POD Self-Paced Trainings and Playlists
Discover our curated self-paced playlists designed to allow you to learn on your own time. Each features expert-led courses curated by our team and tailored to enhance your professional skills in a variety of areas crucial to community college employees.
Use this link to submit your request to add external training to your POD Connect transcript.
CCCCO's DEI 2024 Playlist
Curated by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, these playlist provide employees with essential skills and knowledge to better assist our diverse student population. Enrollment is free, and you can choose to enroll in any program.
- Anti-Racist Curriculum: Implicit Bias and Cultural Competency
- Equity-Centered Curriculum
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility for Financial Aid Professionals
- Education for Equity Transformation
- Equitable Hiring Practices
- EEO Plan Data Analysis Curriculum
Click here to access the CCCCO'S DEI 2024 Playlists in POD Connect.
CORA Certificate Courses
Mt. SAC POD has partnered with The Center for Organizational Responsibility and Advancement to bring self-paced trainings in several crucial areas to employees. Participants can expect 15 hours of coursework in each certificate course.
- Teaching Men of Color at the Community College (PGH/PGI)
- Supporting Men of Color at the Community College (PGB)
- Course Design for Racial Equity (PGH/PGI)
- Best Practices for Teaching at the Community College (PGH/PGI Pending)
- Racial Microaggressions (PGH/PGI/PGB)
- LatinX Ally Program (PGH/PGI/PGB)
- Black Ally Program (PGH/PGI/PGB)
Starting with A.I.
The below micro-credential trainings and playlists provide employees opportunities to build a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, covering essential concepts and practical applications in the classroom and workplace.
- Micro-credential: Embracing the A.I. Revolution - A Strategic Bootcamp for Actionable Integration
and Leadership
- No cost through August 2025
- PGB/PGH/PGI Pending!
- Micro-credential registration Instructions
- Verification of Completion Form
- Starting with A.I. Playlist
- Supplemental A.I. Playlist
- Chancellor's Office A.I. Professional Development Opportunities
Additional resources will be added as they become available from both the Chancellor's Office and Mt. SAC POD.
Time, Task, and Project Management
This playlist introduces community college employees to the essential concepts and tools of project management. It covers principles and tools to effectively plan, execute, and oversee projects within the educational environment.
- Time Management Essentials
- Time Management Microlearning
- Microsoft 365 Planner
- Smartsheet for Project Management
- Asana Project Management Software
Click here to access the Time, Task, and Project Management Playlist.
Expect more to be added as they become available!
Artificial Intelligence Resources
These links and materials are essential resources for understanding and implementing artificial intelligence at California Community Colleges as part of the Vision 2030 plan and beyond.
- Generative A.I. and the Future of Learning - Vision 2030
- 2024 Report to Board of Governors: Generative A.I. and the Future of Learning (.pdf)
- Digital Center for Innovation, Transformation, and Equity @ Foothill De Anza Community College
- Chancelor's Office Virtual Campus of Online Network of Educators (CVC @ONE)
Applications Training Playlists
These playlists were designed by the Chancellor's Office and Mt. SAC POD to help employees get the most out of the programs they use on a daily basis. Jump into any playlist and training at your desired speed and comfort level!
- Mt. SAC Info. Technology Video Tutorials
- Microsoft Word 365 Playlist
- Microsoft Excel 365 Playlist
- Intro to Adobe Playlist
- Outlook Playlist
Expect more to be added as they become available!
