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Once signed in you will see a list of all the available modules. From here please select the relevant category and press apply. You can launch each module by clicking on the start button (this may change to "re-enrol" if you have previously completed the module).
Bullying and Harassment for People Managers
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Diversity for University People Managers
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Improving Performance with Connected Conversations
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Having Wellbeing Conversations for People Managers
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Personal Development and Performance Review (PDPR)
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Stress Management for Managers
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The Huddersfield People Manager – Inclusive Leader
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The Huddersfield People Managers Toolkit
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Breaking the Glass Ceiling
What is this module about?
This Breaking the Glass Ceiling e-learning module is about learners’ self-development, giving staff the fundamental tools to build their career.
Who is it aimed at?
This module is useful for anyone, but it’s especially aimed at women.
What is covered?
- Self-Discovery and Inclusion.
- Developing Presence.
- Networking Skills.
- Negotiating and Influence.
- Leadership and you.
How do I access my account?
You can access your Learn-Upon account using your University email address and password.
How do I enrol onto this module?
Once signed in you will see a list of all the available modules. From here please select the relevant category and press apply. You can launch each module by clicking on the start button (this may change to "re-enrol" if you have previously completed the module).
This module supports the following …
- Stonewall Global Diversity Champion
- Athena Swann
- The Workplace Wellbeing Charter
- HR Excellence in Research Award
- Our Chartered Manager Community
- Our Community and Team values.
- The People First petal from our 2025 University Strategy Map.
Managing and Improving Performance with Connected Conversations
What is this module about?
This Managing Performance with Connected Conversations e-learning module helps learners consider the key issues with modern performance and PDPR best practice.
Who is it aimed at?
This module is primarily aimed at people managers.
What is covered?
- Coaching conversation – the benefits of using coaching style of conversations.
- The strength-based approach – identifying positive aspects of individuals, organisations, and communities.
- Helping your staff manage their career – a framework for understanding what to focus on in career discussions.
- Connected Conversations – how to have successful conversations to support performance and career development.
- Taking a proactive approach to managing your career.
How do I access my account?
You can access your Learn-Upon account using your University email address and password.
How do I enrol onto this module?
Once signed in you will see a list of all the available modules. From here please select the relevant category and press apply. You can launch each module by clicking on the start button (this may change to "re-enrol" if you have previously completed the module).
This module supports the following …
- HR Excellence in Research Award
- Customer Service Excellence
- Our Chartered Manager Community
- Our Team and Excellent values.
- The Growth and Efficiency and People First petals from our 2025 University Strategy Map.
Personal Development and Performance Review (PDPR) & One-to-Ones
Who is it aimed at?
This module is aimed at people managers.
What is covered?
- The importance of SMART objectives at work.
- How to have a productive and supportive PDPR discussion.
- Giving feedback to your staff.
- Using a coaching style in PDPRs and one-to-ones.
- PDPR scenarios.
How do I access my account?
You can access your Learn-Upon account using your University email address and password.
How do I enrol onto this module?
Once signed in you will see a list of all the available modules. From here please select the relevant category and press apply. You can launch each module by clicking on the start button (this may change to "re-enrol" if you have previously completed the module).
This module supports the following …
- Athena Swann
- HR Excellence in Research Award
- Customer Service Excellence
- Our Chartered Manager Community
- Our Team and Excellent values.
- All the petals on our 2025 University Strategy Map.
The Huddersfield People Manager – Inclusive Leadership.
What is this module about?
This Inclusive Leadership e-learning module explores the opportunities and benefits of taking an inclusive approach to leading others.
Who is it aimed at?
This module is primarily aimed at University people managers, but it’s useful for anyone.
What is covered?
- An overview of inclusive leadership.
- Command and control.
- Core competencies of inclusive leadership.
- The benefits of inclusive leadership.
- How to become more inclusive.
- Overcoming barriers to being more inclusive.
How do I access my account?
You can access your Learn-Upon account using your University email address and password.
How do I enrol onto this module?
Once signed in you will see a list of all the available modules. From here please select the relevant category and press apply. You can launch each module by clicking on the start button (this may change to "re-enrol" if you have previously completed the module).
This module supports the following …
- Athena Swann
- HR Excellence in Research Award
- Customer Service Excellence
- Our Chartered Manager Community
- Our Team and Excellent values.
- All the petals on our 2025 University Strategy Map.
The Huddersfield People Managers Toolkit
What is this module about?
This People Managers Toolkit is designed to help University people managers with their daily management and leadership challenges. The toolkit is designed to cover many of the core competencies needed to be a successful people manager at our University.
Who is it aimed at?
This module is aimed at people managers.
What is covered?
- Inclusive management skills – including recruitment and selection; team development; employee relations; working collaboratively; PDPRs; disciplinary procedures; and managing conflict.
- How to build high-performing teams – what are high-performing teams; keeping staff motivated; being emotional intelligent; building trust with others; and managing inappropriate behaviour.
How do I access my account?
You can access your Learn-Upon account using your University email address and password.
How do I enrol onto this module?
Once signed in you will see a list of all the available modules. From here please select the relevant category and press apply. You can launch each module by clicking on the start button (this may change to "re-enrol" if you have previously completed the module).
This module supports the following …
- Athena Swann
- HR Excellence in Research Award
- Customer Service Excellence
- Our Chartered Manager Community
- Our Team and Excellent values.
- All the petals on our 2025 University Strategy Map.
Bullying and Harassment for People Managers
What is this module about?
This Bullying and Harassment e-learning module looks at why it's so important for people managers to understand what is meant by bullying and harassment, as well as how to spot and deal with it.
Who is it aimed at?
This module is aimed at people managers.
What is covered?
- What’s your style?
- A common problem.
- Organisational effects of bullying and harassment.
- Costly claims.
- Communication in a multicultural environment
- HSE ‘Stress Code’
- Organisational factors
- Case Studies
How do I access my account?
You can access your Learn-Upon account using your University email address and password.
How do I enrol onto this module?
Once signed in you will see a list of all the available modules. From here please select the relevant category and press apply. You can launch each module by clicking on the start button (this may change to "re-enrol" if you have previously completed the module).
This module supports the following …
- The Race Equality Charter
- Disability Confident Employer
- Stonewall Global Diversity Champion
- Athena Swann
- The Workplace Wellbeing Charter
- Mental Health Charter
- Our Chartered Manager Community
- Our Community and Team values.
- The People First petal from our 2025 University Strategy Map.
Diversity for University People Managers
What is this module about?
This Diversity for University People Managers e-learning module helps learners handle the challenges and opportunities of managing diverse teams, covering key issues such as recruitment, working hours, pay and conditions.
Who is it aimed at?
This module is aimed at people managers.
What is covered?
- Equality and diversity as a core management function.
- The advantages of managing a diverse team.
- How to be an inclusive leader.
How do I access my account?
You can access your Learn-Upon account using your University email address and password.
How do I enrol onto this module?
Once signed in you will see a list of all the available modules. From here please select the relevant category and press apply. You can launch each module by clicking on the start button (this may change to "re-enrol" if you have previously completed the module).
This module supports the following …
- The Race Equality Charter
- Disability Confident Employer
- Stonewall Global Diversity Champion
- Athena Swann
- The Workplace Wellbeing Charter
- Mental Health Charter
- Customer Service Excellence
- Our Chartered Manager Community
- Our Community and Team values.
- The International and People First petals from our 2025 University Strategy Map.
Having Wellbeing Conversations for People Managers
What is this module about?
This Guidance for University People Managers on having Wellbeing Conversations e-learning module looks at what our people managers can do to enhance the mental wellness and resilience of their team(s).
Who is it aimed at?
This module is aimed at people managers.
What is covered?
- Why having wellbeing conversations matters.
- Creating the right environment.
- Starting the wellbeing conversation
- Tips for giving feedback.
- Useful case studies.
How do I access my account?
You can access your Learn-Upon account using your University email address and password.
How do I enrol onto this module?
Once signed in you will see a list of all the available modules. From here please select the relevant category and press apply. You can launch each module by clicking on the start button (this may change to "re-enrol" if you have previously completed the module).
This module supports the following …
- The Workplace Wellbeing Charter
- Mental Health Charter
- Our Chartered Manager Community
- Our Community and Team values.
- The People First petal from our 2025 University Strategy Map.
Stress Management for Managers
What is this module about?
This Stress Management for Managers e-learning module helps learners take positive action to manage the pressures and stresses facing them and their teams(s).
Who is it aimed at?
This module is aimed at people managers.
What is covered?
- What is stress in the workplace?
- Your role in managing stress
- Negative responses to stress.
- Ways of managing stress.
- Useful scenarios.
How do I access my account?
You can access your Learn-Upon account using your University email address and password.
How do I enrol onto this module?
Once signed in you will see a list of all the available modules. From here please select the relevant category and press apply. You can launch each module by clicking on the start button (this may change to "re-enrol" if you have previously completed the module).
This module supports the following …
- The Workplace Wellbeing Charter
- Mental Health Charter
- Our Chartered Manager Community
- Our Community and Team values.
- The People First petal from our 2025 University Strategy Map.