Induction Courses

The following Induction courses need to be completed within the timeframe identified in the table below.

How do I access my courses?

Course links and access information is included within the below drop-down menus.

Access to the courses is activated 24-hours after a staff member’s date of joining.

First week

Induction course	Course access
Corporate HSW Induction This module provides information about Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) at the University and reinforces the importance of every staff member’s contribution to ensuring we have a safe working environment, regardless of our role and work location. Estimated time to complete course: 20 mins For specific information and training related to your role, please visit the HSW Training and Induction page.	Fixed term and continuing staff Highly recommended for casual staff and other workforce members Click to launch
Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Induction course The University of Adelaide is a culturally diverse environment. Your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s culture, and knowledge of resources and support available at the university will help you to better engage and meet the needs of Aboriginal staff and students. This Induction module forms part of the Tarrkarri Tirrka strategy. Estimated time to complete course: 30 mins	Fixed term and continuing staff Click to launch
Recordkeeping Induction course Irrespective of role, all academic and professional staff create and manage records as part of their work; this course provides you with information to help you identify what constitutes a University record, and understand your recordkeeping responsibilities. Estimated time to complete course: 15 – 20 mins	Fixed term and continuing staff Click to launch
Cyber Security Induction course This course provides essential cybersecurity information and a guide to best practice that can be applied both at work and at home. The course aims to foster better cybersecurity behaviours to reduce the risk of security incidents such as credential theft, data breach, and ransomware infection. Topics covered in this course include email security, account and password security, device security and data security. Estimated time to complete course: 20 – 30 mins	Fixed term and continuing staff You will receive an enrolment notification via email with a link to access this course in MyLearning. Casual staff and other workforce members Click to enrol
Introduction to MyUni (Canvas) This course takes staff through the functionality and good practices of using the student learning management system at the University. It contains four modules covering getting started, course development, assessment and feedback.	Highly recommended for all teaching staff and professional staff who provide academic support for students Click to launch

Induction course

Course access

Corporate HSW Induction

This module provides information about Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) at the University and reinforces the importance of every staff member’s contribution to ensuring we have a safe working environment, regardless of our role and work location.

Estimated time to complete course: 20 mins

For specific information and training related to your role, please visit the HSW Training and Induction page.

Fixed term and continuing staff

Highly recommended for casual staff and other workforce members

Click to launch

Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Induction course

The University of Adelaide is a culturally diverse environment. Your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s culture, and knowledge of resources and support available at the university will help you to better engage and meet the needs of Aboriginal staff and students. This Induction module forms part of the Tarrkarri Tirrka strategy.

Estimated time to complete course: 30 mins

Fixed term and continuing staff

Click to launch

Recordkeeping Induction course

Irrespective of role, all academic and professional staff create and manage records as part of their work; this course provides you with information to help you identify what constitutes a University record, and understand your recordkeeping responsibilities.

Estimated time to complete course: 15 – 20 mins

Fixed term and continuing staff

Click to launch

Cyber Security Induction course

This course provides essential cybersecurity information and a guide to best practice that can be applied both at work and at home. The course aims to foster better cybersecurity behaviours to reduce the risk of security incidents such as credential theft, data breach, and ransomware infection. Topics covered in this course include email security, account and password security, device security and data security.

Estimated time to complete course: 20 – 30 mins

Fixed term and continuing staff

You will receive an enrolment notification via email with a link to access this course in MyLearning.

Casual staff and other workforce members

Click to enrol

Introduction to MyUni (Canvas)

This course takes staff through the functionality and good practices of using the student learning management system at the University. It contains four modules covering getting started, course development, assessment and feedback.

Highly recommended for all teaching staff and professional staff who provide academic support for students

Click to launch

First month

Induction course	Course access
ESOS Induction course The University of Adelaide is a registered provider of education for overseas students. The ESOS Induction course outlines the legislative frameworks which the University must comply with. The course aims to create an introductory awareness and understanding of the University’s obligations to overseas students, whilst simultaneously meeting our legislated requirement to provide this information to all staff. Estimated time to complete course: 20 – 30 mins	Fixed term and continuing staff Click to launch
Copyright Induction course Copyright is a form of intellectual property. All staff create and use copyright material on a daily basis and it is an expectation that all members of the University comply with copyright requirements. This course looks at the basic principles of copyright law, rights and exceptions, what materials are covered, how to correctly utilise copyright materials and open licensed materials. Estimated time to complete course: 30 mins	This course is highly recommended for all University staff. It is a compulsory component of induction for: Academic staff Level B to Level E inclusive Level A academic staff in teaching roles Professional staff in a role that requires an understanding of copyright Click to launch
Working with Integrity This online course aims to educate the University community about what we mean by working with integrity in our workplace. The course will cover being aware of your obligation to comply with the University's Code of Conduct and policies, being able to recognise and report inappropriate conduct, and where to find more information about integrity and your obligations. Estimated time to complete course: 20 mins	Fixed term and continuing staff You will receive an enrolment notification via email with a link to access this course in MyLearning. Casual staff and other workforce members Click to enrol
Understanding Power Dynamics and Close Personal Relationships This online course aims to educate University staff to understand what to do if you witness inappropriate conduct at the University. By the end of this module, you should be able to: explain your rights and responsibilities at work define bystander action and power dynamics identify the use and abuse of power in relationships define, analyse and act on inappropriate behaviour recognise what to do if you witness inappropriate conduct know where to find support in times of need. Estimated time to complete course: 40 mins	Fixed term and continuing staff You will receive an enrolment notification via email with a link to access this course in MyLearning. Casual staff and other workforce members Click to enrol
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault – what are the drivers and how can staff respond? This online course aims to educate University staff about sexual harassment and sexual assault, the drivers, how staff can respond and the policies and practices within the University of Adelaide. By the end of this program, you will be able to: Identify behaviours that constitute sexual harassment and sexual assault Understand the drivers Identify barriers to reporting, disclosing and seeking help Respond and support people appropriately and effectively Identify support systems at the University. Estimated time to complete course: 45 mins	Fixed term and continuing staff You will receive an enrolment notification via email with a link to access this course in MyLearning. Casual staff and other workforce members Click to enrol
Conflict of Interest This online course aims to educate the University community about conflicts of interest. Conflicts of interest must be identified, declared and appropriately managed. When conflicts of interest are not dealt with appropriately, the integrity of the University can be damaged, along with the reputations of those involved. In some circumstances failing to identify, declare or manage a conflict of interest may be unlawful. We must be confident that members of the University community carry out their duties impartially and transparently. As a university staff member, it is your responsibility to identify, declare and appropriately manage any conflicts of interest. Estimated time to complete course: 40 mins	Fixed term and continuing staff You will receive an enrolment notification via email with a link to access this course in MyLearning. Casual staff and other workforce members Click to enrol

Induction course

Course access

ESOS Induction course

The University of Adelaide is a registered provider of education for overseas students. The ESOS Induction course outlines the legislative frameworks which the University must comply with. The course aims to create an introductory awareness and understanding of the University’s obligations to overseas students, whilst simultaneously meeting our legislated requirement to provide this information to all staff.

Estimated time to complete course: 20 – 30 mins

Fixed term and continuing staff

Click to launch

Copyright Induction course

Copyright is a form of intellectual property. All staff create and use copyright material on a daily basis and it is an expectation that all members of the University comply with copyright requirements. This course looks at the basic principles of copyright law, rights and exceptions, what materials are covered, how to correctly utilise copyright materials and open licensed materials.

Estimated time to complete course: 30 mins

This course is highly recommended for all University staff. It is a compulsory component of induction for:

Academic staff Level B to Level E inclusive
Level A academic staff in teaching roles
Professional staff in a role that requires an understanding of copyright

Click to launch

Working with Integrity

This online course aims to educate the University community about what we mean by working with integrity in our workplace. The course will cover being aware of your obligation to comply with the University's Code of Conduct and policies, being able to recognise and report inappropriate conduct, and where to find more information about integrity and your obligations.

Estimated time to complete course: 20 mins

Fixed term and continuing staff

You will receive an enrolment notification via email with a link to access this course in MyLearning.

Casual staff and other workforce members

Click to enrol

Understanding Power Dynamics and Close Personal Relationships

This online course aims to educate University staff to understand what to do if you witness inappropriate conduct at the University. By the end of this module, you should be able to:

explain your rights and responsibilities at work
define bystander action and power dynamics
identify the use and abuse of power in relationships
define, analyse and act on inappropriate behaviour
recognise what to do if you witness inappropriate conduct
know where to find support in times of need.

Estimated time to complete course: 40 mins

Fixed term and continuing staff

You will receive an enrolment notification via email with a link to access this course in MyLearning.

Casual staff and other workforce members

Click to enrol

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault – what are the drivers and how can staff respond?

This online course aims to educate University staff about sexual harassment and sexual assault, the drivers, how staff can respond and the policies and practices within the University of Adelaide. By the end of this program, you will be able to:

Identify behaviours that constitute sexual harassment and sexual assault
Understand the drivers
Identify barriers to reporting, disclosing and seeking help
Respond and support people appropriately and effectively
Identify support systems at the University.

Estimated time to complete course: 45 mins

Fixed term and continuing staff

You will receive an enrolment notification via email with a link to access this course in MyLearning.

Casual staff and other workforce members

Click to enrol

Conflict of Interest

This online course aims to educate the University community about conflicts of interest. Conflicts of interest must be identified, declared and appropriately managed. When conflicts of interest are not dealt with appropriately, the integrity of the University can be damaged, along with the reputations of those involved. In some circumstances failing to identify, declare or manage a conflict of interest may be unlawful. We must be confident that members of the University community carry out their duties impartially and transparently. As a university staff member, it is your responsibility to identify, declare and appropriately manage any conflicts of interest.

Estimated time to complete course: 40 mins

Fixed term and continuing staff

You will receive an enrolment notification via email with a link to access this course in MyLearning.

Casual staff and other workforce members

Click to enrol

Third month

Induction course	Course access
Equal Opportunity (EO) Induction course (external link) The University is committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment in which all students and staff are treated fairly and equitably. The EO online course aims to assist with this goal. This interactive course provides theoretical knowledge and a practical understanding of the following topic areas: equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination laws, discrimination, harassment, inappropriate relationships and the complaints process. Please note this course is hosted on an external website and staff will be required to register a new account using their work email address and create a password (password should not be the same as your UofA account). Estimated time to complete course: 90 mins per module	All new fixed term and continuing staff must complete Module 1. New people leaders must also complete Module 2. Click to launch
Fraud & Corruption Control Induction course This course presents critical information about fraud and corruption control in the context of University activities, and describes what you should do if you suspect fraud and corruption in the workplace. Anyone responsible for the oversight of people, assets or resources will be directed to manager specific content, including strategies to deter fraud and corruption in the workplace. Estimated time to complete course: 20 - 30 mins	Fixed term and continuing staff Click to launch
Legal Compliance Induction course This course will introduce you to the University’s approach to legal compliance and the tools and resources available to assist in meeting your legal compliance obligations. Estimated time to complete course: 20 mins	Fixed term and continuing staff Click to launch
Mental Health Awareness at the University of Adelaide This course comprises three modules to increase awareness of mental health, develop an appreciation for prioritising and implementing self-care and an understanding of individual and organisational rights, responsibilities and obligations.	Fixed term and continuing staff Click to launch
Environmental Sustainability on Campus This module highlighting how research and teaching at the University is shaping a sustainable future at Adelaide. It also describes the initiatives by the University and recommendations for all staff to practice in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Estimated time to complete course: 20 mins	Fixed term and continuing staff Click to launch

Induction course

Course access

Equal Opportunity (EO) Induction course (external link)

The University is committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment in which all students and staff are treated fairly and equitably. The EO online course aims to assist with this goal. This interactive course provides theoretical knowledge and a practical understanding of the following topic areas: equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination laws, discrimination, harassment, inappropriate relationships and the complaints process.

Please note this course is hosted on an external website and staff will be required to register a new account using their work email address and create a password (password should not be the same as your UofA account).

Estimated time to complete course: 90 mins per module

All new fixed term and continuing staff must complete Module 1. New people leaders must also complete Module 2.

Click to launch

Fraud & Corruption Control Induction course

This course presents critical information about fraud and corruption control in the context of University activities, and describes what you should do if you suspect fraud and corruption in the workplace.

Anyone responsible for the oversight of people, assets or resources will be directed to manager specific content, including strategies to deter fraud and corruption in the workplace.

Estimated time to complete course: 20 - 30 mins

Fixed term and continuing staff

Click to launch

Legal Compliance Induction course

This course will introduce you to the University’s approach to legal compliance and the tools and resources available to assist in meeting your legal compliance obligations.

Estimated time to complete course: 20 mins

Fixed term and continuing staff

Click to launch

Mental Health Awareness at the University of Adelaide

This course comprises three modules to increase awareness of mental health, develop an appreciation for prioritising and implementing self-care and an understanding of individual and organisational rights, responsibilities and obligations.

Fixed term and continuing staff

Click to launch

Environmental Sustainability on Campus

This module highlighting how research and teaching at the University is shaping a sustainable future at Adelaide. It also describes the initiatives by the University and recommendations for all staff to practice in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Estimated time to complete course: 20 mins

Fixed term and continuing staff

Click to launch

How do I view my completion records?

Completion records for the following courses can be viewed in MyLearning:

Ethics & Integrity courses:

Working with Integrity
Understanding Power Dynamics and Close Personal Relationships
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault – what are the drivers and how can staff respond?
Conflict of Interest

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Completion records for all other courses can be viewed in the ‘Profile’ tab in the Staff Services Online (SSO) portal within a month of course completion.

If you have any queries about the courses, or access issues, please contact Learning and Development