Overview

The Penn State Administrative Professionals Series – Level 1 (PSAPS1) program is the foundation of PSAPS. It is a highly interactive, instructor-led training program designed for Penn State employees in administrative roles. It aims to elevate your interpersonal, communication, and professional skills; while expanding your network of peers and provides a platform to learn through shared experiences and practices. PSAPS1 is offered each Spring (typically the last week of March thru April).

Details

Participants will complete a series of six (6) virtual classroom training sessions over a 6-week period. Participants should expect to devote 14.5 hours to attending the virtual classroom sessions, along with about 5 hours of pre and post program assignments. Upon completion of the PSAPS1, participants earn a customized certificate of completion.

Topics include: professionalism, networking, writing skills, relationship skills, project management, and adaptability/flexibility.

Schedule

PSAPS1 Schedule
Week Subject Title Date/Time
1 Introduction Introduction to the Penn State Administrative Professional Series Tuesday, March 26, 2024
9:30 am - 11:30 am
2 Professionalism Hacking the Human Mind: Powerful Presence, Non-Cringey Networking, and Emotional Fortitude Tuesday, April 2, 2024
1:30 pm- 4:00 pm
3 Relationship Skills Leveraging TRACOM SOCIAL STYLES in the Workplace Tuesday, April 9, 2024
9:30 am - Noon
4 Written Communication Enhancing Your Professional Writing Skills Tuesday, April 16, 2024
9:30 am - Noon
5 Time and Organizational Management Organizational, Time, and Project Management Essentials Tuesday, April 23, 2024
2:00 - 4:30 pm
6 Adaptability/Program Wrap-Up The Importance of Adaptability and Flexibility & Program Wrap-Up Tuesday, April 30, 2024
9:30 am - Noon