F&S Training Calendar

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.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

  • 10:30 - 11:30 am

    Not only is trust essential for an organization, but it is also essential for individuals, especially those in leadership or managerial positions. In this webinar, we will learn how trust improves relationships at all levels, and we will learn how to exemplify the characteristics and behaviors of a trustworthy person.

  • 1:00 - 2:00 pm

    This webinar is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their effectiveness, increase their confidence, and create lasting progress in the year ahead. Participants will explore how these five laws can guide their decisions, relationships, and habits so growth becomes intentional rather than accidental.

Friday, January 16, 2026

  • 10:00 - 11:30 am

    The From Boomers to Zoomers: Bridging Generational Gaps in the Office workshop will help participants understand the various generations present at work and understand what motivates them and dealing with them on a daily basis.

  • 1:00 - 3:00 pm

    Boost efficiency and take control of your time with practical strategies for personal productivity. This course explores the power of routines, effective scheduling, task prioritization, and delegation. Participants will learn how to break down large projects, create professional routines that maximize focus, and implement systems that reduce stress and increase output.

Monday, February 2, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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, February 16, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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, March 2, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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, March 3, 2026

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Central Stores & Receiving Conference Room 1A

    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, March 5, 2026

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Central Stores & Receiving Conference Room 1A

    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, March 16, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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, March 30, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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, April 13, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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, April 27, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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, May 11, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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, June 8, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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, June 22, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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, July 6, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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, July 20, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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, August 3, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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, August 17, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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, August 31, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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, September 14, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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, September 28, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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 12, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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, December 7, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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, December 21, 2026

  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128

    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.

TRAINING EVALUATION LINK

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

HRDQ-U