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Explore Student Training Options
What do you want to learn about?
Select a topic and explore the different training options available
Learning Pathways
Self-learn training portal which offers scenario based training all Office applications available to UCC students, including:
- Office 365, OneDrive Forms and Teams
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Lists, Planner and Access
- And more...
Learn more about Learning Pathways.
Postgraduate Students: Microsessions
One-hour instructor led trainings, availlable to postgraduate students, delivered via Teams, which cover a wide range of Microsoft Applications, including:
- Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- OneDrive
- Forms
- Teams
- Outlook
- More coming soon...
Previously held MicroSession recordings are available to all students for viewing. Learn more about
MicroSessions.
Learning Pathways
Self-directed learning portal which covers:
- Best Practices for Online Collaboration
- Get Started with Office365
- Studying Remotely with Office365
- Trainings on Microsoft Apps which support remote work, including Teams and OneDrive
Learn more about Learning Pathways.
ICDL
Our new ICDL programme offers two Profile Packs: 2022 ICDL Work Essentials and 2022 Working with Technology. The Work Essentials Pack includes Teamwork, Online Collaboration and Remote Collaboration modules.
Learn more about ICDL.
Postgraduate Students: MicroSessions
One hour instructor-led trainings available to postgrads, delivered via Teams, which cover:
- Teams for Teaching Remotely
- Teams for Online Collaboration
- Intro to Office365 and OneDrive
- Teams Breakout Rooms
- And more...
Previously held MicroSession recordings are available to all students and staff for viewing. Learn more about
MicroSessions.
Learning Pathway
Self-directed learning portal has content on:
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
- Top threats
- Digital safety
Learn more about Learning Pathways.
ICDL
Our ICDL programme offers 2 Profile Packs: 2022 ICDL Work Essentials and 2022 ICDL Working with Technology. Both Packs contain an IT Security module, which covers the main skills and knowledge needed for the secure use of ICT in everyday settings, at home and at work.
Learn more about ICDL.
Self-Study Options
Learn at your own pace, in your own time with these self-directed IT Training options.
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What is it? |
What does it cover? |
Who is it for? |
| Learning Pathways |
Microsoft self-learn tutorial portal, which has been customized for use in UCC. |
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Forms, Teams, Office365, OneDrive, working remotely, collaborating online and much more. |
All students. |
| ICDL |
Internationally recognized certification covering essential IT skills. |
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Google Drive, Computer Essentials, Online Essentials, IT Security. |
All students. |
Trainer Led Options
Learn with the help of our dedicated IT Training team with these instructor-led options.
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What is it? |
What does it cover? |
Who is it foLear? |
| MicroSessions |
Short 45-60 minute online sessions delivered remotely via Teams |
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office365, Forms, OneDrive, Teams, Image Editing. |
Postgraduate students.
Previously held MicroSession recordings are available to all students for viewing
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Beginner, intermediate or advanced?
Pick your training level and see courses designed for you.
ICDL
A comprehensive option is ICDL. The ICDL course covers all the basics for working with your PC, including:
- Computer Essentials
- Online Essentials
- IT Security
Learn more about ICDL.
Postgraduate Students: MicroSessions
If you're a Postgraduate student looking for a quick guide, our MicroSessions are just one hour long. We offer a wide variety of trainer-led MicroSessions, for both advanced and beginner users. Some of our introductory sessions include:
- Introduction to Office365 & OneDrive
- Introduction to Teams
- Excel Basics
- Word Essential Formatting
- Introduction to PowerPoint
- Outlook Tips
Previously held MicroSession recordings are available to all students and staff for viewing. Learn more about
MicroSessions.
Learning Pathways
Online self-learn training portal provides a wide range of trainings, including:
- Office 365, OneDrive, Forms & Teams
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- And many more
Learn more about Learning Pathways.
ICDL
Our ICDL programme offers a choice of two Profile Packs: 2022 ICDL Work Essentials and 2022 Working with Technology. Each contains a combination of modules, so that you can choose which Pack best suits you needs and ability.
Learn more about ICDL.
MicroSessions & MicroSession Recordings
We offer a wide variety of trainer-led MicroSessions, for both advanced and beginner students. Live IT MicroSessions are available only to postgraduate students. However, all students can view the IT MicroSession Recordings. Some of our intermediate sessions include:
- Office365 Forms
- Excel Page Layout & Formatting
- Excel Data & Text Features
- Word Advanced: Create Long Documents
- Pixlr Image Editing
- Teams for Teaching
- PowerPoint Tips
- And more...
Previously held MicroSession recordings are available to all students and staff for viewing. Learn more about
MicroSessions.
Learning Pathways
Online self-learn training portal provides a wide range of trainings, including:
- Office 365, OneDrive, Forms & Teams
- Lists, Planner & Access
- And many more...
Learn more about Learning Pathways.
ICDL
Our ICDL programme offers a choice of two Profile Packs: 2022 ICDL Work Essentials and 2022 Working with Technology. Each contains a combination of modules, so that you can choose which Pack best suits you needs and ability.
Learn more about ICDL.
Postgraduate Students: MicroSessions
We offer a wide variety of trainer-led MicroSessions, for both advanced and beginner We offer a wide variety of trainer-led MicroSessions, for both advanced and beginner students. Live IT MicroSessions are available only to postgraduate students. However, all students can view the IT MicroSession Recordings. Some of our advanced sessions include:
- Excel Pivot Tables
- Excel Sort & Filter
- Pixlr Advanced Features
- Teams Breakout Rooms
- Excel using IF & VLookup Functions
- And more...
Previously held MicroSession recordings are available to all students and staff for viewing. Learn more about
MicroSessions.
Online Training Options
Due to the pandemic, all of our trainings are delivered online. This website will be updated when classroom trainings resume.
Student IT Video Tutorials
This suite of videos is designed to introduce you to the various IT Services that are available to students in UCC.
Student Success Zone
All you need while settling into and journeying through your time in college. Here, you can learn to develop transitional skills, such as note-taking and time management, explore budgeting and the realities of university life, and develop effective academic writing and communication skills.
The Student Success Zone includes:
- Student IT Workshop
- UCC Library
- Graduate Attributes Programme
- UCC's Skills Centre
Access the Student Success Zone now.
