Working Remotely Tutorial
Learn how to enroll to DUO, connect to AU's VPN, and use Microsoft Teams to work productively from anywhere.
OIT Technical Training Workshops
Register now for any of the free technical training workshops sponsored by the Office of Information Technology. There are a variety of training options, including virtual instructor-led, on-demand Web-based training, and custom training options.
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Course Descriptions
Opportunity for learning is everywhere at American University. View the learning objectives of the free technical training workshops offered by OIT for staff, faculty, and students.
Intro. To CommonSpot Interactive Modules
Dynamically learn to update and edit an existing webpage using AU's content management system, CommonSpot. To attend, register for this course in the AsuccessfulU portal. Student workers of the university may request access from a technical trainer.
In this course, you will navigate through a series of introductory learning modules to understand and hone the fundamentals of CommonSpot. After completing all learning modules, you will learn how to request access to CommonSpot. This course is required for new users of CommonSpot before receiving account access. Afterwards, please join us at any of our bi-weekly CommonSpot Technical Training Hour to clarify any tools and find additional resources.
CommonSpot Virtual Technical Training Hour
These bi-weekly technical training hours reinforce the information presented in the online Introduction to CommonSpot self-paced course. Topics covered during these technical training hours include (but are not limited to): requesting access, tools, tips, finding additional learning resources, and best practices. Registration for these training hours is required, but participants may “pop” online anytime during the one-hour session to receive support and guidance with a technical trainer in a group setting.
CommonSpot - Intermediate
Learn to create a new webpage using AU's content management system, CommonSpot. Using a blank template, participants will create new page layouts, add elements to containers, learn about the additional options of those elements, and use flex containers for feature content. Please take CommonSpot - Introduction before attending this class.
Microsoft Teams Essential Training
Learn to use the core Teams features to collaborate more effectively and create conversations and content
Excel Essential Training
Learn how to enter and organize data, perform calculations with simple functions, and format the appearance of data.
Excel Essential Training, Tables and Formatting
Learn specifically how to customize and format tables.
Excel: PivotTables for Beginners
Learn how to build and adjust PivotTables by adding fields, filters, and formatting.
Excel: Avanced Formulas and Functions
Learn critical formula shortcuts that will speed up your work, then work through a variety of functions.
PowerPoint Essential Training
Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to quickly create, edit, and share professional-looking presentations.
ServiceNow - Customer Service Training for Agents
ServiceNow is American University's Cloud-based Customer Relationship Management System. The training will introduce you to ServiceNow’s Customer Service Management Module. You will learn how to create, assign, and track customer service requests. You will also learn how to create articles for the ServiceNow Knowledgebase.
ServiceNow - Customer Service Training for Managers
This training will be useful to ServiceNow managers who use either the IT Service Management or Customer Service Modules. In this training you will learn how to work with performance analytics, create templates, dashboards, and several types of reports.
Microsoft Bookings Essential Training
Learn to manage appointments, handle cancellations and rescheduling, and automatically update your staff's calendars.
Miscrosoft Office Accessibility for Beginniners
Learn the basics of how to use the accessibility features built into Microsoft Office.
Outlook Essential Training
Learn how to set up and manage email, calendars, and contacts.
Word Essential Training
Learn how to create, edit, format, and share documents.
SharePoint Online Essential Training: The Basics
Learn essential features such as log in, navigation, use of team and communication sites, editing and coauthoring documents, working with lists, integration with Microsoft 365, and document storage.
Microsoft Collaboration: SharePoint, Teams, Groups, and Yammer
Learn to create systems for asynchronous collaboration.
Microsoft Viva Essential Training
Use Viva Insights to keep track of and follow up on commitments.
Learning OneDrive
Learn how to store and share documents, spreadsheets, and other files with OneDrive.
Zoom at AU Workshop
Zoom is a cloud-based video communications app that allows you to set up virtual video and audio conferencing, webinars, live chats, screen-sharing, and other collaborative capabilities. This workshop will teach you best practices and security tools to help you and your guests get the most out of your Zoom meeting experience.