What is Accelerate Employee Development Tools?
Wayne State University has partnered with Skillsoft to present all new, state-of-the-art employee development tools. Accelerate offers employees access to thousands of online employee development resources in information technology, desktop and workplace skills! Accelerate also offers many ways to learn including books, simulations, assessments, job aids and test preps and much more! This is a free resource for full-time benefited faculty and staff and will be accessible anytime and anywhere there’s internet access. For additional information please visit http://wayne.edu/hr/oed/accelerate.php
Do I need to let my manager/supervisor know if I am attending a training session?
If you are attending a training session, whether it is online or in a classroom, you must always notify your manager/supervisor if it is during working hours.
Are employees allowed to access Accelerate during working hours?
Each S/C/D is unique and has different training needs. Each situation could be different and require additional assistance. However, the following guidelines have been established to address most concerns related to training during work hours and are in compliance with FSLA and WSU Policies.
- All employees must inform their manager/supervisor before taking any job-related training (leader-led or online). Managers should establish and communicate to employees when and how often training should take place within their individual units.
- If a non-exempt employee (hourly wage) is taking training that is required by their manager or the University then, under FLSA, it is compensable time. All overtime due to training must be approved in advance by their managers.
- If an exempt employee (salary – 9 and 12 month) is taking training that is required by their manager or the University, it can be completed at anytime without receiving additional compensation.
- For any employee that is taking training for personal development (training not directly related to their current job) and it is not required by their manager or University, it can be completed outside the employee’s work hours (on the employee’s own time) and is not compensable time.
Where do I go for computer training?
There are plenty of opportunities for computer training. You can start with Accelerate Employee Development Tools or go to the Training & Development page for additional training opportunities offered buy various departments around campus.
How do I access Accelerate?
Step 1) Logon to Pipeline with your Access ID and password
Step 2) Click the Employee tab
Step 3) Click the Accelerate icon (on the right side of screen)
Where can I find the WSU applications training (EPAF, I-9-eXpress, FMLA, etc)?
At this time, the WSU applications training is still being housed under Blackboard (register through TSW) until further notice. Accelerate contains courses related to IT, Desktop and workplace skills. We will communicate if and when the WSU applications training moves to Accelerate.
How do I sign up for an online WSU application course?
If you wish to take an WSU application online course (EPAF Certification, Online Hiring System, OISS Work Authorization, Cognos Report Navigation, I-9 eXpress, FMLA or Web Time Entry, etc) you must register through TSW fist. TSW will send you an email containing an access code in which you can then self-register in your Blackboard course. For more information, please view our job aid.
How do I access Books 24x7?
Books24x7 is available through Accelerate Employee Development Tools. Follow these steps to access this feature:
Step 1) Logon to Pipeline with your Access ID and password
Step 2) Click the Employee tab
Step 3) Click the Accelerate icon (on the right side of screen)
Step 4) Click the Books24x7 link in the upper right corner of the screen
What is the Non-Credit Tuition Assistance program?
Non-Credit Tuition Assistance is a benefit that counts towards your tuition assistance limits but it is to audit a credit course as a visitor status, i.e., you take the class for the information not for credit so you do not take tests. The course must be job related for it to be approved. If you wish to audit a course, have a visitor status and wish to attend a non-credit course at WSU, use the Non-Credit Tuition Assistance Form to apply for tuition assistance.