{"id":2955,"date":"2012-04-20T11:06:25","date_gmt":"2012-04-20T15:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/it\/?page_id=2955"},"modified":"2013-03-15T10:15:22","modified_gmt":"2013-03-15T14:15:22","slug":"training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/it\/learning\/training\/","title":{"rendered":"Technology Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Overview<\/th>\nOngoing technology education is a valuable resource to the University community. From instructor-led classes to downloadable reference materials and interactive online courseware, training is provided in a variety of convenient formats. Topics cover areas that help make you more effective and efficient when working with today\u2019s technology.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available To<\/th>\nStudents, Faculty, Researchers, Staff, Departments, Prospective Students, New\/Incoming Students, Guests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benefits<\/th>\nClassroom sessions are led by instructors with many years of experience in a variety of software offerings; they provide you the opportunity to ask questions of a real person in real time. Online training materials offer convenience, because you don\u2019t have to register or travel to a classroom. Web-based learning is also cost-effective, saving time, money, and paper \u2013 it\u2019s available 24\/7 from any computer with a network connection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Key Features<\/th>\n\n
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  • Unique technology education<\/strong> \u2013 training is offered for a variety of initiatives and needs \u2013academic, administrative, and research.<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Easily accessible<\/strong> \u2013 materials are available in the most common and effective web formats \u2013including self-paced screencasts and downloadable PDF files.<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Classes on administrative systems<\/strong> \u2013 specialized mainframe training is tailored to specific access requirements \u2013\u00a0secured systems training is available to employees with a verified need.<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Special requests<\/strong> \u2013 we can evaluate and provide training to meet unique situations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Requirements<\/th>\nMost classes are on a first-come, first-served basis via online registration. Some classes, such as those for administrative mainframe systems, require additional security privileges and may require an access code from an electronic security device.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cost<\/th>\nNo charge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Getting Started<\/th>\nCurrent training offerings: <\/strong> <\/p>\n