Think (O)IT training

If you are thinking about expanding your IT skills, enroll in one of the Office of Information Technology’s (OIT) workshops. Free training opportunities this month include: 

Live Online Training

• Pope Tech Automated Accessibility Scanner Training
  Monday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  Learn the proper techniques to run and analyze Pope Tech accessibility scanner reports and how to fix errors found on your websites. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Google Security
  Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  Join experts from the NC State Google Service Team, OIT Security and Compliance, and the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to discuss security topics related to NC State’s Google environment and the type of content that should be stored in Google Drive. Attend for the chance to win great prizes! To register, visit REPORTER.
• Google Keep: Introduction
  Thursday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  Organize your ideas, notes and to-do lists with Google Keep. Explore how to record notes with voice dictation, transcribe text from images, pin notes, and more! To register, visit REPORTER.
• Intermediate WordPress: Content Management
  Thursday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. to noon
  Communicate your ideas effectively on the web with WordPress! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to develop a practical information architecture, determine proper content and ensure your website is accessible to all users. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Cisco WebEx: Online Meetings
  Thursday, Oct. 22, noon to 1 p.m.
  Broaden your communications with Cisco WebEx Online Meetings. See how NC State’s solution, WolfMeeting, enables you to virtually meet, share content and video conference with anyone in the world who has an internet connection. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Report2Web Training
  Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  Learn how to navigate Report2Web, an enterprise report distribution, archival and retrieval solution, to find and approve reports for which you have access. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Google Drive: Create, Collaborate and Get Organized
  Wednesday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  Learn how to use Google Drive to manage resources in a collaborative environment and explore topics such as sharing permissions, converting files and using common tools for G Suite and Shared Drives. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Google Sheets Level 2: Advanced
  Friday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  Explore intermediate to advanced features in Google Sheets that will help you step up your spreadsheet analyses or functions. Topics explored in this workshop include named ranges, grouping cells, pivot tables, and more. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Gmail Level 1: More Than Your Inbox
  Tuesday,  Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  Use Gmail for more than just composing, replying to and forwarding messages. This online workshop will provide an in-depth overview of Gmail features, including contacts management, chat, tasks, and new features. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Zoom Accessibility
  Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  Learn how to make your Zoom courses and workshops accessible to all. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Cisco Jabber: Your All-In-One Collaboration Tool!
  Wednesday, Nov. 4, noon to 1 p.m.
  Use Cisco Jabber to streamline communications and enhance productivity in one client on your device. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Advanced Slides
  Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  Attend this online workshop to take your Slides to the next level. In this session, you’ll learn how to customize your master slides and layouts to make one-click changes across your entire slide deck and so much more! To register, visit REPORTER.
• Google Calendar: Advanced Productivity
  Thursday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  Learn more about the Google Calendar interface, event details and calendar management. This online workshop will cover features such as sharing and embedding calendars, scheduling Hangouts video conferencing and more. To register, visit REPORTER.

On-demand Training 

• System Access Request (SAR) Training
  Get an overview of the SAR application for campus requesters and approvers with a demonstration on how to submit requests for different connected systems. Please review the SAR website for more information before registering. To register, visit REPORTER.
• What’s New in G Suite (Fall 2020)
  Keep up to date with all of Google’s exciting new features in this online workshop. Topics will include Google Drive shortcuts, Shared Drive requests, Google Meet enhancements, the new Google Groups interface, and more! To register, visit REPORTER.
• Google Calendar: Advanced Productivity
  Are you comfortable with using Google Calendar but want to explore more advanced functions that could help boost your productivity? This workshop will dive into specific features of the Google Calendar interface, event details and calendar management. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Google Calendar Essentials
  Explore several powerful features to help streamline your Google Calendar appointments. This online workshop will demonstrate how to find available times to meet participants, add a video conference, set work hours, and configure free, busy and see all details. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Google Drive: Create, Collaborate and Get Organized
  Learn at your own pace how to use Google Drive and Shared Drives to manage resources in a collaborative environment. Primary topics will include file organization, securing documents through sharing permissions, group editing, and using common tools throughout Google’s suite of apps. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Gmail Level 1: More Than Your Inbox
  Get an in-depth overview of how you can turn Gmail into a useful productivity tool. This workshop will cover contacts management, chat, tasks, and new features. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Gmail Level 2: Advanced Productivity
  Explore planned and newly released features in Gmail that can help you boost overall productivity with your time. This online workshop will cover topics like filters, canned responses, scheduling Google Calendar and Google Meet Events, and more. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Google Forms
  Easily build surveys, plan events and gather data with Google Forms. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of creating forms, collaborative editing and viewing data in spreadsheets and charts. Other advanced features such as question validation and embedding forms in websites will be highlighted as well. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Google Sheets Level 1:  Introduction
  Get an introduction to Google Sheets and how it integrates with other apps in the G Suite. Additional topics covering powerful tools and functions of Sheets include data validation, conditional formatting and more. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Google Sheets Level 2: Advanced
  Have you mastered the fundamentals of Google Sheets and ready to improve your spreadsheet skills? This online workshop will introduce you to advanced features of Sheets including named ranges, filters, grouping cells, and more. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Introduction to Google Sites
  Explore the user-friendly interface of Google Sites and use the drag-and-drop functionality to help create a site functional for your needs. Workshop topics will cover how to embed Google Drive folders and files, implement customization and basic web design principles, and set permissions. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Google Slides: Advanced Presenter Tools
  Create more exciting and engaging slide shows or tools you can use while presenting in Google Slides. Features covered in this online workshop will include audience questions and answers, automatic closed-captioning, custom timing, publishing to the web, and more. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Google Slides: Advanced Customization
  Create a custom reusable theme for your presentation that is on-brand! Learn how to import PowerPoint and Google Slides themes, Master Slides, and one-click updates that can transform your presentation and save you time. To register, visit REPORTER.
• Advanced Forms
  Learn about advanced features in Google Forms that can take your survey or questionnaire to the next level. This online workshop will cover topics including pre-filled form links, branching, response validation, and more. To register, visit REPORTER.
  

Training updates and new courses will be added to REPORTER as soon as they are available, so check back regularly. Search REPORTER by G Suite Apps such as Gmail or Slides or scroll through all of OIT’s offerings. 

For custom training, complete the Custom Training form. A technology trainer will contact you to discuss options to meet your business needs.