University Information Services - Digital Literacy Skills course timetable
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:
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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. |
Mon 13 |
Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams - Part 1 - Getting Started (Live Online using MS Teams)
Finished
Need to get up to speed with Teams? Then join us in this friendly, slow-paced, introductory session to learn how to get up and running. This is Part 1 of 4 courses that provide you the opportunity to get a hands on and in-depth insight into Teams. If you prefer a quick overview of Teams then consider joining the Fast Track course instead. 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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Tue 14 |
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 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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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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Wed 15 |
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 22 |
This course will cover the most essential features and concepts of Drupal Content Management Service through hands on activities. |
Tue 28 |
This 1:1 workshop is for those with a specific questions about using Microsoft Office, Teams or SharePoint. We will work with you using your files to explore if we can answer questions or suggest a more efficient way to achieve results. When you book in the Special Requirements field, please enter a description of what you want to discuss and, if relevant, have a copy of your own files available so we can test some ideas. Please anonymise the data if it is sensitive or personal. The link to join the course is sent in the booking and reminder emails. |
Wed 29 |
Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams - Part 5 - Breakout Rooms (Live Online using MS Teams)
Finished
Join us for this 1.5 hour workshop to learn how to get hands on creating and managing breakout rooms in your Teams meetings. Please note that to participate you must have Teams installed on your computer and ideally have access to the calendar to create a Teams Meeting ('Meet now' can be used otherwise). If you book:
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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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Thu 30 |
Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams - Virtual Train the Trainer (Live Online using MS Teams)
Finished
Are you new to teaching online? It is natural to feel apprehensive of this mode of delivery, virtual training has an additional skill set to those in a classroom based situation, and though your existing training skills remain essential, there is another layer of technical expertise to master. This online virtual workshop will help build your confidence delivering training sessions and give you an opportunity to practice and to receive feedback from other trainers. The emphasis of the course is not about the method and practice of teaching as an academic subject or theoretical concept, this is a hands-on workshop where you can practice in a safe environment. Before the workshop session, you must create an activity or convert one of your existing courses to an online version, and be prepared to present a 15-20 minute session. You will need to demonstrate that you have thought through and manged the pre-course bookings, communications and activities as well as competence using an online delivery tool. The workshop will be friendly and supportive with a maximum of three participants. You must have Teams installed on your computer to participate.
Though this is an informal training session you may like to review the competences required to achieve certification by CompTIA If you book:
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Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams - Virtual Train the Trainer (Live Online using MS Teams)
Finished
Are you new to teaching online? It is natural to feel apprehensive of this mode of delivery, virtual training has an additional skill set to those in a classroom based situation, and though your existing training skills remain essential, there is another layer of technical expertise to master. This online virtual workshop will help build your confidence delivering training sessions and give you an opportunity to practice and to receive feedback from other trainers. The emphasis of the course is not about the method and practice of teaching as an academic subject or theoretical concept, this is a hands-on workshop where you can practice in a safe environment. Before the workshop session, you must create an activity or convert one of your existing courses to an online version, and be prepared to present a 15-20 minute session. You will need to demonstrate that you have thought through and manged the pre-course bookings, communications and activities as well as competence using an online delivery tool. The workshop will be friendly and supportive with a maximum of three participants. You must have Teams installed on your computer to participate.
Though this is an informal training session you may like to review the competences required to achieve certification by CompTIA If you book:
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July 2022
Fri 1 |
Want an insight into Teams? Then join me in this friendly, fast-paced, session to learn how to get up and running. This course would suit people that are comfortable using computers and who would be confident referring to the course materials after the session to consolidate the detail. However, if you would prefer a slower paced course with more opportunity for practice then attend Getting Started instead. Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed and open on your computer to participate. You will:
If you book:
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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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Tue 5 |
This 1:1 workshop is for those with a specific questions about using Microsoft Office, Teams or SharePoint. We will work with you using your files to explore if we can answer questions or suggest a more efficient way to achieve results. When you book in the Special Requirements field, please enter a description of what you want to discuss and, if relevant, have a copy of your own files available so we can test some ideas. Please anonymise the data if it is sensitive or personal. The link to join the course is sent in the booking and reminder emails. |
Thu 7 |
Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams - Virtual Train the Trainer (Live Online using MS Teams)
Finished
Are you new to teaching online? It is natural to feel apprehensive of this mode of delivery, virtual training has an additional skill set to those in a classroom based situation, and though your existing training skills remain essential, there is another layer of technical expertise to master. This online virtual workshop will help build your confidence delivering training sessions and give you an opportunity to practice and to receive feedback from other trainers. The emphasis of the course is not about the method and practice of teaching as an academic subject or theoretical concept, this is a hands-on workshop where you can practice in a safe environment. Before the workshop session, you must create an activity or convert one of your existing courses to an online version, and be prepared to present a 15-20 minute session. You will need to demonstrate that you have thought through and manged the pre-course bookings, communications and activities as well as competence using an online delivery tool. The workshop will be friendly and supportive with a maximum of three participants. You must have Teams installed on your computer to participate.
Though this is an informal training session you may like to review the competences required to achieve certification by CompTIA If you book:
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Mon 11 |
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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