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Course Offerings
- Course Catalog for detailed descriptions of courses and course dates.
- Certificates At-A-Glance for a quick look at courses and dates within each certificate.
- Courses by Topic for courses organized by specific skill areas.
- Course Fees for a list of fees associated with each course.
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Class Spotlight
Check out these featured upcoming courses! Enroll through the LMS.
Advanced Procurement Certification | Mar 30 | 8:30-4:30 | In person
Prepare to conduct procurement actions with an estimated value between $5,000 and $50,000. *Must take Introduction to State Procurement as a prerequisite.
Strategies for Achieving Work/Life Balance | Apr 5 & May 9 | 8:30-4:30 | Apr 5 - in Person & May 9 - virtual
Discover what is important and how to make time for things that matter most at home and at work.
Crucial Conversations | Apr 10-14 | 9:00-11:30 | Virtual
Learn how to speak and be heard, surface the best idea, make the highest-quality decisions, and act with unity and commitment.
Financial & Budgeting | Apr 10 | 8:30-4:30 | In person
Gain a basic understanding of the budgetary process and the fundamentals of the statutory framework.
Generational Diversity | Apr 12 | 8:30-4:30 | In person
Gain insight into each generation's values, how history has shaped their paradigm of the world, and how to best identify with each.
Project Management Fundamentals | Apr 20 | 8:30-4:30 | In Person
Dive into the processes, knowledge areas, inputs, and outputs you need to manage projects effectively.
On-Demand Offerings
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Anti-Discrimination
- Creating a Violence-Free Workplace
- Preventing Sexual Harassment for Employees
- Preventing Sexual Harassment for Managers/Supervisors
- Role of the Lead Worker
- State Government Foundations
- Substance Abuse Policy
- Over 90+ Safety Courses
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Special Sessions
If you identify a training need that requires customized training or special sessions, PDS will work with supervisors or managers to obtain the needed training. This may involve working with current PDS contractors or identifying other training professionals to develop or deliver the needed training. PDS can arrange sessions to best meet the work group's schedule and to deliver the training in a timely, effective manner.
To begin coordinating a special session for your department, please contact PDS at 515-281-5456 or pds@iowa.gov.