UWM offers learning and development opportunities that equip leaders with the knowledge and skills to cultivate positive employee experiences. Supervisors promote high engagement, performance, and retention to position teams to drive unit and organizational success.
UWM requires all individuals new to supervision at UWM to complete supervisor training within two years of hire, in accordance with UW System Administrative Policy SYS 1240 6.B. Currently, trainings that meet this requirement include UWM’s New Supervisor Training Program or the UW’s Principles of Supervision and Management Cohort. UWM also encourages continuous learning, offering additional sessions and resources throughout the year for mid-career and experienced supervisors.
Training is offered in different formats including live webinars, self-paced e-learning courses, and in-person sessions. Descriptions, dates, and times and registration details will be provided here and in campus communications as they are available. We look forward to you joining us!
New Supervisor Training Program
Coming in Summer 2026
The New Supervisor Training Program is intended for new UWM Supervisors, including new hires and those who started a supervisory role at UWM within the past two years.
UWMIL New Supervisor Training Program Curriculum
| Training | Modality |
|---|---|
| UWS – Management & Supervision – Health & Safety Overview | Self-paced |
| UWS- Management & Supervision – Risk Management Overview | Self-paced |
| UWS- Management & Supervision – Worker’s Compensation Overview | Self-paced |
| UWS- Management & Supervision – Standard Job Description Overview | Self-paced |
| UWMIL Leading Through Change: Essential Skills for Supervisors | Synchronous |
| UWMIL Navigating the Complexity of the FMLA and ADA | Synchronous |
| UWMIL Productive Performance Management | Synchronous |
| UWMIL Understanding the Employee Discipline Process | Synchronous |
| UWMIL Successfully Navigating Ethical Issues | Synchronous |
| UWMIL Conflict Management for Supervisors | Synchronous |
| UWMIL Wellbeing for Managers, Leaders, and their teams | Synchronous |
How to Enroll
Supervisors enroll employees in the UWMIL New Supervisor Training Program in Workday Learning. For details on how to enroll employees, see the Enrolling Direct Reports in a Course Job Aid. If you need assistance with this process, please reach out to hr-training@uwm.edu.
Continuous Learning Sessions for Supervisors
Professional development sessions are offered for experienced supervisors who are actively engaged in ongoing leadership learning, growth, and skill-building beyond their initial new supervisor training.
| Session | Date | Time | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conflict Management for Managers | June 25, 2026 | 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. | Teams Webinar |
| You’re Promoted! The New Manager | July 23, 2026 | 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. | Teams Webinar |
| How to Take the Edge Off Giving Feedback | August 12, 2026 | 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. | Teams Webinar |
| Compassionate Leadership | August 19, 2026 | 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. | Teams Webinar |
| Effective Performance Appraisals | September 17, 2026 | 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. | Teams Webinar |
On-Demand Supervisor Training Library
A selection of recent supervisor session recordings and materials are provided for on-demand learning and review.
Additional Resources
UW’s Principles for Supervision and Management
The UW’s Principles of Supervision and Management Cohort is an 11-week program using a blended learning format. Participants will collaborate and network with Supervisors across the UWs to discuss the complexities of managing others and learn skills to navigate real-work scenarios. For details about the time commitment, schedule, and cost of PSM, visit the Principles of Supervision and Management web page. Enrollment is open twice a year- please contact hr-training@uwm.edu for an application.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The EAP (administered by Acentra Health) provides employees and members of their household with confidential resources to help with work-life balance. Acentra Health offers professional development webinars throughout the year on various topics. They also offer resources specifically geared toward managers/supervisors to assist with work-related concerns. For more information, please visit the Acentra Health Portal.
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Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership (UWM Chapter)
UWM WWHEL aims to positively affect Wisconsin’s transition to an inclusive and just society by cultivating and mentoring diverse leaders. For more information on upcoming workshops and events, please visit the UWM WWHEL website.
LinkedIn Learning
UWM faculty, staff, and students have free access to the online educational platform, LinkedIn Learning. There are over 15,000 courses covering business, technology, and creative skills, including personalized recommendations. You can search for, complete, and track courses related to your field and interests. For more information, please visit UWM LinkedIn Learning.
Lubar College of Business Executive Education
Opportunities designed for the mid- to senior-level manager looking to develop or enhance key competencies on a variety of topics. For more information on Open Enrollment Programs or Strategic Leadership Series, please visit the Lubar College of Business Executive Education website.
Mosaic Leadership Academy
The Mosaic Leadership Academy is designed to create community and leverage campus resources to foster the knowledge, skills, and networks of UWM employees. The overall goal of this academy is to support the promotion and retention of UWM employees by identifying pathways to administrative and academic leadership positions.