Training 

Empowering Your Growth — Your Way 

At the State of South Dakota, we believe that investing in your growth is key to achieving our shared goals. That’s why we offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities designed to meet every learning style, schedule, and career path. Whether you prefer virtual or in-person training, want to learn on your own time, or thrive in a collaborative group setting, we’ve got you covered. Explore options like:

• Live instructor-led courses (both virtual and in-person)
• Group trainings for peer collaboration, networking, and interactive community discussions
• Flexible, on-demand online courses and engaging video content on SDLearn
• Targeted seminars and special sessions
• Custom training by request

No matter how you learn best, you’ll find resources and opportunities to help you grow, succeed, and thrive — both personally and professionally. 

Current BHRA Courses

• 16 Personalities
• Communicating Expectations: 4 Tendencies for Supervisors
• Crucial Accountability
• Crucial Conversations
• Defusing Difficult Customers
• Edit, Rewrite, & AI... Oh My!
• Everything DiSC
• Five Behaviors of a Team for Individuals
• Four Tendencies for Employees
• Hogan 101
• The Lost Art of Phone & Email Etiquette
• Time Management

Registration Procedures: Employees must register for all training courses through SDLearn. To inquire about an upcoming date and time for a class, webinar, or special event and to register, Board of Regents and Unified Judicial System employees should email BHRTraining@state.sd.us with their name and the course name. 

Supervisor Required Training

• Civil Treatment Workplace for Leaders (South Dakota)
• Classification & Compensation and Civil Service vs Exempt
• CPC: Taking the Coach Approach
• CPC: Foundations for Supervisors
• Navigating Tough Talks & Documenting Discipline
• New Supervisor Training: Welcome!
• Navigating the BHRA Website and Additional Resources
• SDLearn Basics for Supervisors
• South Dakota Interview & Selection
• State of South Dakota Compliance Training Curriculum for Supervisors
• The Key 14: Mastering Supervision in South Dakota State Government
• TKS Functions for Supervisors

Employee Required Training

• South Dakota State Government Mandatory Reporting
• State of South Dakota Compliance Training Curriculum for Employees
• State of South Dakota Ethics

Special Requests

Host a Custom Training — Tailored Just for Your Team 

Planning a staff retreat, strategic planning session, team building, or large event? Let’s make it unforgettable. Whether you want to boost communication, strengthen leadership, or build resilience, choose from one of the existing BHRA courses or let our experts craft a custom experience tailored to your team’s goals and challenges. 

• Sessions built to fit your goals
• Led by experienced BHRA trainers
• Flexible lengths and formats to fit your schedule
• Designed to energize, empower, and elevate!

Group size: 15 participants minimum 
Scheduling: Based on trainer availability. Every request is thoughtfully reviewed — and if we can’t deliver it, we’ll help you find the next best option. 
Pricing: Varies based on session length, materials, and group size. Contact BHRTraining@state.sd.us for a quote with the following information:

• Your name, phone number, and agency/company
• Requested class title or subject
• Preferred date, time, and location
• Estimated number of attendees
• Session goals or outcomes (optional)
• Request for pricing, if applicable

Let’s build something your team will remember — and use — long after the session ends.