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At the heart of Staff Council is a desire to help staff who want to help themselves.
Training & Development Resources
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LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) is an online learning platform that helps university staff members learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals.
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UT Learning & Development
The mission of UT Learning and Development is to foster a community of learning and establish UT as a first class learning organization for all working professionals by facilitating knowledge sharing, online learning, and collaborations with other UT partners.
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Staff Tuition Assistance Program (STAP)
Learn more about how you can attend classes at UT.
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Additional Staff Resources
Get more UT staff training programs and professional development opportunities.
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The Foundry
The Foundry provides access to technology like laser cutters, 3D printers, VR headsets, sewing machines, mills, cameras and audio/video equipment.
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EdX
EdX is an online training. Some courses are for free and certificate and degree programs are fee based. The University of Texas System is a partner.