Tech training
Upcoming training for the Rutgers community
Looking for tech-focused trainings or workshops? View the selection of upcoming events below. Have a training that’s not listed? Reach out to us.
June training and workshops
REDCap101
June 3: 11 a.m. – noon
This hands-on session will guide new or novice users through Rutgers REDCap access, the basics of project creation using forms/surveys, essential terminology, and best-practice recommendations. No REDCap experience is necessary.
Adobe Education Institute Virtual Training Conference for Faculty and Staff
June 8-11
Adobe’s virtual professional development conference for faculty and staff presents Adobe Express features to both beginner and advanced users over three days. During each 30-minute virtual session, which are staggered throughout the conference, participants will get hands-on experience with Adobe Express tools and strategies for incorporating them into their daily work
Explore Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
June 9: 1 – 2 p.m.
Microsoft’s virtual training will show how to use AI tools across Microsoft 365 apps, including Teams, Outlook and Word. Grow your AI skills by using Copilot chat to generate content, summarize information, and develop new ideas.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Training for IT
June 10: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
During this free Microsoft-hosted training, you’ll use Microsoft 365 Copilot skills in Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, and develop foundational AI skills like prompt generation.
Strategic Planning for Digital Accessibility
June 17: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
This session provides a practical, high‑level walkthrough of how departments and organizations should develop and implement an effective strategic plan in response to the ADA Title II changes. Participants will learn what a compliant strategic plan should include, internal processes they should establish or strengthen, and the types of documentation needed to demonstrate ongoing compliance. The event will focus on actionable steps to help teams prioritize work and track progress, and include information on available community resources and support.
Intro to Amarel HPC Cluster
June 18: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
This short course, limited to 20 participants, covers the basics of HPC Cluster, web access to the cluster, SLURM, File system and storage, and setting up the environment for software stacks. You must have an Amarel account to attend this workshop.
July training and workshops (1 event)
Word Document Accessibility
July 23: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Learn how to make your Word documents accessible by designing your content with intent. Learn how users with disabilities navigate and interact with Word documents, and tackle common issues such as a lack of heading structure, color contrast problems, images without alt text, and more.
August training and workshops (1 event)
PDF Accessibility
Aug. 4: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
PDFs are widely recognized, used around the world, and are often considered a standard for presenting electronic versions of text. PDFs are also very rigid, which can make them tricky to navigate for users with disabilities. Learn about common problems with inaccessible PDFs, how to fix them, and the finer points of making PDFs accessible.
September training and workshops (0 events)
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October training and workshops (0 events)
AI courses from Rutgers technology providers
Looking to level up your AI knowledge and literacy? Explore AI-focused courses from Rutgers technology providers like Google, Microsoft, and LinkedIn Learning.
Prompt engineering: How to talk to the AIs
Introduction to generative AI
Explore responsible AI
On-demand training
Want to expand your tech knowledge without attending an event? Explore self-paced resources from Microsoft, Adobe, and others.