Training & Resources

Instructor-Led Training

UFS Training Courses

• Purchasing with Crimson Commerce - for Requesters

  Who should attend: Benefited DU employees with the “Requester” role, including Business Officers

  This introductory course is designed for employees who will use Crimson Commerce to purchase goods and services. Participants will learn how to shop from punch-out catalogs such as Dell and Lenovo; create requisitions for non-catalog items—both contract and non-contract; assign carts for FOAP entry; and approve invoices once goods or services have been received.

  UFS Training Calendar & Registration 

   

  Class: "Purchasing with Crimson Commerce (for Requesters)" Direct Registration Links
  June	July	August
  6/2 - 10 am	7/7 - 1 pm	8/7 - 9 am
  6/4 - 10 am	7/8 - 2 pm	8/14 - 10 am
  6/10 - 1 pm	7/10 - 9 am	8/20 - 2 pm
  6/11 - 1 pm	7/16 - 10 am
  6/12 - 10 am	7/18 - 10 am
  6/16 - 2 pm	7/21 - 9 am
  6/17 - 9 am	7/22 - 10 am
  6/18 - 10 am	7/23 - 1 pm
  6/26 - 2 pm	7/29 - 3 pm
  6/27 - 10 am	7/30 - 9 am
  6/30 - 10 am	7/31 - 2 pm

• Approving Requisitions in Crimson Commerce - for Business Officers

  Who should attend: Business Officers responsible for reviewing and approving requisitions

  This essential training prepares Business Officers to effectively review and approve requisitions within Crimson Commerce. Participants will learn how to log in as an Approver, validate requisition details, including FOAPAL accuracy and contract alignment, and approve non-contract purchases. The course also covers how to use internal and external notes to communicate important information (such as PO email addresses), identify when bid documentation is required, and navigate the workflow summary to track and monitor requisition progress.

  UFS Training Calendar & Registration 

   

  Class: "Approving Requisitions in Crimson Commerce (for Business Officers)" Direct Registration Links
  June	July	August
  6/4 - 1 pm	7/7 - 10 am	8/7 - 2 pm
  6/5 - 9 am	7/8 - 1 pm	8/14 - 1 pm
  6/12 - 2 pm	7/10 - 11 am	8/20 - 10 am
  6/16 - 10 am	7/16 - 1 pm
  6/17 - 3 pm	7/18 - 11 am
  6/18 - 2 pm	7/21 - 1 pm
  6/25 - 1 pm	7/23 - 10 am
  6/26 - 9 am	7/29 - 9 am
  6/27 - 1pm	7/30 - 1 pm
  6/30 - 2 pm	7/31 - 10 am

• PioneerTime for Supervisors

  PioneerTime Supervisors (timecard approvers) learn how to manage the employee timekeeping process. In this virtual instructor-led class, supervisors learn how to navigate within PioneerTime to address notifications (such as leave requests and timecard edit requests), review employee timecards, make edits and approve timecards each pay period. 

  This class is offered monthly for PioneerTime supervisors of non-exempt and/or exempt employees. 

  REGISTER HERE

• Pioneer Travel & Expense Overview

  Learn how to get started in the Pioneer Travel & Expense system, book travel and manage expenses. You will learn how to set up your profile, create expense reports and submit various types of expenses (such as group expenses, itemizations, allocations, mileage and meal per diem) for approval/reimbursement. 

  This class is offered monthly for DU staff & faculty who purchase and/or travel on business for DU.

  REGISTER HERE

Upcoming UFS Sessions

Tutorial Videos & Guides

QuickTip Tutorial Library (for Employees and Supervisors)

Discover fast, easy-to-follow tutorial videos and guides designed to help you complete administrative tasks with ease. Organized by UFS system and user type so you can quickly find the help you need when you need it!

UFS QuickTips

 

Recorded Training Sessions

Purchasing in Crimson Commerce - for Requesters 7-24-25

Still Need Help?

Access the UFS Knowledge base for resources such as the Administrative Deadlines Calendar, PioneerTime Supervisor Change Forms, and other helpful guides and forms. Don't see what you need? Reach out to the UFS Contact Center with questions or to suggest resources. Need training? Contact the UFS training team to schedule a personalized training session for yourself or your team! 

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