Over two dozen Microsoft Office certifications have been issued to staff since the program’s launch in September. “I’m excited to see staff begin to engage in this learning opportunity,” explained Rachel Mulry, Director of OIT Customer Service. “While we have a history of offering training in Microsoft technologies we have never been able to meet the demand to train to all the various skill levels we have on campus. This opportunity allows our staff to learn these applications at a much deeper level, and earn certifications at either a core (intermediate) or expert level. Teams and managers alike benefit from this program as employees quickly use their new knowledge on the job.” Continue reading SMU Staff Engage in Microsoft Office Certification Pilot Program
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IT Help Desk Streamlines Windows Software Installs on Macs
In January, the IT Help Desk assumed the management of Boot Camp & SAS installs for students. During that time the IT Help Desk worked with over 100 students to successfully complete the needed installations. Continue reading IT Help Desk Streamlines Windows Software Installs on Macs
Lynda Birthday Bash Returns January 24th
Students, join us on January 24th to celebrate Lynda (dot-com) Weinman’s birthday!
Next Wednesday, January 24, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. come by the Collaborative Commons (adjacent to Starbucks) in Fondren Library to enjoy cake, giveaways, and find out about all of the knowledge that Lynda.com has to offer. Continue reading Lynda Birthday Bash Returns January 24th
Fall 2017 Office Certification Pilot Progress Report
SMU’s Microsoft Office Certification pilot program, which was announced late September, has proved to be quite successful in a short period. In approximately ten weeks, 88 participants achieved 93 Microsoft Office Specialist certifications. Although December exams are still in flight, over 160 certifications have been issued to date with Microsoft Excel comprising 75% of the exams completed through November. Continue reading Fall 2017 Office Certification Pilot Progress Report
MOS Cert Pilot Program Gets First Certified Master
The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification pilot program has been a great success, and a Lyle student has just reached the ultimate milestone by achieving Microsoft Office Master status!
Continue reading MOS Cert Pilot Program Gets First Certified Master
