University Information Services - Digital Literacy Skills course timetable
April 2022
Fri 29 |
This one-hour instructor-led course is for people who want to keep up to date with newer or the lesser-known features of Microsoft Word. It is a quick fire succession of topics at a fast pace and aimed at those who are comfortable using computers.
Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate. See System requirements below for more information. Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.
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May 2022
Tue 3 |
Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course. To fully participate in this course you will need to have the Microsoft Excel 365 for Windows desktop application installed on your computer. Participants using Microsoft Excel 365 for Mac or the online version via a web browser will find some of the functionality missing. The course files and slides can be downloaded here |
Wed 4 |
Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course. To fully participate in this course you will need to have the Microsoft Excel 365 for Windows desktop application installed on your computer. Participants using Microsoft Excel 365 for Mac or the online version via a web browser will find some of the functionality missing. The course files and slides can be downloaded here |
This is an online instructor-led course to help you get to grips with spreadsheet basics using Microsoft Excel. It will be taught in a small group and no previous knowledge is assumed. Following on, we offer further online instructor-led courses that build on these fundamentals to extend your skills (see Related courses below). For those who prefer to self-study there is an online course from LinkedIn Learning, the course can be accessed here. Sign in with your CRSid@cam.ac.uk email and Raven password. |
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This course will cover the most essential features and concepts of Drupal Content Management Service through hands on activities. |
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Thu 5 |
Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams - Part 2 - Delivering Meetings (Live Online using MS Teams)
Finished
Need to present meetings or teach using Teams? Then join us in this friendly hand on session to learn how to get up and running. You will have the opportunity to practice managing a meeting. The course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate. If you are not using Outlook or Exchange Online for your email, please contact the instructor to discuss the implications for this course. You will:
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Fri 6 |
Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams - Part 3 - Tabs & Applications (Live Online using MS Teams)
Finished
Want to extend your knowledge of Teams? Then join us to learn how to use applications to record notes, create a Wiki, manage a small project and create online forms or surveys. This is Part 3 of 4 courses that provide you the opportunity to get a hands on and in-depth insight into Teams. Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate. You will:
If you book:
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Wed 11 |
This one to two hour instructor-led course is for people who want to keep up to date with newer or the lesser-known features of Microsoft Excel. It is a quick fire succession of topics at a fast pace and aimed at those who are comfortable using computers. The link to join the course is sent in the booking and reminder emails. The course files and slides can be downloaded here |
Mon 16 |
This course is for those who are new to the Recruitment Administration System (RAS) or those who wish to have a refresher.
Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate. See System requirements below for more information Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.
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Tue 17 |
Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course. To fully participate in this course you will need to have the Microsoft Excel 365 for Windows desktop application installed on your computer. Participants using Microsoft Excel 365 for Mac or the online version via a web browser will find some of the functionality missing. The course files and slides can be downloaded here |
Wed 18 |
Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course. To fully participate in this course you will need to have the Microsoft Excel 365 for Windows desktop application installed on your computer. Participants using Microsoft Excel 365 for Mac or the online version via a web browser will find some of the functionality missing. The course files and slides can be downloaded here |
This course will cover the most essential features and concepts of Drupal Content Management Service through hands on activities. |
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Thu 19 |
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Mon 23 |
This course is an introduction to the CHRIS system and will cover an overview of key elements of the system that you will interact whilst undertaking HR tasks. Prior to attending please check that you can log into the CHRIS system successfully.
Please Note: that you will require Microsoft Teams installed and VPN access to CHRIS setup to participate on this course. See System requirements below for more information. Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.
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Tue 24 |
Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course. To fully participate in this course you will need to have the Microsoft Excel 365 for Windows desktop application installed on your computer. Participants using Microsoft Excel 365 for Mac or the online version via a web browser will find some of the functionality missing. The course files and slides can be downloaded here |
Wed 25 |
Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course. To fully participate in this course you will need to have the Microsoft Excel 365 for Windows desktop application installed on your computer. Participants using Microsoft Excel 365 for Mac or the online version via a web browser will find some of the functionality missing. The course files and slides can be downloaded here |
June 2022
Wed 1 |
This one to two hour instructor-led course is for people who want to keep up to date with newer or the lesser-known features of Microsoft Excel. It is a quick fire succession of topics at a fast pace and aimed at those who are comfortable using computers.
Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate. See System requirements below for more information. Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.
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This one-hour instructor-led course is for people who want to keep up to date with newer or the lesser-known features of Microsoft Office, these tips are generally available across the Office suite of applications. It is a quick fire succession of topics at a fast pace and aimed at those who are comfortable using computers. The course will be taught using Windows, Mac users will find small differences. You should install Office 365 before the course. The link to join the course is sent in the booking and reminder emails. |
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Mon 6 |
This one-hour instructor-led course is for people who want to keep up to date with newer or the lesser-known features of Microsoft Teams. It is a quick fire succession of topics at a fast pace and aimed at those who are comfortable using computers. The link to join the course is sent in the booking and reminder emails. |
Tue 7 |
Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course. To fully participate in this course you will need to have the Microsoft Excel 365 for Windows desktop application installed on your computer. Participants using Microsoft Excel 365 for Mac or the online version via a web browser will find some of the functionality missing. The course files and slides can be downloaded here |
This course will cover the most essential features and concepts of Drupal Content Management Service through hands on activities. |
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Wed 8 |
Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course. To fully participate in this course you will need to have the Microsoft Excel 365 for Windows desktop application installed on your computer. Participants using Microsoft Excel 365 for Mac or the online version via a web browser will find some of the functionality missing. The course files and slides can be downloaded here |
Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams - Part 4 - File Management (Live Online using MS Teams)
Finished
New to online collaboration? This course aims to take the mystery out of managing your files online, syncing these to your computer and introduces a few useful functions that you may not have discovered. Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate. You will:
If you book:
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Thu 9 |
This is an online instructor-led course to help you get to grips with word processing basics using Microsoft Word. It will be taught in a small group and no previous knowledge is assumed. Following on, we offer further courses that build on these fundamentals to extend your skills including Skills for Document Layout. For those who prefer to self-study there is an online course from LinkedIn Learning, the course can be accessed here for Mac and for Windows users. Sign in with your @cam.ac.uk email and Raven password. |
Fri 10 |
This course is mainly aimed at students writing their thesis but is also suitable for staff who need to write a long document. It is designed to give an insight and hands on practice into the more advanced features of Microsoft Word that are relevant to producing substantial reports. |