Want to learn something new or get a refresher on an old standby? Stop into our training sessions coming up this spring and check out our free resources on LinkedIn Learning! From Excel to video production, here’s what we have planned over the next few months.
Please Note: If a minimum of five registrants is not reached 24 hours before a session’s scheduled date/time, the session will be subject to rescheduling or cancellation.
Getting Creative with AI Using Adobe Express
February 24, 2 p.m., Fondren Library East 109
With professionally designed templates and generative AI tools powered by Adobe Firefly, it’s easy to create original creative content through Adobe Express. In this session, we will learn to create avatars, original art, and effects with simple text descriptions using this powerful web tool. We will also explore how to combine our newly created content for use in presentations and videos and export it for sharing.
Sitecore for Content Editors
March 6, 1 p.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.
Excel: Formulas, Tables and Pivot Tables
March 25, 1 p.m., Fondren Library East 109
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.
Microsoft OneNote for Enhanced Productivity
April 17, 10 a.m., Fondren Library East 109
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.
Foundations of Video Production: From Script to Screen
May 22, 1 p.m., Fondren Library East 109
If you have always wanted to create video for whatever reason, it can be intimidating to get started with all of the options out there. In this workshop, we will go over the essentials of planning your video, using AI to help script and outline, essential equipment you’ll need, editing footage, and finally publishing and promoting your video. We invite you to bring your smartphone and your ideas as we work together to bring your story to the screen!
LinkedIn Learning: Your 24/7 Tutor
Students, faculty, and staff alike get free access to LinkedIn Learning, which provides you with thousands of courses on hundreds of topics that you can view at your own pace. These courses also include professional certifications from Microsoft, Adobe, and more!
*Post updated on February 20, 2025, to adjust the date of the Excel workshop.
