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Get the latest Google Apps and WordPress training

By Office of Information Technology

OIT’s upcoming training courses include:

  • Gmail: Advanced Tools, Tips & Tricks will be offered on Wednesday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to noon in Room 110 of the Avent Ferry Technology Center. If you’re comfortable with the basics of Gmail and are ready to take it to the next level, this more advanced hands-on workshop is for you. You will learn more about creating labels, filters and canned responses, scheduling Google Calendar Events, and using Google Drive through Gmail, along with any planned or newly released Google features. To register, visit Classmate.

  • Create and Collaborate with Google Drive will be offered on Tuesday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to noon in ITTC Lab 2 of D.H. Hill Library. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn everything you need to know to get started using Google Docs/Drive at NC State. You will learn how to use Drive in a collaborative environment, including editing a file simultaneously with other people, securing a document through file sharing permissions, and creating files for use by a group of colleagues or friends. To register, visit Classmate.

  • Basics of WordPress will be offered on Wednesday, April 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 110 of the Avent Ferry Technology Center. Learn everything you need to know to get started using WordPress here at NC State. The workshop will cover topics including setup, configuration, themes, plug-ins, settings, options, and management of WordPress. To register, visit Classmate.

  • Introduction to Google Sites will be offered on Thursday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Room 110 of the Avent Ferry Technology Center. In this class, students will learn how to create a website using Google Sites, control access and embed Docs, videos, images, and links. The workshop will also cover some customization and basic Web design principles.

  • Introduction to Google+ will be offered on Tuesday, May 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 110 of the Avent Ferry Technology Center. This class will provide you with an overview of Google+ along with instructions for creating your own Google+ page. To register, visit Classmate.

  • Gmail: Beyond the Basics will be offered on Wednesday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to noon in Room 110 of the Avent Ferry Technology Center. This workshop will provide an in-depth overview of Gmail features, including Labels, Search tools, Contacts management, Chat, Tasks, Settings, Labs, and new features. If time permits, a brief introduction to Google Hangouts will be provided. To register, visit Classmate.

  • Introduction to Google Hangouts – Laptop/Desktop Application will be offered on Tuesday, May 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Room 110 of the Avent Ferry Technology Center. This is a fun and interactive workshop to learn about the emergence of Google Hangouts, a free Web conferencing tool that allows easy communication on campus or across the globe via video, audio and text messaging. Learn how to use the Hangouts platform and its many helpful features. You are encouraged to bring a laptop to the session and can register via Classmate.

For other available training sessions, visit Classmate Scheduled Workshops. If you are interested in custom software training, please complete the Custom Training Form. Email all training questions to classreg@ncsu.edu.