Working from Home
Working from home (WFH) has become the new norm at the moment. LinkedIn Learning has some helpful resources about Remote Working: Setting Yourself and Your Teams Up for Success. Learn how to be more effective and gain some tips to adjust your new working environment.
On this site you will find information on a wide range of opportunities offered in addition to OPD activities to support your development.
These include:
1. LinkedIn Learning
The University of Dundee subscribes to LinkedIn Learning. This online educational platform that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos. With more than 5,000 courses and personalised recommendations, you can discover, complete, and track courses related to your field and interests. You can also choose to add these courses and related skills to your LinkedIn profile once you've completed them.
Please refer to our how to page for login information.
Here is OPD's recommended online courses.
2. The Skills Network
University of Dundee are offer access to qualifications via distance learning. This opportunity provides access to interactive and engaging learning content from The Skills Network who have developed outstanding learning resources that meet a diverse range of learning needs. All qualifications found in this microsite are fully funded.
3. Mental Health Training - Charlie Waller Memorial Trust
CWMT has developed an online learning resource for university staff, providing evidence-based information and training modules on a range of mental health issues. The aim is to help non-specialist staff feel more confident to spot and respond to signs of distress.
4. Microsoft IT Training
To refresh your skills using the office 365 suite, please visit:
5. Support Smart
Student Services' support guide for Academic School Staff and other student-facing staff
6. BUFDG - British Universities Finance Directors Group
BUFDG Pro is an e-learning service offered by BUFDG (British Universities Finance Directors Group), with the e-learning available to ALL university staff. Please register with your university email on first visit to gain access to e-modules relating to financial, tax and procurement compliance. https://www.bufdg.ac.uk/
