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  1. Leadership and People Management
  2. Communication Skills
  3. Workplace Relationships and Team Effectiveness
  4. Personal Growth and Wellbeing
  5. New Employees
  6. Compliance and Legal
  7. Health and Safety

All LOD courses are offered online and on demand, providing flexible professional development opportunities that fit into your busy schedule.

COURSE NAME DURATION COURSE DESCRIPTION
LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Lead with Emotional Intelligence 30 minutes Emotional intelligence influences how leaders communicate, make decisions, and manage relationships. This course explores key components such as self-awareness, emotional regulation, and social awareness, and how they apply in workplace situations. The focus is on understanding behavior and responding effectively in a range of leadership contexts.
Build Trust That Lasts 30 minutes Trust is built through consistent behavior, clear communication, and reliability over time. This course explores the key factors that influence trust in leadership and how trust can be strengthened or damaged in everyday interactions. The focus is on practical behaviors that support credibility and strong working relationships.
Motivate Your Team 10 minutes Motivation is influenced by how work is structured, communicated, and recognized. This course explores the factors that contribute to engagement and how leaders and teams can create an environment that supports motivation. It focuses on practical strategies that connect individual effort to meaningful work.
Process Employee Payroll and I-9s 30 minutes Before a new employee begins work at WVU, specific steps must be completed to ensure payroll is processed correctly and I-9 documentation is verified. This course provides an overview of these requirements, including key responsibilities, timelines, and compliance considerations. It focuses on helping supervisors understand when employees are eligible to begin work and how to complete required processes accurately and efficiently.
Transition from Peer to Leader 10 minutes Moving from a peer role into a leadership position requires a shift in expectations, relationships, and responsibilities. This course focuses on navigating that transition by establishing boundaries, building credibility, and redefining working relationships. It explores common challenges and practical ways to lead effectively in a new role.
Lead Through Change 1 hour Communication plays a critical role in how change is understood and accepted. This course focuses on how to communicate clearly and consistently during change initiatives. It explores how messaging can support clarity, reduce uncertainty, and maintain engagement.
Lead Performance Conversations 1 hour Performance review conversations are a key opportunity to provide meaningful feedback, strengthen relationships, and support employee development. This course explores how to prepare for and navigate these conversations with clarity and intention. It examines best practices for delivering and receiving feedback, addressing challenging or sensitive topics, and using performance discussions to recognize contributions and identify growth opportunities. The course also highlights available resources to support a more consistent and effective review process.
Navigate WVU Performance Management 1 hour Performance management at WVU is an ongoing process that supports employee growth, engagement, and alignment with organizational goals. This course provides an overview of the full performance management cycle, including goal setting, coaching and counseling, and formal performance reviews. It explores how these components work together to create clarity, support development, and strengthen communication between leaders and employees.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Build Empathy at Work 40 minutes Empathy shapes how people communicate, collaborate, and respond to one another in the workplace. This course explores what empathy looks like in practice and how it influences everyday interactions, team dynamics, and workplace culture. It also examines common barriers to empathy and provides practical ways to build more thoughtful, responsive communication.
Strengthen Professional Communication 30 minutes Effective communication is essential to how work gets done across teams and roles. This course focuses on building core communication skills that support clarity, professionalism, and collaboration in the workplace. It explores how messages are delivered and received, common communication challenges, and ways to communicate more effectively in a variety of situations.
Write Effective Emails 10 minutes Email is one of the most common communication tools at work, but unclear messages can slow everything down. In this session, participants will learn how to write emails with a clear purpose, structure messages for readability, and adjust tone based on the situation. The focus is on writing emails that are easy to understand and prompt the right response.
Business Writing That Gets Results 55 minutes Written communication plays a critical role in how information is shared and understood in the workplace. This course focuses on improving clarity, structure, and tone across a range of business writing formats, from emails to reports. Emphasis is placed on organizing ideas effectively and communicating in a way that supports understanding and action.
Master Verbal Communication 1 hour Verbal communication shapes how others understand your ideas, your intent, and your professionalism. This session focuses on building confidence in everyday conversations—whether you’re sharing information, asking questions, or contributing in meetings. Participants will practice clear messaging, active listening, and staying present in conversations, even in challenging or high-pressure situations.
Build Emotional Intelligence at Work 30 minutes Emotional intelligence plays a critical role in how individuals communicate, respond to challenges, and build relationships at work. This course explores the core components of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. It examines how emotions influence behavior and provides a framework for understanding and improving how individuals interact with others in a workplace setting.
WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPS AND TEAM EFFECTIVENESS
Build Strong Workplace Relationships 1 hour Strong workplace relationships are built through trust, communication, and consistent behavior over time. This course explores how individuals contribute to the quality of their working relationships with both coworkers and supervisors. It examines the habits and behaviors that strengthen collaboration, the actions that can weaken trust, and practical ways to repair and rebuild relationships when challenges arise.
Navigate Difficult Conversations 40 minutes Avoiding difficult conversations can lead to bigger problems over time. This session helps participants approach challenging discussions with clarity and confidence. Participants will learn how to prepare for conversations, manage emotions, communicate directly without escalating tension, and focus on solutions rather than blame.
Navigate Workplace Challenges 35 minutes Workplace challenges are a normal part of team dynamics. This course explores common issues such as communication breakdowns, conflicting priorities, and difficult interactions. It focuses on practical ways to respond effectively and maintain professionalism in a variety of situations.
The Four Appreciation Languages at Work 10 minutes People experience appreciation in different ways, and understanding those differences can improve how recognition is received. This course introduces four primary appreciation preferences and how they apply in a workplace setting. It focuses on aligning recognition with individual needs.
Work Through Change 35 minutes Change introduces uncertainty that can affect performance, communication, and engagement. This course explores how individuals experience change and how to navigate transitions more effectively. It focuses on building awareness, managing reactions, and maintaining focus during periods of change.
Build a Culture of Appreciation 35 minutes Employee appreciation and recognition play a critical role in engagement, motivation, and overall team performance. This course explores how leaders can create a culture where employees feel consistently valued through meaningful and authentic recognition. It examines the difference between appreciation and recognition, the importance of timing and frequency, and how to tailor recognition to individual preferences. The course also provides practical strategies for delivering feedback that is specific, impactful, and aligned with team and organizational goals.
PERSONAL GROWTH AND WELLBEING
Set Goals That Work 40 minutes Effective goal setting connects long-term priorities with day-to-day work. This course focuses on creating clear, realistic goals and translating them into actionable steps. Participants will explore how to define goals, track progress, and maintain focus over time.
Take Control of Your Time 1 hour Time management directly impacts productivity, focus, and stress levels. This course explores how time is currently used and how it can be managed more effectively. It focuses on prioritization, planning, and building realistic schedules that support both daily work and long-term goals.
Solve Problems Step by Step 1 hour Problem-solving is a skill that can be developed through a structured approach. This course introduces a five-step process for identifying problems, developing solutions, and evaluating outcomes. It focuses on building consistency and clarity when approaching challenges.
Practice Self-Care at Work 10 minutes Sustained performance requires more than just productivity—it requires energy, focus, and recovery. This course explores practical approaches to self-care within the context of a busy work environment. Participants will consider how small, consistent habits can support both well-being and effectiveness over time.
Developing a Growth Mindset for Success 30 minutes The way individuals approach challenges, feedback, and setbacks has a direct impact on their ability to grow and improve. This course explores the concept of growth mindset and how it influences learning, adaptability, and performance. Participants will examine how to shift thinking patterns to support continuous development in a changing work environment.
Manage Stress at Work 10 minutes Stress is a constant in most work environments, but how it is managed makes a significant difference in both performance and well-being. This course explores how stress shows up in the workplace and how it impacts focus, decision-making, and communication. Participants will examine practical ways to recognize stress early, respond effectively in the moment, and build habits that support more sustainable performance over time.
Prevent Burnout at Work 30 minutes Burnout develops gradually and can affect motivation, energy, and overall effectiveness at work. This course focuses on understanding the early signs of burnout and the conditions that contribute to it. Participants will explore ways to manage workload, set realistic boundaries, and create more sustainable work patterns that support long-term engagement.
Stay Calm Under Pressure 10 minutes High-pressure situations can quickly impact how we think, communicate, and respond. This course focuses on developing awareness of stress responses and building the ability to pause and respond more intentionally. Participants will explore techniques to manage reactions in the moment and maintain clarity during challenging situations.
NEW EMPLOYEES
New Employee Onboarding Journey 60 minutes This resource is designed to help you build a strong foundation for success as you begin your career at WVU. Along the way, you'll learn about the University, the mission and values that guide our work, and the resources, tools, and support available to help you thrive in your role.
New Supervisor Onboarding Journey 60 minutes This resource is designed to help you build a strong foundation for success as a people leader at WVU. Along the way, you’ll learn about your responsibilities as a supervisor, the policies and practices that guide your work, and the resources, tools, and support available to help you lead your team effectively.
COMPLIANCE AND LEGAL
The Clery Act 25 minutes The Clery Act is a federal law that was created in 1990 and requires that all postsecondary institutions participating in federal student financial assistance programs disclose campus crime statistics and other security information to students and the public. This eLearning course reviews the history of the Clery Act, its various components, and the role of the designated Campus Security Authority (CSA). If you would like to access this course, please email: CleryCompliance@mail.wvu.edu
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Campus Safety 35 minutes Campus safety requires awareness, preparation, and the ability to respond effectively in unexpected situations. This course provides an overview of several potential emergency scenarios and outlines appropriate response strategies for each. It focuses on building confidence in recognizing risks, understanding recommended actions, and making informed decisions during critical moments.
Suicide Prevention 20 minutes The purpose of this course is to provide you with an awareness of basic suicide prevention protocol and response. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
  1. Identify common warning signs that someone is thinking about suicide
  2. Demonstrate how to “check in” with someone showing warning signs of suicidal ideation
  3. Locate additional suicide prevention resources and crisis intervention policies at WVU.