Required Courses

Pierce County Required Training


Pierce County requires the following training for employees. 


Regular Hire Employees 
Attend Each of These Courses Once 


  • It's Up to You: Stopping Sexual Harassment
  • Beyond Sexual Harassment
  • Attitudes Toward Differences (prerequisite for required diversity training)
  • Diversity refresher every two years*

Supervisors, Managers and Directors 
Attend Each of These Courses Once 

  • Beyond Sexual Harassment
  • Attitudes Toward Differences (prerequisite for required diversity training)
  • Workplace and Domestic Violence Awareness This course replaces Domestic Violence Policy Overview for Supervisors.
  • Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention for Management All Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Elected/Appointed Officials with direct reports are required to attend.
  • Supervisor Essentials This 2-day training is required for entry-level supervisors or managers and is expected to be completed within 6 months of promotion or hire.
  • The Practical Coach This course is required once for all Directors, Managers and Supervisors with direct reports.
  • Diversity refresher every two years*

Diversity Training - Refreshers Available


  • Communicating with People with Disabilities
  • LGBT Cultural Competency
  • Generational Differences in the Workplace
  • History of Discrimination in America
  • Values Voting
*Upon completion of all diversity offerings, employees who have attended them have met the required "every two years" diversity refresher requirement. Employees may verify attendance through their Workday training transcript or by contacting PCHRTRAINING@piercecountywa.gov