Content Information
The FY26 PDS Course Catalog is now available! You will find detailed course information, calendars, competencies, and more in the following pages.
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Transform differences into strengths. Crucial Teams is designed to turn team differences from a source of friction into a source of strength. This course is based on the Strength Deployment Inventory® (SDI), a workplace personality assessment that helps you gain greater awareness of how you approach work and relate to others.
What is included: In this session, you and your teammates will complete the SDI assessment and receive a personalized report detailing the unique motives and strengths you bring to the workplace. Together, you will:
- Discover what drives your work individually.
- Gain a greater appreciation for one another’s styles.
- Learn practical skills to improve collaboration and communication.
Cost: $350 per participant
Schedule Your Team: To bring this training to your team, please contact PDS at pds@iowa.gov.
Workplace relationships are crucial to people’s well being and performance at work. The Strength Deployment Inventory® (SDI) provides insights about your motives, strengths, and how you experience conflict, to help you improve your relationships—and your results—one interaction at a time.
As a part of the SDI training, you will complete the assessment and receive your results prior to the class. In the training session you will learn how to utilize the SDI dashboard and measure your core motives, how you experience conflict, the personal strengths you use most productively, and the strengths you sometimes overuse, and which can limit your effectiveness.
Cost: $154 per participant
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Check out upcoming course offerings!
Register through Workday learning by clicking on the course name.
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Leading Through Change
February 5, 2026
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Virtual
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Managing Conflict & Resistance in the Workplace
February 10, 2026
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Virtual
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Foundations of Public Sector Budgeting
February 10-11, 2026
8:30AM - 12:00PM
Virtual
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Project Management Seminar
February 11-12, 2026
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Virtual
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Advanced Procurement Certification
February 12, 2026
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Virtual
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Emotional Intelligence
February 18, 2026
8:30AM - 4:30PM
In-person
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Dimensions of Behavior
February 18, 2026
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Virtual
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Civility Training for Employees
February 19, 2026
8:30AM - 12:30PM
Virtual
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Introduction to State Procurement
February 25, 2026
8:30AM - 12:30PM
Virtual
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Hiring with Confidence: Manager Essentials
Manager Webinar
February 25, 2026
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Virtual
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Advanced Principles of Communication Part 1: Authenticity
March 3, 2026
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Virtual
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Professional Impact
March 4, 2026
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Virtual
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Advanced Principles of Communication Part 2: Coaching
March 10, 2026
8:30AM - 4:30PM
In-person
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The Power of Habit
March 10-12, 2026
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Virtual
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Shaping Effective & Engaged Teams
March 11, 2026
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Virtual
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Inclusive Leadership and Belonging in the Workplace
March 17-18, 2026
8:30AM - 12:30PM
Virtual
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Excellence in Public Service
March 17, 2026
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Virtual
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Developing Employees
March 19, 2026
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Virtual
Safety Courses
Use the link the bottom of the screen to view safety course offerings. At the top of the safety offerings page, you will find a table of contents that you can use to jump to specific courses. Use the "Back to Top" links embedded throughout each page to return to its table of contents.
Contact
Reach out to pds@iowa.gov with any questions.