Online Training Resources

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LinkedIn Learning

CSU Learn

Training On-demand

Here is a list of training-specific workshops that you can register for and explore at your own pace. All courses are hosted on Canvas and designed for self-guided learning.

This workshop highlights how to use AI to enhance digital accessibility. Topics include using plain language, alt text, effective formatting, and screen-reader-compatible design. Learn how to meet accessibility standards while creating content that works for all users.

Accessible Communication

Introduction to Adobe Sign

This is a canvas course; this training focuses on the features and advantages of Adobe Sign as an e-signature solution. You will learn how to log in, customize user preferences, send an agreement for e-signature, manage an agreement, and handle an agreement.

Introduction to Adobe Sign

Adobe Sign Group Administrator

This is a canvas course; this training provides more in-depth training focusing on the responsibilities and tasks exclusively handled by the Adobe Sign Group Administrators. This includes creating templates, web forms, managing group members, and creating workflow.

Adobe Sign Group Administrator

Become confident in using Cal State LA’s technology-enhanced classrooms. This session offers a step-by-step guide to classroom technology, including Crestron Touch Panels, Panopto lecture capture, wireless and HDMI projection, and Elmo Document Cameras.

Classroom Technology

Drupal overview

Get acquainted with Drupal's capabilities. This workshop provides an overview of Drupal Group Editor, web content management systems, key terminologies, user roles, and workflow. It also covers how to perform basic tasks such as creating, editing, approving, and publishing accessible content. This workshop is suitable for anyone who creates, maintains, or is responsible for a University website.

Drupal Overview

Drupal Web Accessibility

This workshop provides more in-depth Web Accessibility requirements and mandates. This covers alt text, images, text sizes, colors, and more. Explore programs such as Editorially and PopeTech for resolving Accessibility errors.

Drupal Web Accessibility

Drupal Group Administrator

Advanced training for Drupal Group Administrators. Learn to create and manage menus, edit group homepages, add banners and social media links, approve content, enable Group Calendar, and manage users.

Drupal Group Administrator

These two classes will provide you with a foundational understanding of Writing for the Web and working with Design Block.

Writing for Web

Design Block

The iPad Workshops are 1-hour courses divided into six series. These courses will go over the basic and advanced features of the iPad. First-time and advanced iPad users are welcome to attend. We will review hardware, software, apps (GoodNotes, Microsoft Suite, Canvas), Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard, and more!

Getting Started with iPad
Organization and Semester Planning
Best Back-to-School Apps
Note-Taking with Apple Pencil
Task Automation on iPad
Accessibility on iPad

iPad

Learn how to use our Avaya VoIP office phone. You can make and receive calls using the handset, speakerphone, or headset. The “Hold” button lets you place calls on hold and resume them when needed, while the “Transfer” button allows you to forward calls to another extension or number. The speakerphone feature enables hands-free communication. To check your voicemail, simply dial the assigned extension or code and follow the prompts to listen, save, or delete messages.

VoIP

Tutorials and User Guides

Below are additional training resources that can be used for self-paced learning.

Note: You can access the LinkedIn Learning and Canvas courses that are included in the sections below by logging in with your MyCalStateLA ID account.

Adobe Sign

Adobe Sign (Canvas Course)

Acrobat

Acrobat Tutorials (Adobe)
Acrobat User Guide (Adobe)
Acrobat DC Essential Training (LinkedIn Learning)

Dreamweaver

Dreamweaver Tutorials (Adobe)
Dreamweaver User Guide (Adobe)
Dreamweaver CC Essential Training (LinkedIn Learning)

Illustrator

Illustrator Tutorials (Adobe)
Illustrator User Guide (Adobe)
Illustrator 2022 Essential Training (LinkedIn Learning)

InDesign

InDesign Tutorials (Adobe)
InDesign User Guide (Adobe)
InDesign 2022 Essential Training (LinkedIn Learning)

Photoshop

Photoshop Tutorials (Adobe)
Photoshop User Guide (Adobe)
Photoshop 2022 Essential Training (LinkedIn Learning)

Premiere Pro

Premiere Pro Tutorials (Adobe)
Premiere Pro User Guide (Adobe)
Premiere Pro 2022 Essential Training (LinkedIn Learning)

For additional Adobe training resources, visit the Adobe Help Center.

Cal State LA call center or Skylight is a cloud-based interface where agents can receive, place, transfer and manage calls. With a helpful web view of all calls, agents can keep track of call status, add call notes, view call scripts or available agents, as well as various types of daily analytics.

Cal State LA Call Center training resource page

Technology enhanced classrooms are equipped with the latest technology and are designed to enhance the integration of technology into the curriculum. Teaching with technology can engage students at all levels and enhance their learning experience in and out of the classroom.

Classroom Technology Guides page

Additional Microsoft Office training resources:

Microsoft 365 Help and Learning (Microsoft)
Microsoft 365 Quick Start Guides (Microsoft)
Microsoft 365 for Mac Quick Start Guides (Microsoft)

QLess is a queue management system and appointment scheduling tool that helps manage customer flow through an easy-to-use digital solution. QLess reduces or eliminates lines and wait times, improves satisfaction and boosts the efficiency of student, faculty and staff support.

If you are part of a team that manages queues at Cal State LA using QLess, please use the following training resources to supplement learning the interface and completing day-to-day tasks.