Training Opportunities

PAC Training consists of both web-based and classroom learning organized by transaction type. Our training resources provide both high-level context for different transactions and business processes, and hands-on recorded simulations of transactions in PAC.

We host several online training resources on New CourseWorks under the PAC Labor Accounting Training project site. If you need access to the project site, please contact the PAC Service Center.
- Job Aids: Quick reference guides that provide additional information on certain topics and transactions, that can act as a 'cheat sheet' for common definitions or system navigations.
- Web-based Training: Web-based training courses and knowledge assessment.

Classroom Training: Instructor-led sessions are held for Manager Self-Service and Template-Based Hire (page 1) training. Select a class link below for additional information.

PAC Learning Labs: These labs provide additional opportunities to ask questions and get clarification on any aspect of the PAC training programs. While these are not instructor-led sessions, they provide the opportunity to receive additional support on any PAC related training topics. They are also an option for users who prefer to complete web-based training away from their desks. Select a PAC Learning Lab link below for additional information and to register for a lab.

Crosswalk Tools

These "crosswalks" assist with the transition to the new Chart of Accounts and Departmental structure.

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PAC Support

To obtain assistance, request a service, ask a question or report an issue, please contact the PAC Service Center.

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Classroom Training

General Course Information (for all classes)

Location: Studebaker 160. The training room is one floor down from the lobby. See how to get to Studebaker

Manager Self-Service (MSS) Training

If you view and submit changes to employee job and personal data for your department, you can enroll in one of the following training sessions.

The training session will provide you with the opportunity to view and practice MSS actions within the People @ Columbia (PAC) system.

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Access and navigate Manager Self-Service in PAC
View and update employee information
Generate PAFs
Create and format reports

Pre-work/Suggested Reading:

PAC Toolkit- for information on PAC
Advanced Data Management in Excel (Skills @ Columbia - several versions are available specific to an Excel version). This course provides information on how to sort and filter data in Excel which is helpful when formatting reports.

Please note that the number of seats for each class is limited to 20 people. Confirmation of registration will be sent to those who register.

COURSE LISTING:

Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Thursday, May 16, 2013
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Template-Based Hire Training

This training session will provide you with the opportunity to learn how to complete page 1 of the hire/rehire templates within the People @ Columbia (PAC) system.

By the end of this program, you will know how to:

Navigate hire and rehire templates in PAC
Enter page 1 data for academic and administrative new hire and rehire transactions in a simulated PAC production environment (Initiator Role)
Attach, view and access documents within the template-based hire forms
Review and verify data and perform the approval process (first-, second- and third-level approver roles)

COURSE LISTING:

The Administrative Hire/Rehire Template (for both CUMC and Morningside):

Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Studebaker 160
This is a combined class for both the Administrative (CUMC and Morningside) template and Morningside Academic Template.
Register online

Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Time: 9:30am – 12:30 pm
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Thursday, April 18, 2013
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Studebaker 160
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Studebaker 160
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

The Morningside Academic Hire/Rehire Template:

Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Studebaker 160
This is a combined class for both the Administrative (CUMC and Morningside) template and Morningside Academic Template.
Register online

Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Thursday, April 18, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

The CUMC Academic Hire/Rehire Template:

Thursday, January 17, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Thursday, February 14, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Thursday, March 14, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Studebaker 160
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

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PAC Learning Labs

Learning Labs provide additional opportunities to ask questions and get clarification on any aspect of the PAC training programs. While these are not instructor-led sessions, they provide the opportunity to receive additional support on any PAC related training topics. They are also an option for users who prefer to complete web-based training away from their desks. When registration opens, you will be able to select a PAC Learning Lab link below for additional information and to register for a lab.

Covered topics:

Access and navigate PAC
Practice Manager Self-Service actions including eTerm
Create and format MSS reports
Practice Template-Based Hire entries
Navigate the websites to find information
Labor Accounting functionality

Please note that the number of seats for each class is limited to 20 people. Confirmation of registration will be sent to those who register.

COURSE LISTINGS:

Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Thursday, May 16, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Studebaker 160
Register online

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