Instructor-Led Training
Guidelines & General Course Information
Please note the number of days and timeframe for each course; attendees are expected to attend all sessions of a class. The courses listed below are not eligible for continuing professional education (CPE) credits.
Class Format: Classes may be delivered using either:
- Virtual instructor-led (VILT) online format via Cisco Webex or Microsoft Teams
- In-person classroom training
- Hybrid format offering both in-person and VILT options
Please review course and registration information for delivery format before enrolling. To ensure successful participation in VILT courses, attendees should confirm they are able to connect to the designated online application prior to the first day of class.
Hands-on Training: For courses with a hands-on component, attendees will be asked to verify their access to the remote training environment before their registration can be confirmed. Use the hyperlink in the Registration column to access the registration page for the selected course and enter the required information to complete registration. If you require ADA accommodations, email capps.training@cpa.texas.gov and we will ensure that your needs are met.
***IMPORTANT NOTE: CPA does not record or consent to the recording of any training sessions.***
| Category | Course Name | Course Description | Class Day(s)/ Times / Location |
Registration Details Select the registration hyperlink and enter the required information. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPPS Financials | Asset Management | This course is designed to help agencies maintain physical control over capitalized and controlled assets by performing financial accounting and planning for future asset needs. The CAPPS Asset Management system is a fully integrated system that can reduce data integrity problems and make reconciliation of financial subsystems easier and less time-consuming. In this course, participants will gain hands-on experience entering, updating, maintaining and retiring assets — all within a dedicated training environment that simulates real-world scenarios and reinforces learning through practical application. | 1 Day Course: Sept. 9, 2026 8:30 a.m.–Noon **Virtual** |
CPE training credits are not offered for this course. Seek management approval before registering. Register for the Asset Management Course |
| CAPPS Agency Support | CAPPS Service Desk (CSD) | This course introduces agency Level 1 support staff to the CAPPS Service Desk (CSD) ticketing system for HR/Payroll and Financials. Agency Level 1s are part of their agency’s internal Service Desk support team for CAPPS (Central Accounting Payroll/Personnel System). The course outlines the key roles and responsibilities of Level 1 support staff and provides an overview of the Service Request (SR) screening process. Participants will learn how to access the system, search for tickets, submit requests, update ticket information, print ticket details and export ticket reports. | 1 Day Course: Oct. 6, 2026 9–11 a.m. **Virtual** |
CPE training credits are not offered for this course. Seek management approval before registering. Registration Not Yet Open |
| CAPPS Financials | Asset Management | This course is designed to help agencies maintain physical control over capitalized and controlled assets by performing financial accounting and planning for future asset needs. The CAPPS Asset Management system is a fully integrated system that can reduce data integrity problems and make reconciliation of financial subsystems easier and less time-consuming. In this course, participants will gain hands-on experience entering, updating, maintaining and retiring assets — all within a dedicated training environment that simulates real-world scenarios and reinforces learning through practical application. | 1 Day Course: Oct. 7, 2026 8:30 a.m.–Noon **Virtual** |
CPE training credits are not offered for this course. Seek management approval before registering. Registration Not Yet Open |
| CAPPS Financials | Accounts Payable | This course offers a comprehensive introduction to maintaining supplier information, entering/managing vouchers and performing the key processes required for a timely and accurate invoice payment. Participants move through each stage of the workflow — from adding suppliers to running reports — while gaining hands-on experience with tasks such as entering and reversing vouchers, running batch processes, unposting and deleting vouchers and reviewing accounting entries. | 1 Day Course: Oct. 13, 2026 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. **Virtual** |
CPE training credits are not offered for this course. Seek management approval before registering. Registration Not Yet Open |
| Government Administration | Statewide Government Salary Administration Policies | This course offers a comprehensive understanding of salary administration and payroll policies within the Texas state government. It is tailored for individuals who handle salary-related tasks in accordance with statutory guidelines. The focus is on resources, statutes, guidelines and processes rather than on specific HR or payroll systems used by state agencies or institutions of higher education. | 1 Day Course: Nov. 10, 2026 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. **IN-PERSON ONLY** LBJ Bldg., 111 E 17th Street Austin, Texas 78701 |
CPE training credits are not offered for this course. Seek management approval before registering. All participants will be emailed pre-work exercises and must bring the completed exercises to the training class. **IN-PERSON Course Only** Registration Not Yet Open |
| CAPPS Financials | Asset Management | This course is designed to help agencies maintain physical control over capitalized and controlled assets by performing financial accounting and planning for future asset needs. The CAPPS Asset Management system is a fully integrated system that can reduce data integrity problems and make reconciliation of financial subsystems easier and less time-consuming. In this course, participants will gain hands-on experience entering, updating, maintaining and retiring assets — all within a dedicated training environment that simulates real-world scenarios and reinforces learning through practical application. | 1 Day Course: Nov. 12, 2026 8:30 a.m.–Noon **Virtual** |
CPE training credits are not offered for this course. Seek management approval before registering. Registration Not Yet Open |
| CAPPS Agency Support | CAPPS Service Desk (CSD) | This course introduces agency Level 1 support staff to the CAPPS Service Desk (CSD) ticketing system for HR/Payroll and Financials. Agency Level 1s are part of their agency’s internal Service Desk support team for CAPPS (Central Accounting Payroll/Personnel System). The course outlines the key roles and responsibilities of Level 1 support staff and provides an overview of the Service Request (SR) screening process. Participants will learn how to access the system, search for tickets, submit requests, update ticket information, print ticket details and export ticket reports. | 1 Day Course: Dec. 1, 2026 9–11 a.m. **Virtual** |
CPE training credits are not offered for this course. Seek management approval before registering. Registration Not Yet Open |
| CAPPS Financials | Asset Management | This course is designed to help agencies maintain physical control over capitalized and controlled assets by performing financial accounting and planning for future asset needs. The CAPPS Asset Management system is a fully integrated system that can reduce data integrity problems and make reconciliation of financial subsystems easier and less time-consuming. In this course, participants will gain hands-on experience entering, updating, maintaining and retiring assets — all within a dedicated training environment that simulates real-world scenarios and reinforces learning through practical application. | 1 Day Course: Dec. 2, 2026 8:30 a.m.–Noon **Virtual** |
CPE training credits are not offered for this course. Seek management approval before registering. Registration Not Yet Open |