Due to budget cuts causing limited staffing resources, a reduction in the number of positions, the implemented furlough program (time and pay cut) for SF State, and the e-mail migration project (for faculty and staff) that is currently underway, the Division of Information Technology Training Center regrets that we cannot offer our regular training program for the Fall 2009 and 2010 semesters.
 
We do appreciate your interest in our training program and we suggest that you take advantage of our training guides and sample files currently available for self-study.
 
Classes in support of the e-mail migration project (to a Microsoft Exchange environment) will soon be scheduled.  Faculty and staff are encouraged to periodically check this web site for more information.

Sign up for the DoIT Training e-mail list to receive e-mail alerts about our training program.

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The courses offered cover many aspects of computing including:

• Basic Computers using Mac OS and Windows
• Web site development using Dreamweaver and HTML
• Computer graphics and layout using Photoshop and Illustrator
• Data analysis using Access and SPSS
• Word processing using Word
• Spreadsheets using Excel
• Presentations using PowerPoint

Most courses are offered in a series ranging from level one (I) to level three (III). It is recommended that you start with level I.

Level one (I): covers basic information.
Level two (II): builds on the information covered in level one (I) and is more intermediate.
Level three (III): builds on the information covered in level two (II) and tends to be much more advanced.

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The schedule of DoIT training classes offered may be viewed on the POWER calendar.

For more information see About DoIT Training.

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Groups of eight or more students, faculty, or staff can contact training@sfsu.edu and indicate which class is requested and some dates and times the group can attend.

Individuals interested in training offerings should also contact training@sfsu.edu and indicate which class is requested, and when they are available to attend. When a group requests the same class or enough individuals have expressed an interest, the class will be scheduled. Please indicate the class name in the subject of the e-mail message.

• Classes can be requested from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday
• Requests should be made 2 weeks in advance
• Requests will be accommodated as resources permit
• Classes will be held in ADM 103 which has 17 student workstations and 10 extra chairs
• Requested classes with available seats will be advertised via the DoIT Training e-mail list and POWER calendar
• A current SF State OneCard ID is required to take a class

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ENROLL IN A CLASS

To enroll in a class you must first activate your POWER account. All current faculty, staff and students have one. Your POWER account username is your SF State e-mail address, e.g., johndoe@sfsu.edu. You must also set the POWER account password, because it is not automatically set to your SF State password.  

To activate your POWER account and set the password, please view the QuickGuide on Activating your account in POWER.

To enroll in a class, do the following:

1. Using a web browser, go to the POWER web site at:
   http:// power.sfsu.edu
2. Login to your POWER account. Use your SF State e-mail address as your username, e.g., johndoe@sfsu.edu and your POWER account password.
3. On the navigation bar, at the top of the page, click on EVENTS.
4. Click the Search Events button.
5. Under the Search Controls box:
   1. Select Workshop from the All Event Types pull-down menu.
   2. Select Division of Information Technology from the All Event Organizers pull-down menu.
   3. Click the Search Events button.
6. Click on the course title in which you want to enroll from the Search Results list.
7. Click on the Enroll in this event button.
8. If it is accepted, you will receive the prompt,
   You have been enrolled in the selected event. It will now appear on your My Enrollment page.

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The DoIT Training Center, located in ADM 103, is equipped with 18 iMac's, and a state-of-the-art projection system. Each iMac is setup for dual boot, with a Mac OS X 10.5 and a Windows XP environment. An adaptive station is also available.

• Our available software includes many of the latest versions.

Software:	PC / Mac
Adobe Dreamweaver CS3	Both
Adobe Illustrator CS3	Both
Adobe Photoshop CS3	Both
Mac OS X 10.5	Mac
Microsoft Office 2007	PC
Microsoft Office 2004	Mac
SPSS 16	Both
Windows XP	PC

• Course guides can be downloaded at your convenience. They contain detailed information on the content presented in the classes. So, we invite you to print the course guides before attending the classes, and use them for note taking and following along.
• Course sample files are also available and can be downloaded at your convenience. These files are used during the classes' practice sessions, but you may also download them and use them for practice at anytime.

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The training center is the perfect opportunity for our talented DoIT staff members to spread their wealth of computing knowledge and experience. Each is trained in consultation, the latest software applications, and most importantly patience. Information is now available for each of our instructors.

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If you would like to provide us your thoughts about the DoIT Training program, please feel free to e-mail us at training@sfsu.edu.

We are continually striving to improve the training options available to SF State students, staff, and faculty. If you have recently completed a computer training class and did not complete the evaluation in class, please complete the Training Course Evaluation Form so that we can learn from your experience.

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Academic Technology: Online Teaching and Learning
Academic Technology Training offers group and individual training for staff and faculty on iLearn, the campus learning management system, instructional Web sites, and digital images.

Audio and Visual Training for Faculty
Audio and Visual Training for faculty covers the use of all audio visual equipment, electronic classroom consoles, and video production techniques.

Autodesk Authorized Training Center
San Francisco State University's very own Autodesk Training Center offers a full range of AutoCAD classes. Including AutoCAD LT, Updating to AutoCAD 2007, AutoCAD Levels I & II, AutoCAD 3D, Autodesk VIZ, and AutoCAD certification.

College of Extended Learning
Tailored to fit your goals, the CEL customized training program allows you to select courses from their catalog; combine, expand, or streamline content or time frames; and hold sessions at your site, online, or at the SF State Downtown Center.

Multimedia Studies Program
SF State's Multimedia Studies Program covers digital media trends and technologies. Their community of creative and technical professionals provides expert training in their state-of-the-art facilities.

Evening, weekend, and daytime classes provide flexible scheduling options for working professionals. Students can build their own program of study from individual courses or enroll towards certificate of completion.

Teaching and Faculty Development
The Center for Teaching and Faculty Development (CTFD) offers workshops, seminars, and one-on-one counseling on teaching in higher education.

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Last Modified:
October 1, 2009
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