Training Schedule

Training sessions are offered on a recurring basis via Zoom (see training schedule below). New dotCMS users should take the "Introduction to dotCMS: Basic Training" session first before attending a refresher or mini 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 mini sessions if you wish to learn more about the platform or need a refresher.

- - Introduction to dotCMS: Basic Training (approx. 2.5 hours) is offered twice each month. This training 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.) is a refresher training session for current dotCMS users. New dotCMS users should attend an Introduction to dotCMS: Basic Training session before registering for this refresher session.
  - Each "Content Type" training session (45-60 min.) is offered twice each month; one in the morning and one in the afternoon on different weeks. These mini training sessions serve as a refresher or follow-up training for current users, and takes a deeper dive into creating 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.

Training Sessions

May 3

Create/Edit a Page and File Asset in dotCMS - May 3, 2024

May 3, 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.)
May 3

Digital Documents - dotCMS Training - May 3, 2024

May 3, 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.)
May 7

Introduction to dotCMS - Basic Training - May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom

This training introduces new and/or current dotCMS users to the basics of dotCMS. Participants will learn the interface, navigation, and how to manage a website's content, including the creation/editing of web pages and content types. (Approx. 2 hrs)
May 9

Create/Edit a Page and File Asset in dotCMS - May 9, 2024

May 9, 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.)
May 9

Digital Documents - dotCMS Training - May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024 10:15AM – 11:15AM 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.)
May 14

Create/Edit Person Profile and Role in dotCMS - May 14, 2024

May 14, 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.)
May 14

Events - dotCMS Training - May 14, 2024

May 14, 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.)
May 14

Articles - dotCMS Training - May 14, 2024 (This training is not open to MSUE staff/faculty.)

May 14, 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.)
May 16

Introduction to dotCMS - Basic Training - May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom

This training introduces new and/or current dotCMS users to the basics of dotCMS. Participants will learn the interface, navigation, and how to manage a website's content, including the creation/editing of web pages and content types. (approx. 2 hrs)

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
OR
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.

Semi-Monthly Trainings At-A-Glance
dotCMS and Web Content Accessibility Training
	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
			On Campus by appointment on Wednesday
1st WEEK OF THE MONTH	INTRODUCTION to dotCMS (Basic Training) 1^st Monday 9:30 a.m.- Noon WEB CONTENT ACCESSIBILITY 1^st Monday 2 - 2:45 p.m.				CREATE/EDIT A PAGE ASSET AND FILE ASSET 1^st Friday 1 – 2 p.m. DIGITAL DOCUMENTS (Content Type) 1^st Friday 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
2nd WEEK OF THE MONTH		PERSON PROFILE and ROLE (Content Type) 2^nd Tuesday 9 – 9:45 a.m. EVENTS (Content Type) 2nd Tuesday 10:15–11:15 a.m. ARTICLES (Content Type) 2^nd Tuesday 11:30 a.m. – Noon		CREATE/EDIT A PAGE ASSET AND FILE ASSET 2^nd Thursday 9 – 10 a.m. DIGITAL DOCUMENTS (Content Type) 2^nd Thursday 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. IMAGES and VIDEOS (Content Types) 2^nd Thursday 11 :30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
3rd WEEK OF THE MONTH	PERSON PROFILE and ROLE (Content Types) 3^rdMonday 1 – 1:45 p.m. EVENTS (Content Type) 3^rd Monday 2 – 3 p.m. ARTICLES (Content Type) 3^rd Monday 3:15 – 3:45 p.m.		WEB CONTENT ACCESSIBILITY 3^rd Wednesday 10 - 10:45 a.m.	INTRODUCTION to dotCMS (Basic Training) 3^rd Thursday 2 – 4:30 p.m.
4TH WEEK OF THE MONTH			IMAGES and VIDEOS (Content Types) 4^th Wednesday 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.

*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.