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Banner HR Training Classes are Underway

USNH is committed to providing the best possible training to each and every user of the new Banner HR system and has developed a training plan that will give users the skills they need to succeed in their jobs.  This plan includes the following different types of training sessions:

Platform Skills

Often referred to as Train the Trainer, this workshop focuses on the development of effective training skills and was attended by approximately 50 individuals who will, in some form, be involved in training others on the new Banner HR system.  During the two-day session, participants learned the importance of understanding their audience, including being aware of various learning styles, personality types and communication skills.  Attendees had the opportunity to practice what they learned by crafting presentations and delivering them to the class. 

Foundational Concept Training

Before you run, you must be able to walk!  Therefore, foundational concept training is one of the first steps to understanding Banner concepts and philosophies at USNH.  These sessions were held at each campus during the months of April and May and all Banner HR users and interested parties were invited to attend.  This introductory presentation reviewed how the Banner HR modules relate through person, position, employee and appointment records.  Attendees learned about the Banner environment, the pyramid infrastructure, Banner functionality (HR administration, position creation and budgeting, benefits administration, compensation processing, appointment processing, payroll processing, and WISE), training, support model, security and approvals. 

Business Process Concept Training

These high-level sessions provide users with a conceptual understanding of Employment Management, Positions, and Payroll processes within the Banner environment at USNH.  Like foundational concept training, these sessions provide the basis for understanding how the Banner HR system works and what procedures are being adopted at USNH. 

Navigation Training

Do you know the various methods you can use to “page down” in Banner?  Navigation Training provides you with the answer to this question, along with other shortcuts you should know to be able to easily get around in the new Banner HR system. 

Application Training

These are hands-on training sessions that are being conducted by CIS trainers and Project FRESH functional experts.  Classes are limited to twelve participants per session to enable each person to have access to a computer.  In these classes you will learn how to process transactions, such as establishing a person record, entering payroll time, applying approvals, and enrolling employees in voluntary benefits just to name a few.

Labs

Practice makes perfect and these labs will allow you lots of opportunity to practice what you have learned in your application training classes.  So bring lots of real-life examples with you that can be entered into the system.  This is also an ideal time to bring up questions regarding any unique scenarios you may have.

Most of the training materials and handouts that will be given to you during the above sessions will also be available on the Project FRESH Website by clicking on Training in the menu, then selecting Training Modules and Materials - HR.