Classes & Webinars for Employers
We offer classes and webinars designed to help you confidently navigate CalPERS’ processes and successfully conduct business with us.
Complete Training Based on Your Role
You’ve been assigned a contact type based on your role within your agency. CalPERS uses this contact type to classify your job responsibilities. Use your assigned contact type to find which classes and webinars you need to complete and the order in which to complete them. This helps you stay on track and ensure you complete all training at the right time.
Easily verify your contact type: Log in to your agency’s myCalPERS account, select the Profile tab, and navigate to the Contacts section, or contact your system access administrator.
Get Started
Select your contact type to find:
- A list of recommended classes and webinars
- The order in which to complete them
- Training format (in-person, virtual, or self-paced online)
- Supplemental guides and resources
Note: If your employer has a health contract, complete the health-related classes; otherwise, proceed to the next recommended class in the series.
Register for Classes & Webinars
Registration steps vary based on the format.
- Instructor-led Business Rules and myCalPERS classes: Log in to your myCalPERS business partner account, then select the Education tab.
- Webinars: Select the link listed and complete the registration form.
- Self-paced online classes: Log in to your myCalPERS business partner account, then select the Education tab. These classes are available to you 24/7.
If you don't have myCalPERS access, contact your agency’s system access administrator.
Contact who conducts business with CalPERS
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
Start by completing Business Rules classes in this order:
| In-Person/Virtual | Reference & Health Benefits Guides: |
After completing Business Rules classes, complete myCalPERS classes in this order:
| In-Person/Virtual | Student Guides:
|
Complete these webinars in any order: | Virtual | Local Safety Disability Retirement Resource Guide (PDF) |
| For a complete list of online classes, additional scenarios, or practice, complete the myCalPERS self-paced online classes in any order. | Self-Paced Online | Access myCalPERS student guides by transaction type on the myCalPERS Student Guides & Resources webpage. |
Contact who enrolls employees in CalPERS membership and maintains appointments
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
Start by completing Business Rules classes in this order:
| In-Person/Virtual | Reference Guides: |
After completing Business Rules classes, complete myCalPERS classes in this order:
| In-Person/Virtual | Student Guides: |
Complete these webinars in any order: | Virtual | Not Applicable |
For scenarios or practice, complete myCalPERS self-paced online classes in any order:
| Self-Paced Online | Student Guides:
|
Contact who reports payroll
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
Start by completing Business Rules classes in this order:
| In-Person/Virtual | Reference Guides: |
After completing Business Rules classes, complete myCalPERS classes in this order:
| In-Person/Virtual | Student Guides: |
Complete these webinars in any order: | Virtual | Local Safety Disability Retirement Resource Guide (PDF) |
For additional scenarios or practice, complete myCalPERS self-paced online classes in any order:
| Self-Paced Online | Student Guides:
|
Contact who enrolls employees and their dependents in health benefits
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Start by completing the Business Rules - Health class | In-Person/Virtual | Health Benefits Guides: |
After completing the Business Rules class, complete myCalPERS classes in this order:
| In-Person/Virtual | Student Guides: |
For scenarios or practice, complete myCalPERS self-paced online classes in any order:
| Self-Paced Online | Student Guides:
|
Contact who makes payments for retirement contributions, health premiums, and/or Supplemental Income Plans
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
Start by attending Business Rules classes in this order:
| In-Person/Virtual | Reference Guides: |
| After completing Business Rules classes, complete the myCalPERS Reports class. | In-Person/Virtual | Student Guide: |
Complete these webinars in any order: | Virtual | Local Safety Disability Retirement Resource Guide (PDF) |
For scenarios or practice, complete myCalPERS self-paced online classes in any order:
| Self-Paced Online | Student Guides:
|
Contact who manages information technology
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
Start by completing Business Rules classes in this order:
| In-Person/Virtual | Reference & Health Benefits Guides: |
| After completing Business Rules classes, complete the myCalPERS Reports class. | In-Person/Virtual | Student Guides: |
For additional scenarios or practice, complete myCalPERS self-paced online classes in any order:
| Self-Paced Online | Student Guides: |
The California Code of Regulations (CCR) §554.1 requires that each public agency and each state department appoint an Agency Election Officer at the request of the board in elections for board members. As the designated Agency Election Officer for your agency, department, or county school, this contact acts in a limited capacity as an agent of CalPERS and must ensure that all their actions are compatible with ethical election practices.
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Start by completing the Business Rules class. | In-Person/Virtual | Reference Guides: |
| After completing the Business Rules class, complete the myCalPERS Retirement Enrollment class. | In-Person/Virtual | Student Guides:
|
| Complete the Post-Retirement Employment Webinar. | Virtual | Not Applicable |
Contact who uses myCalPERS to manage an agency’s contract(s)
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
Start by completing Business Rules classes in this order:
| In-Person/Virtual | Reference & Health Benefits Guides: |
For scenarios or practice, complete myCalPERS self-paced online classes in any order:
| Self-Paced Online | Student Guides: |
Contact who oversees specific programs, makes decisions within their area of authority, and handles administrative duties at the local level
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
Complete Business Rules classes in this order:
| In-Person/Virtual | Reference & Health Benefits Guides: |
| Complete the Local Safety Disability Employer Webinar. | Virtual | Local Safety Disability Retirement Resource Guide (PDF) |
Contact who manages arrears reporting
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
Complete Business Rules classes in this order:
| In-Person/Virtual | Reference Guides: |
For scenarios or practice, complete myCalPERS self-paced online classes in any order:
| Self-Paced Online | Student Guides: |
Contact who is a senior level leader
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
Start by completing Business Rules classes in this order:
| In-Person/Virtual | Reference & Health Benefits Guides: |
Complete these webinars in any order: | Virtual | Local Safety Disability Retirement Resource Guide (PDF) |
Contact who processes health transactions and provides health eligibility and enrollment information to employees
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Start by completing Business Rules: Health class. | In-Person/Virtual | Health Benefits Guides: |
After completing Business Rules classes, complete myCalPERS classes in this order:
| In-Person/Virtual | Student Guides: |
| Complete the Local Safety Disability Retirement Employer Webinar. | Virtual | Local Safety Disability Retirement Resource Guide (PDF) |
For additional scenarios or practice, complete myCalPERS self-paced online classes in any order:
| Self-Paced Online | Student Guides:
|
Contact who processes health transactions and provides health eligibility and enrollment information to employees
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Start by completing the Business Rules: Health class. | In-Person/Virtual | Reference & Health Benefits Guides: |
After completing the Business Rules class, complete myCalPERS classes in this order:
| In-Person/Virtual | Student Guides: |
Complete these webinars in any order: | Virtual | Local Safety Disability Retirement Resource Guide (PDF) |
For additional scenarios or practice, complete myCalPERS self-paced online classes in any order:
| Self-Paced Online | Student Guides:
|
Contact who is responsible for reconciling the monthly health statement
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Complete by completing the Business Rules: Health class. | In-Person/Virtual | Health Benefits Guides: |
For additional scenarios or practice, complete myCalPERS self-paced online classes in any order:
| Self-Paced Online | Student Guides: |
Human resources: Contact who handles hiring, onboarding, workplace policies, general staff support, etc.
Human Resources Benefits Officer: Contact who helps employees understand and manage their benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee perks
Human Resources Personnel: Contact who supports employee records maintenance, assists with payroll, and helps with recruitment and staffing needs
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
Start by attending Business Rules classes in this order:
| In-Person/Virtual | Reference & Health Benefits Guides: |
After completing Business Rules classes, complete myCalPERS classes in this order:
| In-Person/Virtual | Student Guides:
|
Complete these webinars in any order: | Virtual | Local Safety Disability Retirement Resource Guide (PDF) |
| For a complete list of online classes, additional scenarios, or practice, complete the myCalPERS self-paced online classes in any order. | Self-Paced Online | Our myCalPERS student guides are listed by transaction type on the myCalPERS Student Guides & Resources webpage. |
Contact who conducts medical evaluations and provides impartial assessments of an individual’s health or injury, usually for insurance, legal, or employment purposes
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
| No classes are required or recommended for Independent Medical Examiners. | Not Applicable | Student Guide: |
Contact who is the primary resource for members, answering questions, providing information, and helping with services or requests related to their membership
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the Business Rules class. | In-Person/Virtual | Reference Guides: |
| Complete the Post-Retirement Employment Webinars. | Virtual | Not Applicable |
Contact who manages and oversees the Replacement Benefit Fund, ensuring benefits are processed correctly and helping members with questions or issues related to the fund
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
Complete Business Rules classes in this order:
| In-Person/Virtual | Reference Guides: |
Contact who assists local governments with Section 218 coverage, ensures accurate reporting, liaises with federal agencies, and educates employers and employees
| Classes & Webinars | Format | Guides & Resources |
|---|---|---|
Complete these webinars in any order: | Virtual | Student Guide: |