Employer Education
We offer a variety of training and informational events to assist you with your CalPERS-related business responsibilities. Our classes, workshops, and meetings are offered on multiple dates. Select the class or event name for complete schedules and more information.
Subscribe to our Employer Bulletin for customized news and event updates. If you're interested in member-related training for employees, refer to Member Education.
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| CalPERS Educational Forum 2020 |
Attend this annual three-day event to learn more about CalPERS benefit programs and services. Highlights include informative sessions, a dynamic keynote speaker, exhibits, and networking opportunities. The next event will be held September 30 - October 2, 2020, in Anaheim. |
Conference |
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Learn about the trust funds, to prefund employer pension contributions, retiree health, and Other Post Employment Benefit (OPEB) liabilities. To register, complete the form on Prefunding Programs Workshops. |
Instructor-Led |
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Learn about the CalPERS health program, health plans, rates, and contracting options. To register, complete the form on CalPERS Health Program Workshops. |
Instructor-Led |
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Employer Training Classes |
Learn about business rules and procedures as well as how to utilize my|CalPERS for reporting. View our instructor-led Employer Education Schedule (PDF) for class dates. View the list of our Online Classes for Employers (PDF). Register in my|CalPERS. |
Instructor-Led, Online, and Video |
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Learn about Social Security and Medicare. To register for one of our webinars, complete the form on Social Security & Medicare Workshops. |
Online |
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These meetings provide an opportunity for school and public agency employers to engage with CalPERS senior leadership to discuss current issues. To register, complete the form on Employer Leadership Dialogues. |
In Person |
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These meetings provide school employers an opportunity to share information and have questions answered. To register, RSVP to the email invite sent out one month prior to each meeting. Email us to be added to the list. |
In Person and Video |
Videos
Education Center
- Employer Education
- Member Education
- Using my|CalPERS
Resources
- Employer Education Resources (PDF)
- Headquarters & Regional Offices
- my|CalPERS Employer Reports (Cognos)
- my|CalPERS Student Guides
- my|CalPERS Technical Requirements
- Reference & Health Guides
- System Access Administrators
Forms & Publications
- Disability Retirement/ Industrial Disability Retirement Resource Guide (PDF)
- Guide to Web Resources (PDF)
- Local Safety Disability Retirement Resource Guide (PDF)
- Public Agency & Schools Health Benefits Guide (PDF)
- Public Agency & Schools Reference Guide (PDF, 1.57 MB)
- State Health Benefits Guide (PDF)
- State Reference Guide (PDF, 2 MB)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cancel my enrollment in a class?
If you've received a confirmation email indicating you're enrolled in a class, visit my|CalPERS to cancel your enrollment. You won't be able to cancel enrollment on the day of the class.
- When will I receive my class materials?
You will receive them onsite when you attend the class.
- Where can I find office locations and directions?
You can find contact information, locations, and directions on the Headquarters & Regional Offices page.