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Free Information Technology training for Staff

Acadia recognizes that remaining current in information technology  is important in today's world and provides free on-site training for staff. Taking technology training provides tangible evidence that you, as a staff member,  are interested in improving your technical skills, without the cost, travel and extra time that external workshops demand. Of special interest may be the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Training. Completing this, and passing the MCAS exam provides a certificate that is recognized by employers world-wide. Acadia is a certified testing site, and provides MCAS certification exams at cost to employees. Acadia currently has several employees that have achieved Microsoft Certified Application Specialist in various applications and are pursuing the  Master level. More MCAS information.

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Acadia Workshops:

There are many different workshops available. Check here to find out more about the types of workshops and individual workshop descriptions, then click on the Schedule to register. CMS training

Online Resources:

Here you will find the Acadia Workshop presentations in pdf format. Also check here for free tutorials recommended by Information Technology Training. Acadia Staff are also able to take free online Microsoft courses as part of our licensing agreement. Email Jaye.Cartney@acadiau.ca for more information.

 

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Acadia Web CMS: Calendars/Events

Date of Session: MAR-16, 9:30 AM

This one-hour workshop focuses on the procedures to create and fill a departmental calendar. This calendar is for information only: it has no booking or scheduling abilities.

Prerequisite: CMS Basic OR CMS Overview workshop.

Acadia Web CMS: Advanced Tips

Date of Session: MAR-16, 10:30 AM

Accordions save room on a web page by providing a title that unfolds to reveal more info. Anchors allow the client to move directly to another part of a web page. These and other tips are covered in this one-hour session.

Prerequisite: CMS Basic OR CMS Overview workshop.