University Information Services - Digital Literacy Skills course timetable
June 2021
Tue 22 |
Accessibility: How to Produce Accessible Documents - An Introduction (Live Online with MS Teams)
![]() This course will show you basic principles and processes for creating accessible documents in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and PDFs. |
Tue 29 |
Want an insight into Teams? Then join us 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 more in depth and slower paced course with more opportunity for practice then attend Teams Parts 1 - 4 instead (see Related courses below). Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate. You will:
In Teams you can:
If you book:
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Accessibility: How to Produce Accessible Documents - An Introduction (Live Online with MS Teams)
![]() This course will show you basic principles and processes for creating accessible documents in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and PDFs. |
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Wed 30 |
Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams - Part 1 - Getting Started (Live Online using MS Teams)
![]() 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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July 2021
Fri 2 |
Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams - Part 2 - Delivering Meetings (Live Online using MS Teams)
![]() 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:
If you book:
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Mon 5 |
Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams - Part 3 - Tabs & Applications (Live Online using MS Teams)
![]() 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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Tue 6 |
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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Wed 7 |
Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams - Part 5 - Breakout Rooms (Live Online using MS Teams)
![]() Breakout Rooms are released! Join us for this 1 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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Thu 8 |
Accessibility: How to Produce Accessible Documents - An Introduction (Live Online with MS Teams)
![]() This course will show you basic principles and processes for creating accessible documents in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and PDFs. |
Tue 13 |
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. |
Wed 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. |
Accessibility: How to Produce Accessible Documents - An Introduction (Live Online with MS Teams)
![]() This course will show you basic principles and processes for creating accessible documents in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and PDFs. |
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Tue 27 |
Accessibility: How to Produce Accessible Documents - An Introduction (Live Online with MS Teams)
![]() This course will show you basic principles and processes for creating accessible documents in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and PDFs. |
August 2021
Thu 5 |
Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams - Part 1 - Getting Started (Live Online using MS Teams)
![]() 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 10 |
UIS: Microsoft 365 / Teams Workshop
![]() This one hour workshop is for people who are either new to an Office 365 or Teams application or for more experienced users who wonder if there is a better approach to how they are currently completing their work. We don't promise solutions for every problem but we will work with you using your files to explore if we can 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 11 |
Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams - Part 2 - Delivering Meetings (Live Online using MS Teams)
![]() 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:
If you book:
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Thu 12 |
UIS: Microsoft 365 / Teams Workshop
![]() This one hour workshop is for people who are either new to an Office 365 or Teams application or for more experienced users who wonder if there is a better approach to how they are currently completing their work. We don't promise solutions for every problem but we will work with you using your files to explore if we can 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 19 |
Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams - Part 3 - Tabs & Applications (Live Online using MS Teams)
![]() 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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Fri 20 |
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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Mon 23 |
Blended teaching using online technologies will enrich and modernise your course delivery, but it requires technical mastery of new applications such as Microsoft Teams. This fast-track online instructor-led course will build your knowledge of Teams, and give you an opportunity to explore and to use it, so that you can decide which aspects will work for you. You will learn, or gain an insight, into:
If you would like to practice teaching online in a small group who will provide constructive feedback, please register your interest on the separate workshop. If you book:
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September 2021
Thu 2 |
UIS: Microsoft 365 / Teams Workshop
![]() 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. |
Tue 7 |
Accessibility: How to Produce Accessible Documents - An Introduction (Live Online with MS Teams)
![]() This course will show you basic principles and processes for creating accessible documents in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and PDFs. |
October 2021
Mon 4 |
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. |
Tue 5 |
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. |
Wed 6 |
Are you migrating from Hermes to Exchange Online and are using Outlook 365 desktop as your client for the first time? If so join us in this friendly, introductory session to learn how to get up and running with Outlook 365 Email and Calendar using the Desktop application for Windows, where we will take you through the basics of the Outlook 365. This course does not cover the Hermes migration tool or in-depth technical questions regarding Outlook and Exchange. For this information please see the Further Information for IT staff webpages. 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 Outlook 365 for Windows desktop application installed on your computer. Participants using Microsoft Outlook 365 for Mac or the online version via a web browser will find some of the functionality missing. |
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. |