Commonwealth Employee, Manager, and Supervisor Required Training

The Organizational Learning team at HRD, in partnership with subject matter experts for required training topics, have created the 2025-2026 required training plan to provide you with an engaging learning experience, meet the learning objectives for these important workplace topics, and reduce the amount of time needed to complete your annual compliance trainings.

Each required training reflects important workplace policies governed by Commonwealth executive orders, personnel and HR policies, and/or Massachusetts general law.  Start your training today by going to MassAchieve.

Completing these trainings means more than just fulfilling your employee obligations; they establish guidelines and expectations for a safe and respectful workplace, and for how we work together and make a meaningful impact as Commonwealth employees. 

Required Executive Department Training

The 2025-2026 Commonwealth required trainings have been assigned to Executive Department employees, managers, and supervisors within MassAchieve. For current employees, your deadline for completing these trainings is Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Newly hired Commonwealth employees can also find their training deadlines in MassAchieve. 

To assist you in your learning journey, the Organizational Learning team has created the Accessibility Navigation Guidance for Assistive Device Users. This resource will provide additional guidance to those using assistive devices to navigate their annual required training courses. 

2025-2026 Current Curriculum Descriptions for All Employees

Curriculum Title	Executive Order	Curriculum Description	Minutes to complete
2025-26 Digital Accessibility Awareness	Per EO 614: Establishing the Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance Board e Use Policy 6.1	This course provides a high-level overview of federal and state digital accessibility requirements, assistive technology, and introduces concepts and considerations for creating accessible digital content.	:30
2025-26 Workplace Harassment Awareness	MGL.1 Title XXI.151B.3a Per EO240/Sexual Harassment	As Commonwealth employees, we are all responsible for ensuring that our workplace is free from any kind of harassment. Through this training, learn how you can help create a respectful and safe working environment for you and your colleagues.	:30
2025-26 Workplace Violence  Awareness	Per EO442 Establishing a policy of zero tolerance for workplace violations	The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has a zero-tolerance policy for workplace violence. This training will help you understand how you can help keep your workplace safe; and will share ideas and examples for how you and others can resolve conflict in a positive and productive way.	:15
2025-26 Cybersecurity Awareness	Per EO 588: Rescinding Executive Orders 504 and 549 (data security) EO No. 629	Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting critical technology systems and the sensitive information they contain. These Cybersecurity trainings are essential to protecting your information online and to staying cyber-safe.	:33
2025-26 Conflict of Interest Summary Awareness	G.L.c. 268A ss 27-28	The Conflict of Interest law provided by the State Ethics Commission seeks to prevent conflicts between private interests and public duties, foster integrity in public service, and promote the public's trust and confidence in that service by placing restrictions on what state employees may do on the job, after hours, and after leaving public service.	:15
2025-26 Diversity Awareness	Under revision.	The trainings featured here will increase your understanding and awareness of persons with disabilities both visible and invisible, and how to break down barriers, challenge assumptions and create spaces that are accessible and welcoming to everyone.	:10

2025-2026 New Hire Employee Curriculum Descriptions

Curriculum Title	Executive Order	Curriculum Description	Minutes to complete
2025-26 New Hire Employees Digital Accessibility Awareness	Per EO 614: Establishing the Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance Board e Use Policy 6.1	This course provides a high-level overview of federal and state digital accessibility requirements, assistive technology, and introduces concepts and considerations for creating accessible digital content.	:30
2025-26 New Hire Employees Workplace Harassment Awareness	MGL. 1 Title XXI. 151B.3a	As Commonwealth employees, we are all responsible for ensuring that our workplace is free from any kind of harassment. Through this training, learn how you can help create a respectful and safe working environment for you and your colleagues.	:30
2025-26 New Hire Employees Workplace Violence Awareness	Per EO442 Establishing a policy of zero tolerance for workplace violations	The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has a zero-tolerance policy for workplace violence. This training will help you understand how you can help keep your workplace safe; and will share ideas and examples for how you and others can resolve conflict in a positive and productive way.	:15
2025-26 New Hire Employees Domestic Violence Awareness	MGL. 1 Title XXI. 151b. 3a Per EO240/Sexual Harassment	This training will increase awareness about persons impacted by violence; and will also provide access to different resources and supports that are available.	:15
2025-26 New Hire Employees Cybersecurity Awareness	Per EO 588: Rescinding Executive Orders 504 and 549 (data security) EO No. 629	Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting critical technology systems and the sensitive information they contain. These Cybersecurity trainings are essential to protecting your information online and to staying cyber-safe.	:48
2025-26 New Hire Employees Conflict of Interest Awareness	G.L.c. 268A ss 27-28	The Conflict of Interest law provided by the State Ethics Commission seeks to prevent conflicts between private interests and public duties, foster integrity in public service, and promote the public's trust and confidence in that service by placing restrictions on what state employees may do on the job, after hours, and after leaving public service.	:75
2025-26 New Hire Employees Diversity Awareness	Under revision.	The trainings featured here will increase your understanding and awareness of persons with disabilities both visible and invisible, and how to break down barriers, challenge assumptions and create spaces that are accessible and welcoming to everyone.	:20

2025-2026 New Hire Managers and Supervisors Curriculum Description

Curriculum Title	Executive Order	Curriculum Description	Minutes to complete
2025-26 New Hire Manager and Supervisor Resources	Not applicable.	This training resource is designed to help support Managers and Supervisors with resources for the important work they do every day, with their teams, and colleagues.	:10