Training Schedule

Training sessions are offered every month via Zoom (see training schedule below). In addition to these standing 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. It is recommended that all new dotCMS users or current users who have not had any training on dotCMS - 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.

Introduction to dotCMS: Basic Training (approx. 90 min. to 2 hours) is offered twice each month. This training can be scheduled 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

Dec 4

Introduction to dotCMS - Basic Training - Dec.4

December 4, 2023 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)
Dec 4

Web Content Accessibility - dotCMS Training - Dec.4

December 4, 2023 2:00PM – 2:45PM Zoom

This training session reviews basic guidelines on improving 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.)
Dec 12

Create/Edit Person Profile and Role in dotCMS - Dec.12

December 12, 2023 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.)
Dec 12

Events - dotCMS Training - Dec.12

December 12, 2023 10:00AM – 11:00AM 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.)
Dec 12

Articles - dotCMS Training - Dec.12 (This training is not open to MSUE staff/faculty.)

December 12, 2023 11:15AM – 11:45AM - 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. (Approx.30 min.)

Trainer Office Hours

Monday

9 - 10 a.m.
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Tuesday

1 - 2 p.m
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Wednesday

9 - 9:30 a.m. - Join the a.m. Zoom Meeting
OR
Virtual or in-person (on-campus) by appointment

Thursday

1 - 2 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 10 – Noon WEB CONTENT ACCESSIBILITY (Coming Soon) 1^st Monday 2 - 4 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 10–11 a.m. ARTICLES (Content Type) 2^nd Tuesday 11:15 – 11:45 a.m.		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 (Coming Soon) 3^rd Wednesday 10 - 10:45 a.m.	INTRODUCTION to dotCMS (Basic Training) 3^rd Thursday 2 – 4 p.m.
4TH WEEK OF THE MONTH			IMAGES and VIDEOS (Content Types) 4^th Wednesday 2:00 - 2:45 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.