Training and Development

Technology & Software Training

Technology Training efforts at the University of Kentucky take many forms, but all share four basic goals: to enhance the contributions technological advancements make to your work, your department and the University, to show you strategies and solutions for doing your job more successfully, to enable you to meet and engage with colleagues, and to provide ways to assist you as you advance professionally.

HR Training & Development offers classes in many areas including desktop training, administrative computer training and online training. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user, the wide range of topics provide an opportunity for job training, career development, and/or personal improvement.

Adobe Products

Introduction to Adobe Acrobat Professional
This introductory course will help you get started with Adobe Acrobat Professional and give you all the tools you need to begin working with and creating Acrobat documents. Additional topics ... More

This will be an introductory level class, although we will explore some advanced functionality as well. No prior Dreamweaver experience is necessary. After completing this course, you should be able to ... More

Introduction to Flash CS3
This class will cover the basics of animation in Flash, with an emphasis on Flash concepts and functionality. Experience with other types of Adobe software is a plus, though not a requirement ... More

Introduction to Photoshop CS3
Adobe Photoshop is a image editing software application . This course is designed to cover the basic image editing features of Adobe Photoshop CS3. Understanding the different tools and ... More

General Computer and Internet

Customizing Your PC
Tailor your PC for comfort and efficiency by putting the items you use most often within easy reach. Learn to create shortcuts, modify your desktop ... More

Keyboarding
Type faster and more accurately! Our keyboarding lab uses Mavis Beacon typing software to help you build speed and ... More

Managing Your PC
Learn to manage, move, copy, find, and delete files and folders using two convenient tools that are already on your PC: My Computer and ... More

Meet the Personal Computer (MPC)
If you have never used a computer but want to learn how, take MPC. You will learn how a computer works and how to use Microsoft Word, Excel ... More

Understanding Your PC
In this course, a computer is taken apart literally to help the attendees understand Hardware, software, operating systems, drives, disk ... More

Searching the Web Effectively
After completing this intermediate class, you should be able to understand how a search engine works; understand the difference between an index search ... More

Microsoft Office Suite

Working with Office 2007: New Features

This class is intended for individuals who are already comfortable with or have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications ... More

Databases

Using Access 2007

After completing this course you will be able to navigate through Access 2007 using the Microsoft Office Fluent user interface, be able to open an existing database ... More

Access 2007: Importing and Exporting Data

After completing this course, you should be able to import data into Access from a text file, import data into Access from Excel, import data into Access from another Access database ... More

Access 2007:  Working with Forms and Reports

After completing this course, you should be able to create a form using AutoForm, create a Subform, create a report using AutoReport, use formatting to enhance a form or report ... More

Access 2007: Working with Queries

After completing this course you should be able to identify the different types of queries in Access 2007, create a calculated field, use the Expression Builder ... More

E-mail

Outlook 2007 Level 1: Introduction
This hands-on class provides you with the tools that you need to navigate the Outlook 2007 screen, work effectively with e-mail. ... More

Outlook 2007 Level 2: Calendar Features
After completing this class, you should know how to identify and customize the Outlook 2007 Calendar and Navigation Pane, adjust personal calendar settings. ... More

Outlook 2007: New Features

This class is intended for individuals who are already comfortable with Microsoft Outlook and would like an introduction to the new features in Outlook 2007 ... More

Presentations

PowerPoint 2007 Level 1: Introduction
Whether you want to learn how to use the new PowerPoint 2007 user interface or are new to PowerPoint in general, this class will show you how to ... More

PowerPoint 2007 Level 2: Presentations
Take your presentations to another level! Many techniques you can use to create engaging presentations include: effectively use transistions, animate bulleted lists and charts ... More

PowerPoint 2007: Graphics and Custom Animation
Get creative by adding graphics and animation to your presentations. By the end of this class, you should have a better understanding of how to insert clip art and shape objects, create unique graphics by modifying clip art elements ... More

Project Management

Project 2007 Level 1: Introduction
This course covers the skills and knowledge you will need to get started using Microsoft® Office Project 2007. This course includes entering and assigning resources, as well as ... More

Project 2007 Level 2
This course covers the skills and knowledge you will need to get started using Microsoft® Office Project 2007. This includes exploring the Project 2007 user interface, as well as ... More

Spreadsheets

Excel 2007: Creating and Working with Charts

This class covers the creation and usage of charts in Excel 2007. By the end of this course, you should be able to ... More

Excel 2007 Level 1: Introduction

This workshop has something to offer whether you are a first-time user of Microsoft Excel or if you have used previous versions of Excel and want to learn about the new layout and navigation features. Some of the topics which will be covered are ... More

Excel 2007 Level 2: Formulas, Filters and Functions

Expand upon your Excel 2007 Level 1 skills and learn how to get more out of formulas, filters and functions in Excel ... More

Excel 2007: Working with Pivot Tables

Pivot Tables are a great way to summarize and analyze data in Excel. This class covers

the creation and usage of pivot tables in Excel 2007, how to change a pivot table’s calculation, sort and filter within a pivot table, update and format a pivot table ... More

Word Processing

Word 2007 Level 1: Introduction

Topics covered will inform both new users to Microsoft Word and those familiar with Word but unfamiliar with the layout and navigation features of this most recent version. After attending this workshop you will be able to create ... More

Word 2007 Level 2: Beyond Basic Documents

Expand on your Word 2007 Level 1 knowledge and learn how to build more sophisticated documents using the following skill ... More

Word 2007: Performing a Mail Merge

Ever wanted to know how to create documents for a mass mailing in Word 2007? After completing this class, you should know how to create the main document for a mail merge, insert field names into the main document ... More

Other Microsoft Products

OneNote 2007: A Guide to Your Digital Notebook
Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 is a digital notebook that provides a flexible way to gather notes and information, powerful search capabilities so users can ... More

Publisher 2007: Introduction
Learn how Publisher can help you create publications with ease and in less time than you would spend using a word-processing program. Start with and customize a pre-designed publication and ... More

Visio 2007: Getting Acquainted with Visio
Visio is a universal graphics program that enables users to create and share diagrams of processes, systems, and numerical data. This course should give you a better understanding of the Visio new 2007 program screen ... More

Web Developing

HTML 1: Basic Coding
Designed for the beginner, this course covers using HTML to create a basic web page format, ordered & unordered lists, and various types of links ... More

HTML 2: Images & Tables
This course provides the next logical step for beginner HTML users - adding images and tables to a web page. Plenty of "hands-on" exercises are provided ... More

HTML Troubleshooting
This course provides information about some of the more common errors that can be found in a HTML document. Plenty of "hands-on" exercises are provided ... More

Introduction to Dreamweaver CS3
This will be an introductory level class, although we will explore some advanced functionality as well. No prior Dreamweaver experience is necessary. After completing this course, you should be able to ... More

Introduction to Flash CS3
This class will cover the basics of animation in Flash, with an emphasis on Flash concepts and functionality. Experience with other types of Adobe software is a plus, though not a requirement ... More

Web@UK
Learn about UK web page standards, policy, permissions and FTP. This is a required course for the Web Page Maintainer Certificate ... More

HR T&D currently offers four certifications. Visit the Certifications page to learn more.

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Professional Development
123 Scovell Hall
Lexington, KY 40506-0064
Phone: (859) 257-9623
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Technology Training
207 McVey Hall
Lexington, KY 40506-0045
Phone: (859) 257-3856
Fax: (859) 257-4031
Employee Learning Services
203 Breckinridge Hall
Lexington, KY 40506-0056
Phone: (859) 257-7911
Fax: (859) 323-1866