For Employees

Visit the EDT Sharepoint site for past recordings and other current engagement events.

If you have any suggestions or questions about EDT events, please email DSSAS-EDThelpdesk@la.gov.

(NOTE: The FEMA training website is temporarily unavailable due to the federal government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security, under which FEMA falls.)

The FEMA Incident Command courses are now accessible here. Completion is required once for all newly hired employees and contractors with P-numbers.

Join us as we help managers develop the skills and strategies needed to lead effective change in today’s evolving workplace. Participants will learn to assess readiness, manage change from both operational and people perspectives, and build sustainable change capacity within their organizations. Register for Part 1 here and Part 2 here.

This professional development training is designed for training coordinators and administrators who are responsible for monitoring and reporting compliance within LDH. Participants will learn how to effectively generate and interpret reports in SuccessFactors to track required training, monitor completion status, and support compliance efforts. The session will walk through key report types and best practices for pulling accurate data. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate reporting features in SuccessFactors
• Generate compliance reports

This session is ideal for training coordinators who play a role in ensuring their agency remains compliant with required training standards. Register here for this Microsoft Teams webinar.

9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Excel Essentials is a practical, hands-on training designed to build confidence and core skills in Microsoft Excel. Participants will learn how Excel is structured and how to navigate it effectively, apply formatting techniques to improve clarity and readability, and use basic formulas to perform accurate calculations. The training also introduces essential functions such as SUM and IF, along with an overview of PivotTables, helping learners summarize and analyze data more efficiently. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the foundational skills needed to create clean, functional spreadsheets and continue building their Excel knowledge.

Register for Part 1 here and Part 2 here.

9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Email shouldn’t feel like a constant game of catch-up. This session focuses on mastering Outlook Web 365 to transform your inbox from overwhelming to organized, helping you reduce clutter and turn messages into clear actions. Participants will learn to use Focused Inbox, message rules, categories, flags, Quick Steps, and advanced search to prioritize important messages. The session also covers Delay Send, task integration, and email etiquette to establish healthier boundaries.

Once the inbox is under control, the next step is managing your time more effectively. This session dives into Outlook Web 365’s calendaring and scheduling tools to reduce back-and-forth and streamline coordination across teams. Participants will learn how to reply to emails with meetings, propose new times, use Scheduling Polls, and reserve spaces with Room Finder. The session also introduces Bookings with Me to automate scheduling and protect your focus time. This session is ideal for anyone looking to work intentionally, minimize meeting friction, and regain control of their day.

Register for Part 1 here and Part 2 here.

9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

This interactive session introduces LDH employees to Microsoft OneNote, focusing on practical, step-by-step navigation and real-world applications. Participants will learn how to create and organize notebooks, sections, and pages; capture and manage meeting notes; and apply tags, templates, and search to track actions and retrieve information efficiently. The session also demonstrates how OneNote integrates with Microsoft Teams, including adding notebooks to channels and collaborating in real time. At the end of these sessions, participants will be able to build consistent workflows that support daily work, reduce duplication, and improve team collaboration.

Register for Part 1 here and Part 2 here.

The LDH Safety Rules Required Training must be completed by March 31. All employees are expected to meet this annual compliance requirement. Please review your SuccessFactors training dashboard to ensure the course is finished and recorded before the deadline.