Training: PeopleSoft Finance System

Access to the University's PeopleSoft Finance System is restricted to those whose job duties require it and who have met the training requirements.

This training is designed to provide basic information for accessing and using the University's PeopleSoft Finance System. The classroom training allows time for both hands-on application and individual assistance. The online training is a self-paced series of courses that include Finance System navigation, ChartFields, reporting, and journal entries. Current Finance System users who would like a refresher course are always welcome and encouraged to attend.

Follow these steps to gain access to the PeopleSoft Finance System:

1. Determine your access needs
Work with your supervisor to determine the type of Finance System access you need in order to perform your duties (Inquiry or General Ledger). Your type of access determines your training requirements. Current users are welcome to take refresher courses, whether classroom trainings or online courses. New users must first determine the type of access they require:

• Inquiry—Get this if your work in the Finance System is limited to looking things up.
• General Ledger—Get this if your work in the Finance System entails entering or approving any type of journal entry. (Note: temporary general journal access can be granted for up to three months with reduced training requirements. Temporary access is typically given to new employees during July and August when classroom training is curtailed due to the fiscal year-end close, or for student employees who have training schedule conflicts with their classes.)

The following table shows Finance System training requirements for the different types of access:

2. Complete the Fiscal Code of Ethics training and Financial Inquiry training
New users must complete the Fiscal Code of Ethics training and the Financial Inquiry training prior to completing step #3. The courses are offered through SkillPort, accessible via the myCUinfo portal > CU Resources tab > Training menu > Start SkillSoft > Catalog menu > University of Colorado Courses folder. This navigation is the same for all SkillSoft courses required for Finance System access.

3. Submit the Finance System Access Request form
Once you have determined your access needs and completed the Fiscal Code of Ethics training and Financials–Inquiry training, complete the Finance System Access Request form and submit it to the Finance System Access Coordinator, using the form’s Submit button. If you have Finance System access questions, contact finance.access@colorado.edu.

4. Register by email and print the manual
Register for the classroom training and print out the training manual before class. Remember that access to the PeopleSoft Finance System requires this Finance System training and m-Fin Financial Statement training.

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