Another academic year is upon us, and that also means we are continuing our in-person training sessions for the fall! Check out our latest offerings and sign up for whatever sparks your curiosity.
Sitecore Basics for Content Editors
September 16, 2021, 9:30 a.m.
Fondren Library East 109
Are you responsible for updating information on existing SMU web pages but don’t know where to start? This session covers the basics of creating a web page from scratch within the Sitecore Content Management System. You will also learn how to work with links, images, and formatting of existing pages along with info on working within widgets/features.
Getting Started with Photoshop
October 14, 2021, 1 p.m.
Fondren Library East 109
In this class, we will cover the essential tools and techniques of using Adobe Photoshop. We will introduce you to the Photoshop work area and shows you how to open and save your images, zoom in and out, and undo mistakes. Plus, how to use layers for non-destructive editing.
Adobe Acrobat Essentials
October 19, 2021, 10 a.m.
Fondren Library East 109
Adobe Acrobat is installed on almost every computer on campus, and you probably use it to view PDF files every day. Have you ever wanted to know more about what Acrobat can do? In this two-hour hands-on course, you’ll learn more about creating PDF files, editing and formatting files, publication methods, and the basics on creating your own online forms. We will also cover why PDFs are a useful file format and different use cases for them.
November 9, 2021, 10 a.m.Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Info Session for Staff
October 28, 2021, 2 p.m.
Zoom Webinar
In this informational session, discover how Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification can help you in your everyday work. MOS certifications are a great way to hone your skills in the most popular Office applications available. And getting certified is free for faculty, staff, and students!
Getting Started with Adobe InDesign
December 8, 2021, 1 p.m.
Fondren Library East 109
This class will be an introduction to using Adobe InDesign to create documents, posters, and PDFs. Attendees will learn the basics of how to create a new document, adjust columns and margins, import text, place images, and finally export the document to PDF to share with others.InDesign is an industry-leading program used to design documents for print or PDF production. This course shows you how to create documents that can adapt to your text instead of the other way around.
