Maestro: Enter Additional Training

Overview

Northwood Tech employees can use Maestro Learn to enter additional training that is not already recorded in their learning transcript.

This article explains how to access your transcript, enter additional training information, select the appropriate employee group and professional development categories, and submit the training for approval.

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Key Information

  • Additional training is entered through View Your Transcript in Maestro Learn.
  • You must select an Employee Group of either Staff or Faculty.
  • The Employee Group you select determines which Professional Development Category options are available.
  • Faculty and Staff have different Professional Development Category and Training Category options.
  • Training Hours and Credit Hours should be the same. For example, 1 hour and 30 minutes of training should be entered as 1.5 Credit Hours.
  • Submitted training will initially appear as Pending Approval and will be sent to your supervisor for review and approval.
📝 Note: The Employee Group you select determines the Professional Development Category and Training Category options available to you. Select the Employee Group that applies to your position.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

  • An active Northwood Tech employee account.
  • Access to Maestro Learn.
  • Information about the training you completed, including:
    • Training name or description
    • Institution or training provider
    • Training date
    • Training hours
  • Any necessary supporting documentation or attachments.

Instructions

Open Your Transcript

  1. Go to https://www.northwoodtech.edu/.
  2. Click MyCampus.
  3. Open the Maestro application.
    • Use the search field to locate Maestro, or find it in the application list.
  4. Hover over Learning.
  5. Click View Your Transcript.

Add Additional Training

  1. From your transcript, click the ... (three-dot) button.
  2. Select Add External Training.
  3. Complete the required training information.
  4. Select your Employee Group:
    • Staff
    • Faculty

Select Professional Development Categories

The Employee Group you select determines which Professional Development Category options are available.

Faculty

Faculty can select from:

  • Skill Building - Faculty
  • Continuing Education - Faculty

Additional Training Category options will be available based on the Professional Development Category selected. These options align with the Skill Building and Continuing Education requirements for faculty.

Staff

Staff can select from:

  • Skill Building Additional Credit
  • Supervisor Additional Credit
  • Continuing Education - Staff

Additional Training Category options are available based on the Professional Development Category selected:

  • Communication
  • Culture
  • Customer Service
  • Professional Advancement
  • Technology

Enter Training Hours

Enter the amount of time spent completing the training.

Training Hours and Credit Hours should be the same.

For example:

  1. Training Hours: 1 hour 30 minutes
  2. Credit Hours: 1.5
📝 Note: When entering training that is 1 hour and 30 minutes, enter 1.5 for Credit Hours. Training Hours and Credit Hours should match.

Submit the Training

  1. Review the information you entered.
  2. Include any necessary attachments.
  3. Click Submit.
  4. You will be returned to your Transcript page.
  5. The training will display as Pending Approval.
  6. The training will appear in your supervisor's feed for review and approval.
⭐ Best Practice: Review your training information and category selections before submitting. Accurate information helps ensure your training is properly reviewed and credited toward applicable Professional Development requirements.

Troubleshooting

I don't see the Add External Training option

Try the following:

  • Verify you are viewing your transcript under Learning > View Your Transcript.
  • Verify you are signed in to Maestro with your Northwood Tech account.
  • Refresh the page and try again.
  • Sign out of Maestro and sign back in.

I don't see the Professional Development Category I need

Try the following:

  • Verify you selected the correct Employee Group.
  • Faculty and Staff have different Professional Development Category options.
  • Review the available categories based on the Employee Group you selected.
  • If you are unsure which category applies to your training, contact Professional Development.

I don't see the Training Category I need

Try the following:

  • Verify you selected the appropriate Professional Development Category.
  • The available Training Category options depend on the Professional Development Category selected.
  • Verify you selected the correct Employee Group.

My training shows "Pending Approval"

This is expected after submitting additional training. Submitted training will display as Pending Approval and will appear in your supervisor's feed for review and approval.

If your training remains pending longer than expected, contact your supervisor or submit a Service Desk Ticket.

Need Additional Assistance?

If you're unable to enter or submit additional training in Maestro Learn after following the steps and troubleshooting guidance above, submit a Service Desk ticket.

Include any error messages or screenshots, if available, so the Service Desk can assist you as quickly as possible.

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