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 the Intro to UCPath online eLearning course.
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On-demand, 65 minutes
- Complete the Intro eCourse 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:
- Understand UCPath’s key benefits and the role of the UCPath Center.
- Learn key terms, acronyms, and system modules.
- Navigate UCPath, including field types, data entry, and help resources.


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.