Instructor Led Programs

Penn State Talent Management, in partnership with internal and external learning partners, offers a wide variety of live, online Instructor-led programs covering a range of business, soft skill, and Penn State-centric topics to meet your professional development goals. These programs are offered at no cost to University employees.

Looking for training related to Penn State systems (SIMBA, Canvas, etc.) or other technology and collaboration tools? IT Learning and Development offers instructor-led and asynchronous learning programs on a wide range of topics. Explore their events page to see upcoming opportunities. 

Upcoming Programs

Event Details

Subject Event Date Start Time Location

Setting Goals and Expectations for Individual Contributors

Performance management is a year round process which includes performance reviews. These reviews include goal setting, continuous feedback conversations and an end of year review. The process should be a collaborative effort to define expectations and enhance staff performance. Join us via Zoom to learn more about Penn State’s performance review program and how to begin strong by working with your supervisor to set goals and expectations for the current performance review year. You’ll be given useful guidelines, exercises, and examples that you can apply in order to successfully complete the first step of the performance review process!

Performance Management Tuesday, June 3, 2025 11:00 am - Noon Online

Setting Goals and Expectations for Managers

Join us via Zoom to learn more about Penn State’s performance review program and how to begin strong by helping your direct reports set goals and expectations for the current performance review year. You’ll be given useful guidelines, exercises, and examples that you can apply in order to help your direct report successfully complete the first step of the performance management process! This session will also help you prepare for being part of your own performance review process if you are a full-time staff member.

Performance Management Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Thursday, June 12, 2025, Thursday, July 17, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Online

Setting Goals and Expectations for Individual Contributors

Performance management is a year round process which includes performance reviews. These reviews include goal setting, continuous feedback conversations and an end of year review. The process should be a collaborative effort to define expectations and enhance staff performance. Join us via Zoom to learn more about Penn State’s performance review program and how to begin strong by working with your supervisor to set goals and expectations for the current performance review year. You’ll be given useful guidelines, exercises, and examples that you can apply in order to successfully complete the first step of the performance review process!

Performance Management Monday, June 9, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online

Attitude of Gratitude

Gratitude is the practice of affirming gifts and positivity in the world coupled with the recognition from which these resources stem. The practice offers physiological, psychological and social benefits improving on our bodies, minds and relationships. In this presentation, we’ll discuss the many benefits of gratitude and provide simple and manageable ways that offer significant results to cultivate gratitude in our everyday life. Provided by SupportLinc.

Health & Well-being Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:00 am - Noon Online

Setting Goals and Expectations for Managers

Join us via Zoom to learn more about Penn State’s performance review program and how to begin strong by helping your direct reports set goals and expectations for the current performance review year. You’ll be given useful guidelines, exercises, and examples that you can apply in order to help your direct report successfully complete the first step of the performance management process! This session will also help you prepare for being part of your own performance review process if you are a full-time staff member.

Performance Management Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Thursday, June 12, 2025, Thursday, July 17, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Online

Mentoring 101: The Basics for Mentors

Have you been approached by someone to be their mentor (or considered sharing your skills and experiences with others as a mentor)- and you’re not sure how to begin?

Join us for an information session to learn more about:

  • The benefits of mentoring
  • The roles of the mentor and mentee
  • Characteristics of a successful mentoring experience Identifying what you can offer—and how to step up

We will share mentoring best practices, hear from a mentoring pair about their mentoring journey (and why it was worth the time and effort) and provide a next step action plan to get you on your way as a mentor!

Career Tuesday, June 24, 2025 9:00 am - 10:30 am Online

Mentoring 101: The Basics for Mentees

Have you been thinking about finding a mentor but don’t know where to start?

Join us for an information session to learn more about:

  • The benefits of mentoring
  • The roles of the mentor and mentee
  • Characteristics of a successful mentoring experience
  • How to find a mentor

We will share mentoring best practices, hear from a mentoring pair about their mentoring journey (and why it was worth the time and effort) and provide a next step action plan to get you on your way as a mentee!

Career Tuesday, June 24, 2025 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Online

Setting Goals and Expectations for Individual Contributors

Performance management is a year round process which includes performance reviews. These reviews include goal setting, continuous feedback conversations and an end of year review. The process should be a collaborative effort to define expectations and enhance staff performance. Join us via Zoom to learn more about Penn State’s performance review program and how to begin strong by working with your supervisor to set goals and expectations for the current performance review year. You’ll be given useful guidelines, exercises, and examples that you can apply in order to successfully complete the first step of the performance review process!

Performance Management Monday, June 30, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am Online

Setting Goals and Expectations for Managers

Join us via Zoom to learn more about Penn State’s performance review program and how to begin strong by helping your direct reports set goals and expectations for the current performance review year. You’ll be given useful guidelines, exercises, and examples that you can apply in order to help your direct report successfully complete the first step of the performance management process! This session will also help you prepare for being part of your own performance review process if you are a full-time staff member.

Performance Management Wednesday, July 2, 2025 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Online

Dealing with Financial Stress provided by SupportLinc

Finances continues to be a major source of stress for many people. In this presentation, attendees will learn some of the most common causes of financial stress. Additionally, they’ll learn to recognize the negative effects of financial stress as well as practical strategies to reduce or eliminate it.

Financial Well-being Tuesday, July 8, 2025 11:00 am - Noon Online

Setting Goals and Expectations for Managers

Join us via Zoom to learn more about Penn State’s performance review program and how to begin strong by helping your direct reports set goals and expectations for the current performance review year. You’ll be given useful guidelines, exercises, and examples that you can apply in order to help your direct report successfully complete the first step of the performance management process! This session will also help you prepare for being part of your own performance review process if you are a full-time staff member.

Performance Management Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Thursday, June 12, 2025, Thursday, July 17, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Online

Building Positive Self-Esteem: Strategies for Success provided by SupportLinc

From time to time, everyone faces circumstances that make it hard to feel good about themselves. This presentation is designed to provide attendees with ideas and practical strategies that they can begin using immediately to increase self-esteem and can begin to develop an overall healthier mindset.

Health & Well-being Wednesday, August 6, 2025 11:00 am - Noon Online

SupportLinc EAP Overview for Benefits-eligible Employees

Life can be a juggling act. It takes time and energy to balance your work, family and personal wellbeing. The SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available around-the-clock, 365 days a year, to help manage life’s challenges, at no cost to Penn State benefit-eligible employees and their families. This seminar will provide an overview of SupportLinc services, expert guidance, and valuable resources – all 100% confidential – for a wide array of personal and work-related concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief, mindfulness, relationship issues, dependent care and much, much more.

Health & Well-being Wednesday, August 13, 2025 11:15 am - Noon Online

Mentoring 101: The Basics for Mentors

Have you been thinking about finding a mentor but don’t know where to start?

Join us for an information session to learn more about:

  • The benefits of mentoring
  • The roles of the mentor and mentee
  • Characteristics of a successful mentoring experience
  • How to find a mentor

We will share mentoring best practices, hear from a mentoring pair about their mentoring journey (and why it was worth the time and effort) and provide a next step action plan to get you on your way as a mentee!

Career Thursday, August 21, 2025 10:30 am - Noon Online

Mentoring 101: The Basics for Mentees

Have you been thinking about finding a mentor but don’t know where to start?

Join us for an information session to learn more about:

  • The benefits of mentoring
  • The roles of the mentor and mentee
  • Characteristics of a successful mentoring experience
  • How to find a mentor

We will share mentoring best practices, hear from a mentoring pair about their mentoring journey (and why it was worth the time and effort) and provide a next step action plan to get you on your way as a mentee!

Career Thursday, August 21, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Online