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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Jul 5
Create/Edit a Page and File Asset in dotCMS - July 5, 2024
July 5, 2024 1:00PM – 2:00PM Zoom
In this training/refresher session, dotCMS users will learn how to create a new web page and edit an existing page in dotCMS. Learners will also learn how to upload, find, replace, or edit a file asset. See prerequisite. (Approx. 60 min.)
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Jul 5
Digital Documents - dotCMS Training - July 5, 2024
July 5, 2024 2:30PM – 3:30PM 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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Jul 9
Create/Edit Person Profile and Role in dotCMS - July 9, 2024
July 9, 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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Jul 9
Events - dotCMS Training - July 9, 2024
July 9, 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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Jul 9
Articles - dotCMS Training - July 9, 2024 (This training is not open to MSUE staff/faculty.)
July 9, 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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Jul 11
Create/Edit a Page and File Asset in dotCMS - July 11, 2024
July 11, 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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Jul 11
Digital Documents - dotCMS Training - July 11, 2024
July 11, 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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Jul 11
Images and Videos in dotCMS - July 11, 2024
July 11, 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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Jul 15
Create/Edit Person Profile and Role in dotCMS - July 15, 2024
July 15, 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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Jul 17
Web Content Accessibility - dotCMS Training - July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024 10:00AM – 10:45AM Zoom
This training session reviews basic guidelines on improving document and website accessibility so the information presented can be easily viewed, interpreted, and used by all users with or without assistive technologies. (Approx. 30-45 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 - 9:45 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.
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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.