IT Training: Sitecore, Qualtrics, and Training On-Demand

IT TrainingOIT Training Team will be offering new training for Sitecore and Qualtrics this fall, plus hosting an overview of the Network Storage options. Also, we would like to remind you of the value of Lynda.com and the availability of Training On-Demand.

Sitecore Basic & Advanced Workshops

These sessions cover basic to advanced topics regarding SMU’s Sitecore Content Management System. The basic course walks you through the process of creating and editing basic web pages while the advanced course covers specialized widgets and coding features.

Upcoming Sessions:

Sitecore Basics (Hands-On) Tuesday,
September 27
1:00 – 2:30 PM Registration
Advanced Sitecore (Hands-On) Thursday,
October 6
2:00 – 4:00 PM Registration
Sitecore Slideshows (Webinar) Wednesday,
October 26
1:00 – 2:30 PM Registration
Sitecore Basics (Webinar) Friday,
November 4
10:30 -12:00 PM Registration
Advanced Sitecore (Webinar) Thursday,
November 17
2:00 -4:00 PM Registration

Qualtrics

In this session, learn the basics of creating, distributing, and managing data from online interactive surveys. Discover all of the features you can include in a survey to keep your respondents engaged while helping them provide accurate data. Class will take place in Fondren Library East, Room 109.

Upcoming Sessions:

Qualtrics: An Introduction Wednesday,
October 12
1:30PM-2:30PM Registration

Network Storage: What, Where & When

With all of the changes and additions of new storage services on campus, you may wonder which service you should use for certain tasks. This brief webinar will describe the different network storage services SMU OIT provides, how to use them, and when best to use each one.

Upcoming Sessions:

Network Storage: What, Where & When Thursday,
November 10
2:00PM-3:00PM Registration

Using Appspace 5: An Introduction

This week we hosted a webinar covering the basics of our updated campus digital signage system. This webinar will cover the basics of how to manage content, create new slides, hide layouts, plus add video and RSS feeds. The video is now available as part of our Training On-Demand.

More training tips and news from IT Connect

OIT’s Training On-Demand

The OIT Training Team offered over 150 classes & webinars last year, but that doesn’t mean it fits everyone’s schedule. For that, we have Training On-Demand.

Online Training Now Available for ePAF

If you were unable to attend the initial training sessions that Payroll offered you may now access online training at your convenience.

Lynda Helps Staff Sharpen Skills

Over 1,200 people have taken advantage lyndaCampus. We’ve asked a few of our colleagues to see what they’ve thought about their experiences with lynda.com.

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Ian Aberle

Ian Aberle is an Adobe Creative Educator and the Senior IT Communications Specialist & Trainer for the Office of Information Technology (OIT). For over 25 years, he has helped the SMU community use technology and implement digital and web media through multiple roles with the Digital Commons, SMU STAR Program, and now OIT. Ian enjoys photography and road trips with his family in his free time.