Ensuring a safe, respectful, and compliant environment is a top priority at the University of New Mexico (UNM). To support this commitment, UNM requires all employees, including faculty, staff, and student workers, to complete mandatory annual trainings. These essential programs are conveniently accessible through Learning Central Unm, the university’s central online learning platform. This article outlines the mandatory trainings for 2025, explains how to access them via Learning Central UNM, and provides key information to help you fulfill your training requirements.
2025 Mandatory Training Courses at UNM
For the year 2025, all UNM employees are assigned four critical training courses designed to enhance workplace safety, security, and respect. These mandatory programs are:
- Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (MT 2025E or MT 2025S): This training is crucial for fostering a respectful and inclusive campus environment. It addresses various forms of discrimination and harassment, providing employees with the knowledge and tools to prevent and address these issues.
- Basic Annual Safety Training – 2025 (BAST 2025): Safety is paramount at UNM. This annual safety training covers essential safety protocols and procedures to ensure a secure working environment for everyone on campus.
- Active Shooter on Campus: Run, Hide, Fight – 2025 (ACSH 2025): In the interest of campus safety and preparedness, this training equips employees with strategies to respond effectively in the event of an active shooter situation, emphasizing the “Run, Hide, Fight” methodology.
- SANS Security Awareness Training 2025: Securing the Human: In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. This security awareness training, provided by SANS Institute, focuses on “Securing the Human” element of cybersecurity, educating employees on best practices to protect UNM’s data and systems.
All four mandatory trainings for 2025 must be completed by December 31, 2025. These courses are readily available within Learning Central UNM, and have already been integrated into each employee’s personalized learning plan for easy access.
Accessing Your Mandatory Trainings via Learning Central UNM
Learning Central UNM simplifies the process of completing your required trainings. Follow these steps to access and begin your courses:
- Navigate to Learning Central UNM: Open your web browser and go to https://learningcentral.unm.edu/.
- Log In: Use your UNM NetID and password to log in to the Learning Central UNM platform.
- Locate “My Learning Plan”: Once logged in, you will find your assigned mandatory trainings listed under the “My Learning Plan” section on your Learning Central UNM dashboard.
- Start and Complete Your Courses: Click on each course title to begin the training. Ensure you complete all modules and any required acknowledgements for each course before the deadline of December 31, 2025.
Exemptions for Specific Training Courses
While these trainings are mandatory for all employees, UNM recognizes that certain circumstances may warrant an exemption for specific courses:
- Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination Training Exemption: If you have experienced a prior traumatic event that makes this training personally triggering, you can request an exemption. To do so, please submit the Exemption Request for Online Preventing Harassment & Discrimination Training form.
- Active Shooter Training Exemption: If the Active Shooter Training is triggering due to past experiences, please contact Byron Piatt, Emergency Manager, at 505-277-0330 to discuss and request a potential exemption.
The Importance of Annual Mandatory Training
The University of New Mexico is committed to maintaining a safe and compliant environment, and annual mandatory training plays a vital role in achieving this goal. The requirement for annual training is driven by both state and federal regulations. The State of New Mexico’s Risk Management Division mandates annual safety and employment-related civil rights training. Furthermore, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also requires annual safety training in specific areas.
These regulations are why courses like Basic Annual Safety Training (BAST) and Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination training are required each year. The content of these courses is designed to be relevant and impactful, with the Harassment and Discrimination Prevention course utilizing animated scenarios and UNM-specific policies and resources. The Active Shooter on Campus course prepares individuals to recognize and respond to potential threats effectively, using the “Run, Hide, Fight” survival strategy.
Need Assistance with Learning Central UNM or Mandatory Training?
For any questions, technical difficulties, or further assistance related to Learning Central UNM or the mandatory training program, several resources are available:
- UNM IT Help Desk: For technical issues related to Learning Central UNM, contact the UNM Main IT HELP Desk at 505-277-5757. They are your first point of contact for any technical problems you may encounter.
- Engagement & Organizational Development (EOD): For general questions about the mandatory training requirements or course content, please contact the Engagement & Organizational Development team at 505-277-1555 or via email at [email protected].
- Online Resources: Visit the FAQs page and Troubleshooting Tips for quick answers to common questions and solutions to potential issues.
Completing your mandatory training through Learning Central UNM is an essential part of your role at the University of New Mexico. By prioritizing these trainings, you contribute to a safer, more respectful, and compliant campus community.
