Vacant Position Management - Training Eligibility
The Position Management training equips Initiators and Approvers with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to confidently create, update, and manage vacant positions in UCPath.
This training is designed to build both foundational knowledge and practical application through a two-part learning pathway:
- Complete the Position Management eCourse to learn key concepts, workflows, and Position Management best practices.
- Attend a live practice session to apply those concepts in the UCPath training environment and complete the required practical assessment.
This blended approach allows learners to build foundational knowledge at their own pace before practicing transactions in a low-stakes environment. Over time, as you become familiar with the system, you'll begin to recognize patterns and think about how these transactions fit into the bigger picture.
Eligible Groups Include:
- Department Users
- Berkeley Regional Services (BRS) Users
Required for:
- Initiators submitting Position Control transactions (creating new positions and updating existing vacant positions).
- Approvers approving and denying Position Control transactions.
Training Requirements
Technology Pre-Requisites
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Access to Global Protect VPN using the Library Access Full Tunnel gateway.
- Comfort with the following technology:
- multiple screens
- Zoom
- Google Suite (Calendar, Docs, Sheets)
- PDFs
- Check out our Technology Skills for UCPath Training webpage for links to technology training.
Training Pre-Requisites
Completion of Intro to UCPath (Live Instructor-Led Training)
Intro to UCPath provides the foundational knowledge needed to successfully navigate UCPath and understand how transactions impact employees, departments, and downstream workflows. This course is required before completing most module-specific UCPath training.
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Format: Live Instructor-Led Training (ILT)
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Length: 5 hours
- Register for the Intro course through the UC Learning Center.
- This course provides an overview of UCPath, PeopleSoft, and key system modules for users performing transactions beyond self-service.
- In this course, you will:
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Explore UCPath's core functions, modules, and interconnected workflows.
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Practice navigating UCPath, including inquiry pages like Person Organizational Summary, Job Data, Workforce Job Summary, and Add/Update Position Info.
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Learn key UCPath terminology, concepts, and Berkeley-specific support resources.
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Understand how transactions in one module can impact other areas of UCPath.
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Build a foundation for completing module-specific training and performing transactions with confidence.
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Position Management 2-Part Training Series
Part 1: On Demand eCourse
- Time required: 90 - 120 minutes
- Format: online eCourse
- Required for: (vacant) Position Management Initiators & Approvers
- Content: A self-paced eCourse that provides the foundational knowledge needed to perform Position Management transactions in UCPath. Topics include position lifecycle concepts, key fields, common workflows, transaction impacts, and Berkeley-specific best practices.
- Assessment: Learners will complete a knowledge assessment to verify understanding of Position Management concepts and workflows. Successful completion requires a score of 80% or higher.
Part 2: Live (Zoom) Practice Session
- Time required: 90 minutes
- Format: live instructor-led training on Zoom
- Register for a practice session through the UC Learning Center.
- Important: The UC Learning Center requires learners to complete the eCourse before they can register for a live practice session.
- Required for: (vacant) Position Management Initiators & Approvers
- Content: A live practice session designed to reinforce and apply concepts introduced in the Position Management eCourse. Learners will complete common Position Management transactions in the UCPath training environment, including creating new positions, copying existing positions, and updating position data.
- Assessment: class transactions submitted in the practice environment to verify skill readiness and ensure transaction accuracy. Requires an 80% or higher precision score to pass.