Training Office for CDFA Employees/Staff
The Training Office staff develops in-house training classes, coordinates and provides required training classes. Staff provides consultation to management to identify training solutions to performance problems, and assists employees and supervisors to identify training needs. Staff also develops and maintains the Department’s training policy and annual training plan and assists divisions with the development of their annual training plan.
CDFA Online University
The CDFA Online University (University) is fully operational. This means that all of the training information you need can be found within the University on your personal Dashboard which has nine tiles. Below is only a portion of the information contained on your Dashboard:
Calendar – This tile opens up the CDFA Instructor Lead Courses. This will allow you to see when/where each course is held before you access the catalog to enroll.
Catalog – This tile contains various training categories:
- CDFA In-House Training Classes
- Desktop Applications
- Online Required
- Professional Effectiveness
Resources – This tile provides a variety of information:
- User Guide for the CDFA Online University
- Required Training List
- Out-Service Vendor Links
- Personal Financial Development
- Mandatory Training Policies
- CDFA Online University Out-Service Training Information Form
- Unit Training Coordinator (UTC) List
Transcript – This tile provides allows you to access to your training history.
Message Board – This tile allows you to read the messages that were sent to you via the University. This is especially useful for those who do not have a work email address.
Logging Into the University
If you have already registered with the University, you can click HERE to login. Employees only register once. If you experience difficulties logging in or have forgotten your password, please contact your UTC.
Registering With the University
If you have not yet signed up/registered with the University just follow the steps below:
Steps to sign up/register with the University:
- Select: the appropriate enrollment key name:
- Governor Appointees
- CEAs
- Managers
- Non-Supervisory
- Supervisors
- Seasonal Employees
- Volunteers
- Board - Committee Members
- Fill in all of the required fields
- Click Sign Up
FAQs
Q. Are there any steps I should take PRIOR to logging into the University?
A. Yes. Click Clearing Temp Files and Turning Off Pop-up Blockers for step-by-step instructions.
Q. I clicked on the CDFA Online University link above and all I can see is a blank screen/screen with lines, what do I do?
A. Click Turn on InPrivate Browsing for step-by-step instructions.
Q. What do I do if I do not have a CDFA email address?
A. Use either your supervisors or a personal email address.
Q. What is my Unique Code?
A. Your Unique Code is the first letter of your last name and the last four digits of your social security number.
Q. What do I do if I've registered with the University but have forgotten my username/password?
A. Please do not repeat the process, instead contact your UTC.
If you have any questions not covered above, please contact your UTC.
You can also access the University helpdesk at: CFDA Online University Support
Office Information
New Employee Orientation
- California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
- Association of California State Supervisors (ACSS)
- California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS)
- State Employees International Union (SEIU Local 1000)
- California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA)
CALHR Virtual Help Desks
Training Plan & Policy
- CDFA Training Policy and Policy – can be found under Resources in the University.