Self-Paced Training Modules

Self-Paced training courses available to Human Resources staff.

Statewide Training is committed to supporting a successful employee learning experience through the delivery of relevant training in the most effective and efficient method for conveying critical job knowledge and skills. 

We are pleased to add eLearning to our current course offerings.                                   

As we continue to broaden our development and delivery of training, we actively encourage you to let us know how we are doing. Your participation and feedback help us determine which statewide training needs are most critical, so we can plan accordingly.            

To offer your comments or feedback please contact us at ppsdtraining@sco.ca.gov

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Adobe Connect

• How to use Adobe Connect eLearn

Basic Prerequisites

• Introduction to Forms
• Introduction to State Business Partners
• Mainframe Systems Overview

California Code of Regulations (CCR)

• CCR 599.608 Qualifying Monthly Pay Period
• CCR 599.682 Qualifying Service for Merit and Special In-grade Salary Adjustment
• CCR 599.683 Merit Salary Adjustment
• CCR 599.685 Special In-Grade Salary Adjustment

California State Disability Insurance

• Module 1
• Module 2
• Module 3
• Module 4

California Leave Accounting System Series click here

Employee Action Request (EAR) Std. 686 Form/W-4

• EAR/W-4 eLearning for All Agencies, CSUs & USPS
• EAR/W-4 eLearning for HR Department Staff

Employment History Overview

• How to Read the Employment History Type Screen Using the History Type Chart: 

Fundamentals of Payroll

• Module 1:  Negative Attendance Reconciliation Process
• Module 2:  Using STD 674 A/R:  Accounts Receivable and Leave Offset Process
• Module 3:  Overtime, Pay Adjustments, and Shift Differentials
• Module 4:  Positive Attendance for Roll Codes 3 - 8
• Payroll Certification Process
• STD 674
• STD 674 Examples
• STD 674 A/R
• STD 674D

Fundamental of Personnel

• Introduction Module
• Module 1 – Qualifying and Non-Qualifying Pay Periods
• Module 2 – Sick Leave and Vacation Leave
• Module 3 - Appointments

Garnishment Documentation

• Garnishment Basics
• Garnishment Disposable Income
• Garnishments Reference Guide

Lump Sum Separation Process Series click here 

Non-Industrial Disability Insurance

• Module 1 – NDI References
• Module 2 - NDI Claim Forms
• Module 3 - PAR Transactions

PAR Documentation

• PAR Errors: How to Identify Them & How to Avoid Them
• Virtual PAR Documentation (To be viewed prior to Virtual PAR Documentation class - online)
  • Intro/PAM Section 1
  • PAM Sections 2 & 3
  • PAM Sections 4 thru 10  
• Virtual PAR Documentation Workbook (To be completed prior to Virtual Documentation class - online)
  • PAR Documentation Virtual Workbook

The following modules are NOT REQUIRED prior to attending PAR Documentation virtual class.  These modules are provided to you for additional PAR Documentation information.

• PAR Documentation (Comprehensive Archive)
  • LEARNING MODULE 1:  PAR Purpose/Use Appointment Transactions Overview
  • LEARNING MODULE 2:  Miscellaneous Change Transactions and Separation Transactions
  • LEARNING MODULE 3:  Use of PAM Section 2 to look up PAR line items 1-9 when documenting your Padded or Turnaround PAR
  • LEARNING MODULE 4: PAR Documentation practice

Paycheck Tutorial

• eLearning: http://cacontrollers.adobeconnect.com/pambnr1o1rpf/
• Paycheck Tutorial Printable Version

Retirement

• Item 505 Retirement Codes

Salary Determinations

Introduction to Salary Determinations

• Appointments and Status
• Fundamentals of Salary Determinations
• Introduction to New Salary Determination Instruction and SPB rule 429
• Module 1

Advanced Salary Determinations

• Introduction to the CalHR Rules

Stipulations

• How to Process Stipulations

Workers' Compensation

• Module I - Introduction, general understanding, and key forms
• Module II - Employee history scenarios and communication
• Module III - Supplementation and payable documents
• Module IV - Personnel Specialist resources