GCALS Outside training credit process

GCALS Outside training credit process

GCALS Outside training credit process

Effective January 1, 2023

 

Staff attending training that is not issued by GDC may request GCALS Elective training credit by following the below process. You will be allowed up to 24 hours of outside training credit per year.

 

  1. Complete the GDC GCALS Outside Training Request Submission form (see Attached PDF file) 
    1. Users must provide Proof of Attendance in one or more of the following formats showing Course Name, Username, date, and hours:

                                                               i.      A Certificate

                                                             ii.      Sign-in roster

                                                           iii.      Confirmation email

    1. If it is a Ga. POST qualified training, User is responsible for reporting training to POST.

                                                               i.      User must provide a copy of the POST Training Submission Cover Sheet that was sent to POST.

 

  1. Submit the Request Form and the above listed documents to: otc.request@gcals.zohodesk.com

 

  1. If the course qualifies for credit it will show on your transcript as: GDC - Outside Training - xx hours
    1. Users must keep their own records and certificates for validation of credit.

 

  1. Process time will be 4 to 6 weeks for credit to show up on the Students Transcripts.

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