Required and Recommended Training
There are university-wide training courses required for all employees, some courses that are role-based and others that are based on the area of campus in which you work.
Each of these training courses are available in the OSU Learning Management System.
Use the search bar within the Learning Library to locate the course needed.
Your completion for each course will be recorded in the LMS. You will also have an option to print a completion certificate from the LMS if needed.
Module Descriptions
- Required Title VI, VII and IX Training
Employee Title VI, VII and Title IX Training is an annual requirement.
- Required IT Security Awareness Training
OSU is committed to educating all members of the OSU community who have been granted access to university data, whether faculty, staff, students or affiliates, on cybersecurity threats having the potential to cause harm to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of organizational data. In response to OSU Policy 3-0605, the Enterprise Information Technology provides an “Information Security Awareness Training” for faculty and staff who access the university’s information technology resources.
This module is required for all faculty and staff. Per the policy referenced above, all new employees must complete this training within their initial 30 days and all employees are required to complete this training program at least every 3 years thereafter.
- Required Performance Evaluation Online Training for Supervisors
This training is required for supervisors or anyone who conducts performance reviews and should be completed once every 3 years.
- Free Speech Training
In keeping with the university's commitment to foster an environment where free speech is protected and by state statute, all deans, heads of departments and individuals responsible for establishing free speech policies or handling free speech complaints must complete training every two years. Training courses are hosted by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and are available in the university's Learning Management System for on-demand learning.
- Minors on Campus
While not required campus-wide, this course may be required for your position. Contact your supervisor with questions.
Upon completion, your department may ask you to verify your completion by printing the certificate of completion, signing a document or completing a questionnaire.
- OSU Campus Mental Health Training Video
Although this course is not a campus-wide requirement, the information included in this video is important for all employees.
- OSU Clery Act Training
While not required campus-wide, this course may be required for your position. Contact your supervisor with questions.
- OSU Safety Training: Active Shooter
While not required campus-wide, this course is strongly encouraged and may be required for your position. Contact your supervisor with questions.
We encourage you to visit the OSU Personal Safety Tips page to learn more about campus safety and resources.
- OSU Search Committee Training
This module addresses foundational concepts and best practices for the recruitment and selection of faculty and staff for established search committees at Oklahoma State University.
- OSU E-Verify Training
Any employee (full-time, part-time or temporary) who processes new hire packets and/or I-9's must complete E-Verify training.
E-Verify is a verification process to confirm new hires have provided accurate social security information and are eligible for employment.
- OSU FERPA Training
While not required campus-wide, this course is strongly encouraged and may be required for your position. Contact your supervisor with questions.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law enacted in 1974 that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA applies to any public or private elementary, secondary, or post-secondary school and any state or local education agency that receives funds under an applicable program of the US Department of Education.
- OSU/A&M HIPAA Training
While not required campus-wide, this course is strongly encouraged and may be required for your position. Contact your supervisor with questions.
The OSU/A&M Group Health Plan is considered a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and requires anyone with access to protected health information (PHI) through benefits platforms and/or Banner to complete annual training.
- OSU Purchasing Card (Pcard) Training
If you are required to use a Pcard or access the Works software, you will need to complete Pcard training for purchases.