IT Training
We offer a range of IT resources and training to support your development in your role at Trinity. The following information will help you get started with all of the IT training that is available to you.
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This page will give you an overview of the following items:
- IT skills development and training
- Technology-enhanced learning
- IT training for researchers
- Data protection and IT security
- LinkedIn Learning
IT skills development and training
IT Services provides free training resources for:
- Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Dreamweaver for Trinity Web Authors
- Creative media software such as Photoshop
Our courses are designed for first time users as well as those who are looking to brush up on their skills. A complete list of available courses can be found on our Learn IT with Trinity IT Services training hub.
Microsoft specific applications
IT Services host essential training sessions for Microsoft 365 applications.
Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL)
These sessions focus on providing academics with pedagogically sound guidance on the use of technology in their teaching practice. You can register to attend a session, which are either in-person or online. The sessions are also recorded and are available through the TEL webpage.
IT Training for Researchers
Research IT run training in computing languages and scripting, and monthly walk-in workshops.
Data Protection training and IT Security Awareness
Data Protection training
The Data Protection training will take approximately 45 minutes and includes a short assessment that staff must pass in order to successfully complete the training. The training is available via Blackboard.
Data Protection training is mandatory for all staff.
IT Security Awareness
The IT security awareness training is a 90-minute, self-paced online module available to all Trinity staff and students via Blackboard. We encourage you to complete this training to learn about:
- The importance of protecting information and data
- Physical and procedural information security
- Working remotely and in the cloud
- Common threats and how to counter them
- Why Research data is different
- IT Security at Trinity
Cyber Security Training
IT Services use a cyber security awareness training resource, called KnowBe4, part of our overall cyber security awareness training program, designed to prepare the Trinity community against possible scams and to ensure every individual in Trinity remains vigilant.
KnowBe4 contains a selection of interactive training modules on current cyber security topics that you can complete at your own pace.
LinkedIn Learning
Your Trinity computer account username and password also gives you access to thousands of hours of online training content through Linked In Learning.
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