Training Schedule
Training sessions are offered on a recurring basis via Zoom (see training calendar below). New dotCMS users must take the "Introduction to dotCMS: Basic Training" session first before attending a refresher or training session on how to "Create a Page" or learn how to create/edit a specific "Content Type." Current dotCMS users who have not had any formal training on dotCMS are encouraged to take the "Introduction to dotCMS: Basic Training" session or any of the Content Type sessions if you wish to learn more about the platform or need a refresher.
Current training opportunities include:
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- Introduction to dotCMS: Basic Training (approx. 2 hours) is the pre-requisite course required for all new dotCMS users. This training is offered twice per month and can also be scheduled for a particular group, department, or district as needed on other days/times by completing a Training Request Form.
- The "Create/Edit a Page Asset and File Asset" (60 min.) training is a refresher session for current dotCMS users who may find it helpful to take this session shortly after an initial training, or if they have not used dotCMS recently and need a refresher. New dotCMS users should attend an Introduction to dotCMS: Basic Training session before registering for this refresher session.
- Content Types: Person Profiles/Roles, Events, Articles, and Digital Documents (45-60 min. each) are dotCMS Content Type trainings offered twice per month; one in the morning and one in the afternoon on different weeks. Each Content Type training session is offered as a refresher or follow-up training for current users, and takes a deeper dive into creating/editing a specific Content Type. New dotCMS users should attend an Introduction to dotCMS: Basic Training session before registering for one of the Content Type training sessions.
- Web Content Accessibility training is offered twice each month; one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
- Monthly standing trainings are scheduled for the first four weeks of the month. If there is a week 5 in a given month, no standing trainings are held during that week.
- If a user or group of users need a different training date/location, then a Training Request Form must be completed.
- The trainer's Zoom Office hours are four (4) days per week (Monday through Thursday). In-person appointments can be scheduled on Wednesdays while the trainer is on campus.
- Trainees can select and register for the session(s) in which they wish to participate. Please see the Training Sessions listing below.
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Upcoming Training Sessions
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Nov 12
Create/Edit Person Profile and Role in dotCMS - November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024 9:00AM – 9:45AM Zoom
This training session demonstrates how to create or edit a Person profile and how to create a Role for a person profile in dotCMS. See prerequisite on details page. (Approx.45 min.)
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Nov 12
Events - dotCMS Training - November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024 10:15AM – 11:15AM Zoom
This training session demonstrates how to create, add, tag, and edit an event in dotCMS. Participants will also learn about event listings that appear on a web page. See prerequisite on details page. (Approx. 45-60 min.)
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Nov 12
Articles - dotCMS Training - November 12, 2024 (This training is not open to MSUE staff/faculty.)
November 12, 2024 11:30AM – 12:00PM - This training is not open to MSUE staff/faculty. Zoom
This training session demonstrates how to create, tag, publish, and edit an article in dotCMS. Participants will also learn about article listings that appear on a web page. See prerequisite on details page. (Approx.30 min.)
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Nov 14
Create/Edit a Page and File Asset in dotCMS - November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom
In this training, learners will dive into how to create a new page and edit an existing page in dotCMS. Participants will learn about templates, folders, sub-menus, adding content, how to upload/find file assets, and more. See prerequisite. (60 min.)
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Nov 14
Digital Documents - dotCMS Training -November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024 10:30AM – 11:30AM Zoom
In this training session, new and/or current dotCMS users will learn how to upload, tag, find, replace, or edit a Digital Document in dotCMS. Participants will also learn about Digital Document listings (widget). See prerequisite. (Approx.60 min.)
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Nov 14
Images and Videos in dotCMS - November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024 2:00PM – 2:45PM Zoom
In this training/refresher session, new and/or current dotCMS users will learn how to upload, insert, tag, find, replace, or edit Images and Video content types in dotCMS. See prerequisite on details page. (Approx.45-60 min.)
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Nov 18
Create/Edit Person Profile and Role in dotCMS - November 18, 2024
November 18, 2024 1:00PM – 1:45PM Zoom
This training session demonstrates how to create or edit a Person profile and how to create a Role for a person profile in dotCMS. See prerequisite on details page. (Approx.45 min.)
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Nov 18
Events - dotCMS Training - November 18, 2024
November 18, 2024 2:15PM – 3:15PM Zoom
This training session demonstrates how to create, add, tag, and edit an event in dotCMS. Participants will also learn about event listings that appear on a web page. See prerequisite on details page. (Approx.60 min.)
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Nov 21
Introduction to dotCMS - Basic Training - November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom
This training introduces new/current dotCMS users to the basics of dotCMS. Participants will learn the interface, navigation, how to manage websites, and how to create/edit pages and content (2 hrs). Preliminary course in D2L must be completed (25 min).
Trainer Office Hours
Monday
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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Tuesday
1:00 - 2:00 p.m
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Wednesday
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Join the a.m. Zoom Meeting
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Virtual or in-person (on-campus) by appointment
Thursday
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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NOTE: Office hours are subject to change.
*NOTE: Training sessions that fall on a holiday week are subject to change. Please see current month’s schedule for session topics, dates, and times.
Trainings At-A-Glance (Semi-monthly)
Below is an at-a-glance look at trainings offered every month. On some occasions, trainings may have to be scheduled for a different day, week, or time - depending on the availability of the trainer. Most of the time, trainings typically follow the schedule below.
Table 1: Trainings at-A-Glance (semi-monthly) |
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WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
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On Campus by appointment on Wednesday |
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1st WEEK OF THE MONTH |
INTRODUCTION to dotCMS (Basic Training)
WEB CONTENT ACCESSIBILITY |
CREATE/EDIT A PAGE ASSET AND FILE ASSET DIGITAL DOCUMENTS |
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2nd WEEK OF THE MONTH |
PERSON PROFILE and ROLE EVENTS ARTICLES |
CREATE/EDIT A PAGE ASSET AND FILE ASSET DIGITAL DOCUMENTS IMAGES and |
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3rd WEEK OF THE MONTH |
PERSON PROFILE and ROLE EVENTS ARTICLES |
WEB CONTENT ACCESSIBILITY 3rd Wednesday 10 - 10:45 a.m. |
INTRODUCTION to dotCMS |
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4TH WEEK OF THE MONTH |
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IMAGES and VIDEOS |
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*NOTE: Training sessions that fall on a holiday week are subject to change.
Please see current month’s schedule for session topics, dates, and times.
Special Training Requests
In addition to standing/recurring training sessions, dotCMS users may also request a custom training to better suit a group's or district's needs by submitting a Training Request Form.