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ETAp - External training application process for IT staff

What is ETAp?

ETAp (external training application process) is the approvals process for staff who report to one of the IT senior management team (administration; applications, support and development, client services and infrastructure & operations). If you are not a member of staff within one of these groups, please enquire about IT training with your line manager or Head of Faculty IS. For information on general IT training for University staff, please go back to the IT Services training team homepage.

ETAp is intended to make it easier for IT services staff to get the skills and professional development that they need in order to do their jobs and to maximise the value of the annual training budget.  Applications for external training are reviewed by the IT training board twice a year, and accepted or rejected. By collating applications at set times of the year, the training team are able to negotiate better rates with training providers, making the budget go further, and managers are able to strategically plan training requirements.

Deadlines for ETAp submissions 2011/12

Phase 2: Friday 27th April 2012 (ETAp board due to meet on 11th May)

How to apply for external IT training

1. Check for any internally provided training: Search the IT Services training and the STDU websites.
2. Download and complete the submission form: ETAp application (pdf) or ETAp application (Word version).
3. Complete as much as possible: Where you have it, please include specifics of a particular course you wish to attend or else outline the main objectives that you wish to achieve.
4. Line manager approval: Pass your completed form to your line manager for completion. All training applications must be approved by your line manager, to illustrate how the training supports your current role, agreed development or one of the IT strategic goals.
5. Print off and sign: You and your line manager must print off and sign your submission form.
6. Submit the completed form: submit the signed form to Christine Hilton in the Administration Office: G99 Kilburn Building at least 10 working days prior to the next IT training board meeting.

You will be informed within five working days of the training board meeting if your application has been successful.

Click here to see ETAp frequently asked questions