Welcome to the Facilities & Services Training Calendar. The training provided here represents a broad spectrum of topics that have been vetted and determined to be relevant to professionals in F&S. 

Training Requests

We're committed to supporting your growth and success, and we're looking for your input on learning opportunities. If you or your team have a training need, please submit a Facilities & Services Training Request.

Monthly Safety Training

Required monthly safety training sessions are sent to staff directly through the Grainger Learning Management System (GLMS). The GLMS platform allows employees to see their specific training dashboard as well as gives supervisory staff an enhanced way to track and record engagement and completion.

Staff will see emails from alerts_graingerlms@icertainty.com when new trainings are available. You can access GLMS and assigned training at fands.icertainty.com using your netID and password.

For questions regarding monthly safety training, please contact Safety & Compliance at oshs@illinois.edu.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

  • Core Skills Every Emerging Leader Needs: The CHORDS Model

    Join Dr. Michael Brenner as he shares highlights from his new book, Strike the Right Chord: The Emerging Leader’s Guide to Exceptional Performance. Dr. Brenner will take attendees on a journey through his unique CHORDS Model™, consisting of 6 key “notes” all high-performing leaders “play” for optimal performance.

Thursday, July 30, 2026

  • Respect in the Workplace: Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

    Recurring

    Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.

  • Skillful Collaboration: Working Successfully to Achieve Team Goals

    Successful collaboration involves far more than just working side-by-side. It’s a process that requires attitudes, skills, and practices that can be learned and strengthened.  This course focuses on the way participants are able to structure and implement an effective collaborative process to support working with others in a productive and enjoyable manner.

  • Leadership for Life (Presented by ERAPPA)

    Management consultant Peter Drucker famously suggested that a leader is simply "someone who has followers." However, is leadership truly that straightforward? In this webinar, you'll learn the importance of leading from whatever position or title you currently hold.

Monday, August 3, 2026

  • New Team Member Orientation

    Recurring

    New Team Member Orientation highlights the different aspects of F&S and aims to foster a sense of belonging. This program is designed to provide new team members with a smooth and successful transition into our organization.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

  • The GROW Framework: Empowering Leaders Through Coaching

    Designed for leaders at every stage – from emerging supervisors to experienced managers – this presentation combines theoretical understanding with hands-on application. Participants will engage with actual workplace scenarios, share their experiences, and learn how to implement the framework in their daily leadership practices.

Thursday, August 6, 2026

  • Respect in the Workplace: Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

    Recurring

    Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.

  • State of Space Management in Higher Education (Partnership with Huron Consulting)

    Attendees will participate in live, interactive polling during the session, as presenters outline the six components of an effective space management capability and offer practical steps institutions can take now to improve utilization and advance their own campus space strategy. A

  • Respect in the Workplace: Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

    Recurring

    Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

  • Respect in the Workplace: Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

    Recurring

    Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.

  • Respect in the Workplace: Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

    Recurring

    Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.

Monday, August 17, 2026

  • New Team Member Orientation

    Recurring

    New Team Member Orientation highlights the different aspects of F&S and aims to foster a sense of belonging. This program is designed to provide new team members with a smooth and successful transition into our organization.

Thursday, August 20, 2026

  • Respect in the Workplace: Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

    Recurring

    Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.

  • Respect in the Workplace: Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

    Recurring

    Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.

Thursday, August 27, 2026

  • Respect in the Workplace: Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

    Recurring

    Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.

  • Respect in the Workplace: Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

    Recurring

    Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.

Monday, August 31, 2026

  • New Team Member Orientation

    Recurring

    New Team Member Orientation highlights the different aspects of F&S and aims to foster a sense of belonging. This program is designed to provide new team members with a smooth and successful transition into our organization.

Thursday, September 3, 2026

  • Respect in the Workplace: Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

    Recurring

    Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.

  • Respect in the Workplace: Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

    Recurring

    Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

  • Respect in the Workplace: Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

    Recurring

    Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.

  • Respect in the Workplace: Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

    Recurring

    Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.

Monday, September 14, 2026

  • New Team Member Orientation

    Recurring

    New Team Member Orientation highlights the different aspects of F&S and aims to foster a sense of belonging. This program is designed to provide new team members with a smooth and successful transition into our organization.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

  • Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue

    Recurring

    This unique, two-day training event will help you unlock the power of effective dialogue and set you on the path to becoming an even more influential communicator. Each instructor-led session features real-time practice and coaching scenarios to help you be better prepared to share your concerns and speak up about workplace issues.

Thursday, September 17, 2026

  • Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue

    Recurring

    This unique, two-day training event will help you unlock the power of effective dialogue and set you on the path to becoming an even more influential communicator. Each instructor-led session features real-time practice and coaching scenarios to help you be better prepared to share your concerns and speak up about workplace issues.

Thursday, September 24, 2026

  • Respect in the Workplace: Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

    Recurring

    Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.

  • Respect in the Workplace: Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

    Recurring

    Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.

Monday, September 28, 2026

  • New Team Member Orientation

    Recurring

    New Team Member Orientation highlights the different aspects of F&S and aims to foster a sense of belonging. This program is designed to provide new team members with a smooth and successful transition into our organization.

Thursday, October 1, 2026

  • Respect in the Workplace: Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

    Recurring

    Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.

  • Respect in the Workplace: Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

    Recurring

    Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.

Monday, October 12, 2026

  • New Team Member Orientation

    Recurring

    New Team Member Orientation highlights the different aspects of F&S and aims to foster a sense of belonging. This program is designed to provide new team members with a smooth and successful transition into our organization.

Monday, October 26, 2026

  • New Team Member Orientation

    Recurring

    New Team Member Orientation highlights the different aspects of F&S and aims to foster a sense of belonging. This program is designed to provide new team members with a smooth and successful transition into our organization.

Monday, November 9, 2026

  • New Team Member Orientation

    Recurring

    New Team Member Orientation highlights the different aspects of F&S and aims to foster a sense of belonging. This program is designed to provide new team members with a smooth and successful transition into our organization.

Monday, November 23, 2026

  • New Team Member Orientation

    Recurring

    New Team Member Orientation highlights the different aspects of F&S and aims to foster a sense of belonging. This program is designed to provide new team members with a smooth and successful transition into our organization.

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

  • Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue

    Recurring

    This unique, two-day training event will help you unlock the power of effective dialogue and set you on the path to becoming an even more influential communicator. Each instructor-led session features real-time practice and coaching scenarios to help you be better prepared to share your concerns and speak up about workplace issues.

Thursday, December 3, 2026

  • Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue

    Recurring

    This unique, two-day training event will help you unlock the power of effective dialogue and set you on the path to becoming an even more influential communicator. Each instructor-led session features real-time practice and coaching scenarios to help you be better prepared to share your concerns and speak up about workplace issues.

Monday, December 7, 2026

  • New Team Member Orientation

    Recurring

    New Team Member Orientation highlights the different aspects of F&S and aims to foster a sense of belonging. This program is designed to provide new team members with a smooth and successful transition into our organization.

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

  • Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue

    Recurring

    This unique, two-day training event will help you unlock the power of effective dialogue and set you on the path to becoming an even more influential communicator. Each instructor-led session features real-time practice and coaching scenarios to help you be better prepared to share your concerns and speak up about workplace issues.

Thursday, December 10, 2026

  • Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue

    Recurring

    This unique, two-day training event will help you unlock the power of effective dialogue and set you on the path to becoming an even more influential communicator. Each instructor-led session features real-time practice and coaching scenarios to help you be better prepared to share your concerns and speak up about workplace issues.

Monday, December 21, 2026

  • New Team Member Orientation

    Recurring

    New Team Member Orientation highlights the different aspects of F&S and aims to foster a sense of belonging. This program is designed to provide new team members with a smooth and successful transition into our organization.




External Training Offerings

Many of the training sessions are offered outside of F&S so the registration links will take you directly to the website that is offering the training. After attending the training, come back here and click the link below to help us track participation and gather your opinion about the training you attended. Your feedback is appreciated.

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Additional Training Resources

GRAINGER LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (GLMS)

LINKEDIN LEARNING ONLINE LEARNING LIBRARY®

APPA - ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICAL PLANT ADMINISTRATORS

ILLINOIS TRAINING CALENDAR

FAST-3 TRAINING

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