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.
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10:00 - 11:30 am 4/7/2026Successful 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.
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10:00 - 11:30 am 4/8/2026The 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. Both the young and older worker will have many ideas to offer, which will help the organization thrive in the marketplace.
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1:00 - 2:00 pm 4/8/2026In this webinar, you’ll discover how to stay calm, assertive, and in control – even with the most difficult people – while keeping yourself safe and getting your needs met. By using communication skills that therapists and mediators regularly use, you can keep discussions productive and on track.
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1:00 - 2:30 pm 4/9/2026Learn practical strategies to define problems, overcome mental blocks, and generate innovative solutions. This course introduces the six-step Creative Problem-Solving process and the Six Thinking Hats framework to strengthen decision-making, foster collaboration, and drive results. Perfect for professionals and teams seeking fresh approaches to workplace challenges.
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2:00 - 3:30 pm 4/10/2026Boost 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.
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm 4/13/2026Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128New 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.
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1:00 - 2:00 pm 4/15/2026Join us for an engaging, thought-provoking, and practical session where Kevin Eikenberry, leadership expert and author of the upcoming book Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence, will give you an outline for the leadership playbook you need – and a way to custom-build that playbook for your personal success.
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm 4/27/2026Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128New 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.
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1:00 - 2:00 pm 4/29/2026In this webinar, where you’ll gain first-hand experience with a powerful and road-tested leadership benchmarking tool. This tool will empower you to pinpoint specific areas for improvement, enabling you to address and strengthen your leadership skills like never before.
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm 5/11/2026Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128New 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.
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm 6/8/2026Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128New 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.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm 6/16/2026Central Stores & Receiving Conference Room 1AThis 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.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm 6/18/2026Central Stores & Receiving Conference Room 1AThis 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.
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm 6/22/2026Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128New 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.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm 6/23/2026Central Stores & Receiving Conference Room 1AThis 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.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm 6/25/2026Central Stores & Receiving Conference Room 1AThis 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.
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm 7/6/2026Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128New 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.
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm 7/20/2026Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128New 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.
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm 8/3/2026Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128New 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.
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm 8/17/2026Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128New 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.
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm 8/31/2026Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128New 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.
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm 9/14/2026Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128New 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.
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9:00 am - 4:30 pm 9/15/2026Central Stores & Receiving Conference Room 1AThis 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.
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9:00 am - 4:30 pm 9/17/2026Central Stores & Receiving Conference Room 1AThis 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.
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm 9/28/2026Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128New 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.
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm 10/12/2026Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128New 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.
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm 10/26/2026Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128New 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.
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm 11/9/2026Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128New 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.
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm 11/23/2026Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128New 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.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm 12/1/2026Central Stores & Receiving Conference Room 1AThis 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.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm 12/3/2026Central Stores & Receiving Conference Room 1AThis 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.
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm 12/7/2026Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128New 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.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm 12/8/2026Central Stores & Receiving Conference Room 1AThis 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.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm 12/10/2026Central Stores & Receiving Conference Room 1AThis 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.
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm 12/21/2026Physical Plant Service Building Conference Room 128New 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.