Training Events

Boost Skills with LinkedIn Learning promotional image

Boost Skills with LinkedIn Learning

Thursday, December 18, 2025 10:00am to 10:30am
Virtual

LinkedIn Learning is an online training library that provides access to thousands of courses. This session will discuss how to create a learning plan, how to use AI coaching and feedback, as well as certifications that can be obtained for free on the platform.

Microsoft Teams: Meetings promotional image

Microsoft Teams: Meetings

Monday, December 22, 2025 11:00am to 11:45am
Virtual

This course is designed for users who would like to gain a better understanding about one of the key collaboration tools within Microsoft Teams — meetings. We will cover scheduling a meeting, as well as how to use the controls and features available during the meeting, such as breakout rooms. After the meeting is over, we will teach you how to access recordings, in-meeting chat, notes, and files. It is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before taking this course. To...

Microsoft Teams: Webinars promotional image

Microsoft Teams: Webinars

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:00am to 10:45am
Virtual

This session provides a step-by-step guide to planning, configuring, and running webinars in Microsoft Teams. It is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before taking this course.

trainer stands at podium in front of presentation

Learn about technology

Learn how to use powerful tools from Microsoft (Teams and OneDrive) whenever you can find time in your busy schedule. Our workshops are presented by campus technical trainer Alex Hammes. Our videos are hosted by subject experts and each one teaches you how to best use these technologies with step-by-step tutorials and supplemental quick-start pdf guides. Explore the available resources at your own pace.

students sit at desks with computers and raise their hands

Request a training workshop for your departments

Set your team up for success and give staff the knowledge to do their best work by requesting a workshop utilizing popular software tools like Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business, OneDrive, Qualtrics, and more. Our technology training experts can create a fully tailored learning program. Learn more about departmental workshops.

screenshot of linkedin learning website

Online video training

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is a free training resource available to all UI students, faculty, and staff at no charge. Video tutorials include:  

  • Web and application development
  • Microsoft Office products (Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, etc.)
  • Organization and professional development
  • And much, much more

See our LinkedIn Learning support page for support information and to log in to this service.

UI students sit in a TILE classroom with laptops

Instructional training

Need help with the technology you use for instruction? The Office of Teaching, Learning, & Technology offers many opportunities for instructional training on topics such as ICON, Top Hat, and UICapture. Browse and register for training on the OTLT events website. If you need more of a one-on-one technology consultation, reach out to a Student Instructional Technology Assistant (SITA) at sita@uiowa.edu