{"id":1093,"date":"2026-08-19T10:19:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T14:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/edtech\/?page_id=1093"},"modified":"2026-11-05T08:46:18","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T13:46:18","slug":"training-schedule","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/edtech\/training-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Training Schedule: Fall 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"color: #c00;\">Training Index:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"inline-list\">\n<li><a class=\"outline-button\" href=\"#blackboard-ultra\">Introduction to Blackboard Ultra <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"outline-button\" href=\"#blackboard-gradebook\">Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Grid View<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"outline-button\" href=\"#ai-intro\">Quick Start Introduction to Generative AI\u200b<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"outline-button\" href=\"#noodle\">Noodle Factory AI: Generative AI Chatbot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"outline-button\" href=\"#ai-prod\">GenAI Tools For Productivity: Microsoft CoPilot Chat\/Adobe Firefly\/TerrierGPT<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"outline-button\" href=\"#qualtrics\">Qualtrics 1 + 2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"outline-button\" href=\"#nvivo\">NVivo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"outline-button\" href=\"#wordpress\">WordPress 1 + 2<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #c00;\" id=\"blackboard-ultra\">Introduction to Blackboard Ultra<\/h2>\n<p>The course consists of Blackboard classes including setting up your Blackboard Learn course site (Original and<br \/>\nUltra), harnessing accessibility via Ally, and learning many other features and functions of the learning<br \/>\nmanagement system.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Sections<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to Blackboard Ultra (in-person)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">September 28, 2026 2:00pm &#8211; 3:30pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Sammy An (<a href=\"mailto:sammyan@bu.edu\">sammyan@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet_where\">INS 1110, BU Medical Campus<\/div>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F77636%3FActivityId%3D77636%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=77636\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to Blackboard Ultra (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">October 1, 2026 10:00am &#8211; 11:30am<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Sammy An (<a href=\"mailto:sammyan@bu.edu\">sammyan@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F77634%3FActivityId%3D77634%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=77634\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to Blackboard Ultra (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">October 9, 2026 2:30pm &#8211; 3:30pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Howard Canning (<a href=\"mailto:HCANNING@bu.edu\">HCANNING@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78448%3FActivityId%3D78448%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to Blackboard Ultra (In person)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">October 28, 2026 2:30pm &#8211; 3:30pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Howard Canning (<a href=\"mailto:HCANNING@bu.edu\">HCANNING@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet_where\">INS 1110, BU Medical Campus<\/div>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78451%3FActivityId%3D78451%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to Blackboard Ultra (in-person)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">November 5, 2026 10:00am &#8211; 11:30am<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Sammy An (<a href=\"mailto:sammyan@bu.edu\">sammyan@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet_where\">INS 1110, BU Medical Campus<\/div>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F77637%3FActivityId%3D77637%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=77637\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to Blackboard Ultra (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">November 9, 2026 2:30pm &#8211; 3:30pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Howard Canning (<a href=\"mailto:HCANNING@bu.edu\">HCANNING@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78449%3FActivityId%3D78449%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78449\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to Blackboard Ultra (in-person)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">November 19, 2026 10:00am &#8211; 11:30am<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Sammy An (<a href=\"mailto:sammyan@bu.edu\">sammyan@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet_where\">INS 1110, BU Medical Campus<\/div>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F77638%3FActivityId%3D77638%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=77638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to Blackboard Ultra (In person)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">November 23, 2026 2:30pm &#8211; 3:30pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Howard Canning (<a href=\"mailto:HCANNING@bu.edu\">HCANNING@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet_where\">INS 1110, BU Medical Campus<\/div>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78452%3FActivityId%3D78452%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78452\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to Blackboard Ultra (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">December 2, 2026 10:00am &#8211; 11:30am<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Sammy An (<a href=\"mailto:sammyan@bu.edu\">sammyan@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F77635%3FActivityId%3D77635%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=77635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to Blackboard Ultra (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">December 21, 2026 2:30pm &#8211; 3:30pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Howard Canning (<a href=\"mailto:HCANNING@bu.edu\">HCANNING@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78450%3FActivityId%3D78450%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78450\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #c00;\" id=\"blackboard-gradebook\">Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Grid View<\/h2>\n<p>Join us for an overview of Blackboard&#8217;s Gradebook Grid View, a powerful new experience designed to help<br \/>\nfaculty efficiently manage grading and student performance. During this session, we&#8217;ll explore key<br \/>\nfunctionality, best practices, and time-saving tips for viewing, entering, and updating grades, as well<br \/>\nas workflow options that support effective assessment management. A Blackboard expert will share more<br \/>\nabout this new Gradebook experience, highlight key use cases, and provide practical guidance for getting<br \/>\nstarted. The session will conclude with ample time for questions.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Sections<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Grid View (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">August 24, 2026 12:00pm &#8211; 1:00pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Chi-hsun Chiu (<a href=\"mailto:chchiu@bu.edu\">chchiu@bu.edu<\/a>) Joshua Mackler (<a href=\"mailto:JMACKLER@bu.edu\">JMACKLER@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78613%3FActivityId%3D78613%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78613\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Grid View (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">September 10, 2026 10:00am &#8211; 11:00am<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Chi-hsun Chiu (<a href=\"mailto:chchiu@bu.edu\">chchiu@bu.edu<\/a>) Joshua Mackler (<a href=\"mailto:JMACKLER@bu.edu\">JMACKLER@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78614%3FActivityId%3D78614%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78614\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Grid View (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">October 13, 2026 12:00pm &#8211; 1:00pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Chi-hsun Chiu (<a href=\"mailto:chchiu@bu.edu\">chchiu@bu.edu<\/a>) Joshua Mackler (<a href=\"mailto:JMACKLER@bu.edu\">JMACKLER@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78615%3FActivityId%3D78615%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78615\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\" id=\"ai-intro\">Quick Start Introduction to Generative AI\u200b<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"training-item\">\n<div class=\"training-item\">\n<p>This virtual 1.5-hour course will introduce a basic overview of Generative AI to aid beginners in<br \/>\nunderstanding and applying it to aid in productivity and enhance user confidence. Demonstrations include<br \/>\ndataset analysis, research paper summarization, analysis of available BU data, original text and image<br \/>\ncreation, and creation of menus based upon available ingredients, and more. Special focus will be on prompt<br \/>\nengineering and using the 2 currently freely available (to BU community members) generative AI chat tool:<br \/>\nTerrierGPT and Microsoft Copilot.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Sections<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>September 2026 Quick Start Introduction to Generative AI\u200b<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">September 22, 2026 9:30am &#8211; 11:00am<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Anne Spencer (<a href=\"mailto:spencer@bu.edu\">spencer@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78666%3FActivityId%3D78666%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78666\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>October 2026 Quick Start Introduction to Generative AI\u200b<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">October 13, 2026 9:30am &#8211; 11:00am<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Anne Spencer (<a href=\"mailto:spencer@bu.edu\">spencer@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78667%3FActivityId%3D78667%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>November 2026 Quick Start Introduction to Generative AI\u200b<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">November 10, 2026 12:30pm &#8211; 2:00pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Anne Spencer (<a href=\"mailto:spencer@bu.edu\">spencer@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78668%3FActivityId%3D78668%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"training-item\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #c00;\" id=\"noodle\">Noodle Factory AI: Generative AI Chatbot<\/h2>\n<p>Join this hands-on training session designed to help you navigate Noodle Factory AI chatbot via Blackboard.<br \/>\nThis session will cover the essential features and functionalities of Noodle Factory AI, including:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211;<br \/>\nIntroduction to Noodle Factory AI: Overview of the platform and its capabilities. &#8211; Navigating the<br \/>\nInterface: Step-by-step guide on how to use the user-friendly interface. &#8211; Best Practices and Tips: Gain<br \/>\ninsights into best practices and tips for maximizing the potential of Noodle Factory AI. **Requires an<br \/>\nexisting Blackboard course**<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Sections<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to Noodle Factory AI: Generative AI Chatbot (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">November 18, 2026 10:00am &#8211; 11:00am<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Sammy An (<a href=\"mailto:sammyan@bu.edu\">sammyan@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F77657%3FActivityId%3D77657%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=77657\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"training-item\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #c00;\" id=\"ai-prod\">GenAI Tools For Productivity: Microsoft CoPilot Chat\/Adobe Firefly\/TerrierGPT<\/h2>\n<p>Join this training session to discover how Microsoft CoPilot, Adobe Firefly, and TerrierGPT, free generative<br \/>\nAI tools, can boost your productivity. Topics covered:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 &#8211; Introduction to AI tools\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 &#8211; Navigating the<br \/>\nuser interface\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 &#8211; Ensuring privacy and security\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 &#8211; Crafting effective prompts<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Sections<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to Microsoft CoPilot Chat\/Adobe Firefly\/Terrier GPT (In-person)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">October 5, 2026 2:00pm &#8211; 3:30pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Sammy An (<a href=\"mailto:sammyan@bu.edu\">sammyan@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet_where\">INS 1110, BU Medical Campus<\/div>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F77641%3FActivityId%3D77641%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=77641\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to Microsoft CoPilot Chat\/Adobe Firefly\/Terrier GPT (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">October 28, 2026 10:30am &#8211; 12:00pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Sammy An (<a href=\"mailto:sammyan@bu.edu\">sammyan@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F77639%3FActivityId%3D77639%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=77639\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to Microsoft CoPilot Chat\/Adobe Firefly\/Terrier GPT (In-person)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">November 25, 2026 10:30am &#8211; 12:00pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Sammy An (<a href=\"mailto:sammyan@bu.edu\">sammyan@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet_where\">INS 1110, BU Medical Campus<\/div>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F77655%3FActivityId%3D77655%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=77655\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to Microsoft CoPilot Chat\/Adobe Firefly\/Terrier GPT (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">December 23, 2026 10:30am &#8211; 12:00pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Sammy An (<a href=\"mailto:sammyan@bu.edu\">sammyan@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F77640%3FActivityId%3D77640%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=77640\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"training-item\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #c00;\" id=\"qualtrics\">Qualtrics, Level 1<\/h2>\n<p>In this training session, you will learn about the Qualtrics survey tool. Topics include: 1. What is<br \/>\nQualtrics and what can it do? 2. Creating and Editing a Survey 3. Distributing a Survey 4. Viewing<br \/>\nSurvey Results 5. Collaborating with Colleagues<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Sections<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Qualtrics &#8211; Introduction (Online) September 2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">September 10, 2026 10:30am &#8211; 11:30am<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Anne Spencer (<a href=\"mailto:spencer@bu.edu\">spencer@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78673%3FActivityId%3D78673%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78673\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Qualtrics &#8211; Introduction (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">October 20, 2026 11:00am &#8211; 12:00pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Grace Morris (<a href=\"mailto:gkmorris@bu.edu\">gkmorris@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78500%3FActivityId%3D78500%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Qualtrics &#8211; Introduction (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">November 24, 2026 2:00pm &#8211; 3:00pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Grace Morris (<a href=\"mailto:gkmorris@bu.edu\">gkmorris@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78501%3FActivityId%3D78501%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"training-item\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #c00;\">Qualtrics, Level 2<\/h2>\n<p>Ready to supercharge your Qualtrics skills? This course will cover advanced functionality of the<br \/>\nQualtrics survey tool, including: &#8211; Display\/Skip Logic and Form Validation &#8211; Blocks and Workflows &#8211;<br \/>\nEmail Triggers &#8211; Automatic Export to Microsoft Excel \/ Google Sheets &#8211; Building Reports<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Sections<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Qualtrics &#8211; Advanced (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">October 27, 2026 11:00am &#8211; 12:30pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Grace Morris (<a href=\"mailto:gkmorris@bu.edu\">gkmorris@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78504%3FActivityId%3D78504%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78504\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Qualtrics &#8211; Advanced (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">December 1, 2026 2:00pm &#8211; 3:30pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Grace Morris (<a href=\"mailto:gkmorris@bu.edu\">gkmorris@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78505%3FActivityId%3D78505%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"training-item\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #c00;\" id=\"nvivo\">NVivo<\/h2>\n<p>NVivo is a powerful tool for social scientists and humanists to analyze large or complex sets of<br \/>\nqualitative data. This hands-on introductory workshop will cover the basics of NVivo including the<br \/>\ninterface, ways of coding data, and using queries to analyze data.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Sections<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to NVivo (Mac) (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">October 2, 2026 2:30pm &#8211; 3:30pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Howard Canning (<a href=\"mailto:HCANNING@bu.edu\">HCANNING@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78460%3FActivityId%3D78460%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to NVivo (Windows) (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">October 26, 2026 2:30pm &#8211; 3:30pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Howard Canning (<a href=\"mailto:HCANNING@bu.edu\">HCANNING@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78459%3FActivityId%3D78459%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78459\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to NVivo (Mac) (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">November 13, 2026 2:30pm &#8211; 3:30pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Howard Canning (<a href=\"mailto:HCANNING@bu.edu\">HCANNING@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78461%3FActivityId%3D78461%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>Introduction to NVivo (Windows) (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">December 4, 2026 2:30pm &#8211; 3:30pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Howard Canning (<a href=\"mailto:HCANNING@bu.edu\">HCANNING@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78458%3FActivityId%3D78458%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78458\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>We make every effort to conduct WordPress training at various levels at least twice in each<br \/>\nsemester, as well as twice during the summer, depending upon availability of instructors. If<br \/>\nthis page is blank, or you do not see a class that meets your training needs, please submit<br \/>\na support ticket detailing your needs, and a team member will respond as quickly as<br \/>\npossible.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu-training-courses\">\n<div class=\"bu-st-training-courses-content\">\n<div class=\"training-item\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #c00;\" id=\"wordpress\">WordPress, Levels 1 and 2<\/h2>\n<p>Learn the basics of WordPress in this introductory course, and the specifics of<br \/>\nBU&#8217;s WordPress installation. You will learn how to log into WordPress and<br \/>\nnavigate the editing and site-management tools, including adding images and<br \/>\nlinks. You&#8217;ll work with custom plugins such as the Restrict Access tools and Add<br \/>\nA Link. You will learn how to get a site at BU for your department or yourself.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Sections<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>WordPress, Level 1 (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">September 25, 2026 2:30pm &#8211;<br \/>\n3:30pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Howard Canning (<a href=\"mailto:HCANNING@bu.edu\">HCANNING@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78453%3FActivityId%3D78453%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78453\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>WordPress, Level 1 (Online) October 2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">October 15, 2026 10:30am &#8211;<br \/>\n12:00pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Anne Spencer (<a href=\"mailto:spencer@bu.edu\">spencer@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78669%3FActivityId%3D78669%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>WordPress, Level 2 (Online) October 2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">October 22, 2026 10:30am &#8211;<br \/>\n11:30am<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Anne Spencer (<a href=\"mailto:spencer@bu.edu\">spencer@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78671%3FActivityId%3D78671%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78671\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>WordPress, Level 1 (In person)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">November 3, 2026 2:30pm &#8211;<br \/>\n3:30pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Howard Canning (<a href=\"mailto:HCANNING@bu.edu\">HCANNING@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet_where\">INS 1110, BU Medical Campus<\/div>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78456%3FActivityId%3D78456%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>WordPress, Level 1 (Online) November 2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">November 12, 2026 10:30am &#8211;<br \/>\n12:00pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Anne Spencer (<a href=\"mailto:spencer@bu.edu\">spencer@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78670%3FActivityId%3D78670%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78670\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>WordPress, Level 2 (Online) November 2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">November 18, 2026 9:00am &#8211;<br \/>\n10:00am<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Anne Spencer (<a href=\"mailto:spencer@bu.edu\">spencer@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonuniversity.sumtotal.host\/rcore\/c\/learn\/registration?CallerURL=%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%2F78672%3FActivityId%3D78672%26UserMode%3D0&amp;activityId=78672\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<i class=\"icon-external-link external\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-indiv_section\">\n<div>WordPress, Level 2 (Online)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu-training-manager-meet-when\">November 20, 2026 2:30pm &#8211;<br \/>\n3:30pm<\/div>\n<p class=\"bu-training-manager-instructor\">Instructor: Howard Canning (<a href=\"mailto:HCANNING@bu.edu\">HCANNING@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div><span><a 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