Extended Leaves of Absence - Training Eligibility
The Absence Management training equips Initiators and Approvers with the knowledge and hands-on experience to initiate, update, and extend employee leaves of absence, as well as return employees from leave in UCPath. Learners will also explore reporting tools—including a Cal Answers dashboard and a Cognos report—to monitor employees on leave. This training blends demonstrations, simulations, and practice activities to ensure confidence in both navigation and transaction accuracy. Over time, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of leave processes, recognize common patterns, and anticipate the impact of leave transactions on other UCPath functions.
Eligible Groups Include:
- Certain ERSO and L&S transactors
- Berkeley Regional Services (BRS) Users
Required for:
- Initiators submitting Extended Leaves of Absence transactions.
Recommended for:
- Approvers approving and denying Extended Leaves of Absence 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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Absence Management On-Demand eCourse
- Time required: 90 - 120 minutes
- Format: online eCourse
- Required for: Extended Leave of Absence Initiators
- Recommended for: Extended Leave of Absence Approvers
- Content: Offers detailed instruction on the Extended Leave of Absence module, including key concepts and terminology, how to enter different types of leaves, and reporting options.