berkeley People Management Part 1: Grow Today?

For staff positions, all applicants for "internal UC Berkeley" recruitments for supervisory or managerial positions posted on or after July 1, 2020, must have completed the Berkeley People Management (BPM) Part 1: Grow Today online training series prior to applying. In addition, all managers and supervisors must complete the BPM Part 1: Grow Today series by June 30, 2022. 

For academic positions, only academic appointees who directly supervise staff employees will be required to complete this training.