Training Overview

Types of training available

BUworks training is delivered using a blended-curriculum methodology. Your curriculum may include the following types of training:

  • Work Instructions: Step-by-step instructions for common SAP transactions can be viewed online or printed.
  • Online Courses: Self-paced training courses available using the University’s Blackboard Learning Management System.
  • Labs/Workshops: Live and informal learning labs and workshops to help users apply their knowledge to everyday work.
  • Virtual: Instructor-led webinars delivered using web/teleconferencing.

Accessing your training courses

The Blackboard Learning system contains a library of online courses for you to select from. You can take the courses in any sequence, however, we suggest you start with the overview classes and progress thruough to the mores specific training which corresponds to your position e.g., if your job requires you to purchase materials, you should take courses for shoppers.  If you need help selecting the courses appropriate for your role, consult with your Readiness Leader or Power User.

Acccess the Blackboard Learning Management System

Important Updates

BUworks Upcoming Communications & New Online Community User Forum

February 17, 2012

Business Owner Leads, Readiness Leaders and Power Users This is a follow-up to...

OM Form Enhancements Training with Integrated OpenHire Functionality

February 13, 2012

Payroll Coordinators and Managers-- BUworks will be implementing several enhancements to the Create/Maintain/Delimit...

February-March: Upcoming Activities and BUworks Community Forum

February 8, 2012

Readiness Leaders and Power Users— This is a note to provide you advanced...

2011 W-2 Statements to Mail January 31, 2012

January 27, 2012

All employees who have been on the University payroll during 2011 will...

Update on the Effort Certification Process

January 27, 2012

A brief update on the status of the Effort Certification process for employees...

BUworks Update: Changes to Leave of Absence (LOA) Form

January 25, 2012

We will be implementing relatively minor enhancements to the Leave of Absence...