Updated October 17: New date for OneNote session.
Our slate of training opportunities for the SMU community is now available for registration! Come discover a new favorite application or freshen up your skills in systems and services like Sitecore. Here’s a list of what we have planned!
Creating Documents in Adobe InDesign
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.
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Monday, September 30, 2024; Fondren Library East 109
Sitecore for Content Editors
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.
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Thursday, October 10, 2024; Fondren Library East 110
Excel Basics
Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop on essential Excel skills. Learn how to manage worksheets, format data, and understand basic formulas. Gain confidence in navigating Excel and discover time-saving features like Auto-Sum, Flash Fill, and Auto-Fill. Perfect for beginners.
9:30am – 11:30am, Friday, October 18, 2024; Fondren Library East 109
Microsoft OneNote for Enhanced Productivity
Join us for an interactive workshop designed to unlock the full potential of Microsoft OneNote, a powerful tool for note-taking, organization, and collaboration. This training is tailored for university staff who wish to streamline their workflow and enhance team collaboration. No prior experience with OneNote is necessary.
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Thursday, October 31, 2024; Fondren Library East 109
Getting Started with Adobe Express
Adobe Express makes it easy for anyone to create professional-looking posters, handouts, announcements, and social media posts with this one simple-to-use online tool. In this session, we will explore the included templates and features, how to set up your brand, and quickly take creative content made in Adobe Express for use on one social platform and resize it for another.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Monday, October 28, 2024; Fondren Library East 109
Getting started with Appspace Digital Signage
Need help getting your area’s digital signage in tip-top shape? This class is for you! Learn the basics of building a channel in Appspace, setting up schedules, and adding content from YouTube or your blog. Plus, we will discuss how to make your signage look and function its best.
Requirements: Attendees must have permission to use Appspace.
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2024; Fondren Library East 109
Wrangling Text in Excel
Excel: Formulas, Tables and Pivot Tables
Gain essential Excel skills in our workshop focusing on Formulas, Tables, and Pivot Tables. We’ll start by reviewing basic Excel functions before diving into efficiently organizing data within tables and creating dynamic Pivot Tables for data summarization and analysis. Explore setting up existing spreadsheets for Pivot Tables, customizing field selections, formatting data, and more.
Discover how to enhance your Pivot Tables with slicers and timelines for quick data analysis. By the end of this session, you’ll have more tools to excel in data management and analysis, empowering you to work in Excel more efficiently.
9:30am – 11:30am, Friday, November 22, 2024; Fondren Library 109
LinkedIn Learning: Your Anytime Trainer!
Don’t forget that students, faculty, and staff alike have free access to LinkedIn Learning and over 9,000 different courses on all kinds of topics! Just visit smu.edu/linkedin for details and to sign in.
