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IT Training Workshops & Training Notes

Currently, the following list of training workshops are being offered by ITS:

OPERATING SYSTEM
New and Enhanced Features in Windows Vista
Briefing Session on 'Operation Essentials of New Staff PCs Running on Windows VISTA'

MS OFFICE
MS Word 2007: New Features
MS Excel 2007: New Features
Advanced MS Excel 2007 - Creating PivotTable Reports to Quickly Summerize and Analyze Large Amount of Data
Advanced MS Excel 2007 - Using the What-if Analysis Tools for Making Better Decision
MS PowerPoint 2007: New Features
Introduction to MS PowerPoint 2007
MS Access 2007: New Features

E-MAIL
Practical Tips on Handling Spam Mails - How to Filter Your Messages in GroupWise and WebMail
'Need-to-know' Basics for GroupWise Users
GroupWise 7.0: New Features

e-Learning
Introduction to WebCT 4.1 e-Learning Features

DESKTOP PUBLISHING
Introduction to Adobe InDesign CS4
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS4
Advanced Adobe Photoshop CS4
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator CS4
Advanced Adobe Illustrator CS4

SPECIAL
Basic Video Editing Using MS Windows Movie Maker
Introduction to Adobe Acrobat 9 Professional
Creating e-Forms with Adobe Acrobat 9 Professional
Day-to-day PC Operation Essentials – Quick Tips to Make Full Use of Your PC for Enhanced Efficiency
Making Full Use of the University Portal in Your Daily Work
Create and Conduct Web-based Surveys Easily with 'mySurvey'
IT Orientation Workshop for New Staff - Getting to Know PolyU's IT Facilities and Services

MS WORD 2007: NEW FEATURES

Objectives

Designed for experienced Word users, this workshop will introduce the new streamlined user interface in Word 2007 and a host of new editing, layout and authoring tools available to improve the process of creating and distributing professional-looking documents.

Course Content

New Menu Bar - "Ribbons"
Interactive Formatting with Preview
Adding Preformatted Content to Documents
New Charting and Diagramming Features
Document Inspector – Check for Personal Information before Distribution
Prevent Further Changes to Finalized Documents
Default File Format, MUI (Multilingual User Interface) and Plug-ins on PolyU PCs

Pre-requisite

Experience on using the earlier versions of MS Word.

Duration

3 hours (1 session)

MS EXCEL 2007: NEW FEATURES

Objectives

Designed for users with previous experience in Excel, this workshop will provide an overview of the redesigned user interface and interactive features in Excel 2007, for creating professional-looking charts and tables for analyzing, sharing and managing information.

Course Content

New Menu Bar - "Ribbons"
Improved Data Sorting and Filtering
Excel Table Enhancements
New Look for Charts
Easy-to-use PivotTables
Rich Conditional Formatting
Easy Formula Writing
Default File Format, MUI (Multilingual User Interface) and Plug-ins on PolyU PCs

Pre-requisite

Experience on using the earlier versions of MS Excel.

Duration

3 hours (1 session)

ADVANCED MS EXCEL 2007 - CREATING PIVOTTABLE REPORTS TO QUICKLY SUMMERIZE AND ANALYZE LARGE AMOUNT OF DATA

Objectives

Designed for experienced users of Excel, this workshop will show you how to create a PivotTable report which is an interactive Excel report that can quickly summarize and analyze large amount of data from different sources.

Course Content

Creating an Outline for Your Worksheet – Automatic and Manual Outlining
Displaying and Hiding Outlined Data
Preparing Data for Use in PivotTables
Creating an Interactive PivotTable Report
Combining and Comparing Large Amount of Data
Converting PivotTable Reports into PivotChart
Application Examples

Pre-requisite

Experience on using MS Excel 2007.

Duration

3 hours (1 session)

ADVANCED MS EXCEL 2007 - USING THE WHAT-IF ANALYSIS TOOLS FOR MAKING BETTER DECISION

Objectives

Designed for users with previous experience in Excel, this course will introduce the need-to-know skills to make data projection needed for decision making using the what-if analysis tools.

Course Content

What is What-if Analysis
Goal Seek – Finding the Input Value for the Formula to Get the Desired Result
Applying Logical Functions for Problem Solving
Building and Using Lookup Tables
Application Examples

Pre-requisite

Experience on using MS Excel 2007.

Duration

3 hours (1 session)

MS POWERPOINT 2007: NEW FEATURES

Objectives

PowerPoint 2007, with its redesigned interface and enhanced features, improves the process of creating high-impact, dynamic presentations. This workshop will highlight the new and enhanced features in PowerPoint 2007 to help you create captivating presentations easily and quickly, while integrating workflow and ways to share presentations securely.

Course Content

New Menu Bar - "Ribbons"
New Graphic Interface
Smart Art
Slide Library
Managing Presentations
Document Inspector – Check for Personal Info before Distribution
Remove Personal Info from Slides
Digital Signature to Ensure Integrity
Default File Format, MUI (Multilingual User Interface) and Plug-ins on PolyU PCs

Pre-requisite

Experience on using the earlier versions of MS PowerPoint.

Duration

3 hours (1 session)

INTRODUCTION TO MS POWERPOINT 2007

Objectives

This course will introduce the essential features and tools in PowerPoint 2007 which will help you create attractive presentations easily and quickly.

Course Content

Introducing the User Interface
Creating Slides from Scratch
Applying Library Templates for Slide Design
Inserting Animations
Adding Clip Arts, Photos & Sounds
Creating Transition Effects
Creating Slides with Outline View
Using WordArt and AutoShape
Using SmartArt Graphics
Automatic Layout and Object Grouping

Pre-requisite

Reasonable knowledge of Windows operation.

Duration

3 hours (1 session)

MS ACCESS 2007: NEW FEATURES

Objectives

Designed for users with previous experience in Access, this workshop provides an overview of the redesigned user interface and interactive features in Access 2007 for building powerful and customizable database solutions for effective data management and analysis. Access 2007 provides a library of prebuilt database solutions to help you get started with information tracking and reporting with ease.

Course Content

New Menu Bar - "Ribbons"
Overview of New Tools and Features
Using Prebuilt Database Solutions
Understanding the New Reporting Functions
Mode Editing
Information Grouping
Default File Format, MUI (Multilingual User Interface) and Plug-ins on PolyU PCs

Pre-requisite

Experience on using the earlier versions of MS Access.

Duration

3 hours (1 session)

INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS4

Objectives

Photoshop is a professional digital image editing tool which enables you to produce high quality images for both print and digital media. Attendees will understand the digital imaging concepts and learn the basic photo retouching and painting technique, to create visually compelling images for departmental publications, websites, course materials, brochures, posters, etc.

Course Content

Understanding the Basic Concepts of Computer Graphics
Introducing Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Adobe Bridge CS4
New Features in Adobe Photoshop CS4
Getting to Know the Work Area
Using Different Automatic Features
Working with Selections and Using the Painting and Retouching Tools
Working with Type
Learn to Optimize, Save and Export Image into Different File Formats

Pre-requisite

Reasonable knowledge of Windows operation.

Duration

9 hours (3 sessions) / 8 hours (4 sessions)

INTRODUCTION TO WEBCT 4.1 E-LEARNING FEATURES

Objectives

WebCT is the University's common e-Learning platform. Designed for staff with no previous experience of using WebCT, this hands-on workshop will provide beginners with an overview of the e-learning features of WebCT 4.1. You will learn the basic skills to easily convert your course materials into an online course and how to enhance your students’ classroom experience using the interactive teaching / learning tools of WebCT.

Course Content

Overview of WebCT 4.1
Convert Course Materials into an Online Course
Using WebCT in Classroom for Enhanced Effectiveness
Class & Assignment Management
Using Electronic Calendar & Electronic Bulletin Board for Communications with Students

Pre-requisite

Reasonable knowledge of Windows operation and Web Browser.

Duration

1.5 hours (1 session)

ADVANCED ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS4

Objectives

Designed for users who are already familiar with the basic image creation and editing techniques, this workshop will introduce the more advanced features available in Photoshop CS4 including the use of layer effects, adjustment panel, filters, as well as other advanced photo-retouching and automation techniques, etc. for producing high quality images for print and the web.

Course Content

- Using Layers

Introducing the New "Adjustment Panel" to Create / Control Adjustment Layers

Advanced Photo-retouching Technique

Automating Tasks

Pre-requisite

Completion of the course "Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS4" or with equivalent knowledge.

Duration

9 hours (3 sessions) / 8 hours (4 sessions)

INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE INDESIGN CS4

Objectives

InDesign is a professional publishing tool which enables you to produce pages efficiently in both print and digital media. Attendees will learn how to layout and design simple publications, the basic technique of typography and graphics handling.

Course Content

Introducing Adobe InDesign CS4 and Adobe Bridge CS4
New Features in Adobe InDesign CS4
Getting to Know the Work Area
Creating New Document from: a) Blank; b) Template
Setting up the Master Pages
Working with Type, Character and Paragraph Styles
Working with Graphics and Colors
Learn to Save and Print the Publication
Learn to Optimize and Export the Publication into PDF format for print and the web

Pre-requisite

Reasonable knowledge of Windows operation.

Duration

9 hours (3 sessions) / 8 hours (4 sessions)

INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE ACROBAT 9 PROFESSIONAL

Objectives

Adobe Acrobat enables you to create, combine, share and control Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files for easy and more secure communication and collaboration. In this workshop, you will learn how to create PDF documents from various sources including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. while preserving the exact look of the originals; and to combine, enhance and apply security control on PDF files.

Course Content

Overview of PDF, Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat 9 Professional
Getting to Know the Work Area
Creating and Combining Adobe PDF Documents
Enhancing PDF Documents by Adding Bookmarks, Links, Buttons & Multimedia Elements
Adding Comments and Markups
Applying Security Control
Searching and Organizing PDF Documents

Pre-requisite

Reasonable knowledge of Microsoft Windows operation.

Duration

9 hours (3 sessions) / 8 hours (4 sessions)

CREATING E-FORMS WITH ADOBE ACROBAT 9 PROFESSIONAL

Objectives

In this workshop, participants will learn how to create e-Forms for registrations, applications, opinion surveys, etc. easily using the powerful tools in Acrobat 9 Professional.

Course Content

Overview of e-Form and PDF Form
Design Form Layout Using Word, Excel, etc.
Convert the Form to PDF Format
Add Text Fields, Check Boxes, Combo Boxes, Radio Buttons, etc.
Enable Form Filling Using Acrobat Reader
Keep Track of Form Distribution
Collect Data for Further Processing

Pre-requisite

Experience on using Adobe Acrobat.

Duration

6 hours (3 sessions)

INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS4

Objectives

Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard software for creating vector graphics for websites, posters, presentations, brochures, newsletters, etc. This workshop will explore the powerful features of Illustrator CS4 to help you produce quality graphics efficiently for print and the web. Attendees will understand the basics of vector graphic drawing, and the technique of working with image and type.

Course Content

Understand the Basic Concepts of Computer Graphics and Colour
Overview of Adobe Illustrator CS4 and Adobe Bridge CS4
New Features in Adobe Illustrator CS4
Create Basic Shapes
Colour, Transform, Align & Distribute Objects
Using Pen Tools
Work with Image and Type
Save and Export the Artworks to Different File Formats

Pre-requisite

Reasonable knowledge of Windows operation.

Duration

9 hours (3 sessions) / 8 hours (4 sessions)

ADVANCED ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS4

Objectives

Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard software for creating vector graphics for websites, posters, presentations, brochures, newsletters, etc. This workshop will introduce the more advanced vector graphic drawing techniques including the use of multiple artboards, live trace and live paint, clipping mask, etc. You will also learn how to apply 3D effects, and to create colorful graphs / charts with pictures and symbols.

Course Content

Working with Multiple Artboards
Advanced Control of Pen Tools, Anchor Points & Paths
Advanced Drawing with Live Trace & Live Paint
Working with Gradients and Gradient Meshes
Warping Text with Envelope Distort Commands
Using Clipping Mask to Make Cutouts
Generating Graphs and Charts
Applying 3D Effects
Working with Layers
Exporting Multi-layered PDF

Pre-requisite

Completion of the workshop "Introduction to Adobe Illustrator" or with equivalent knowledge.

Duration

9 hours (3 sessions) / 8 hours (4 sessions)

DAY-TO-DAY PC OPERATION ESSENTIALS - QUICK TIPS TO MAKE FULL USE OF YOUR PC FOR ENHANCED EFFICIENCY

Objectives

This course will highlight the common ‘need-to-knows’ in day-to-day PC operation to help you make full use of your PC for enhanced efficiency. It equips you with the basic knowledge to keep your workstation up-to-date and practical tips to make it runs faster. You will also learn how to use some common software utilities and to backup your important data.

Course Content

Overview of Your Desktop PC

Keep Your Workstation Up-to-date

Tips to Make Your Workstation Runs Faster

Use of Common Software Utilities

Data Backup - What and How

How to Capture Your Problem and Seek Help

Pre-requisite

Reasonable knowledge of Windows operation.

Duration

3 hours (1 session)

MAKING FULL USE OF THE UNIVERSITY PORTAL IN YOUR DAILY WORK

Objectives

The University Portal, named “myPolyU”, is a one-stop gateway for you to access all the essential University information and electronic services. Jointly developed by ITS and EDC, this course will introduce the various facilities and services available under Portal and provide quick tips for you to make full use of Portal in your daily work.

Course Content

Introducing the “Portal” Concept
Your Different Roles under Portal
Information & Services Available Including E-mail, e-Learning Materials, e-Forms, Internet File Storage, Weather Information, Library Information etc.
Posting Notices on Portal for Students
Personalizing Your Portal

Pre-requisite

Reasonable knowledge of Windows operation.

Duration

1.5 hours (1 session)

PRACTICAL TIPS ON HANDLING SPAM MAILS - HOW TO FILTER YOUR MESSAGES IN GROUPWISE AND WEBMAIL

Objectives

Spam mails have been growing exponentially and the receiver would waste much time and resources handling them. This course will provide quick tips on how to filter spam mails and to set up black list and trust list in both GroupWise 6.5 and PolyU WebMail.

Course Content

What is "Spam" Mail and How Spammer Gets Your Address
Anti-spam Feature on PolyU’s E-mail Servers
Steps to Enable and Use the Spam Mail Filter in GroupWise 6.5 and WebMail
Setting Up Your Black List and Trust List

Pre-requisite

Experience on using GroupWise and / or PolyU WebMail.

Duration

1.5 hours (1 session)

'NEED-TO-KNOW' BASICS FOR GROUPWISE USERS

Objectives

This course is designed for new or existing GroupWise users to learn about or refresh themselves with the messaging, calendaring and scheduling features of the GroupWise system.

Course Content

E-mail Messaging - Receive, Send and Forward Messages (English / Chinese)
Scheduling - Schedule an Appointment (Single / Recurring), Check Appointment Status
Setting Rules and Auto Reply
Creating & Sharing Folders
Operation Modes - Online, Caching & Archive
Other Useful Features – Task Assignment, Searching, Web Access, etc.

Pre-requisite

No particular knowledge required.

Duration

3 hours (1 session)

GROUPWISE 7.0: NEW FEATURES

Objectives

This course will highlight the new and enhanced features available in GroupWise 7. You will learn about the new user interface and navigation bar, the new properties view and the enhanced features for address and calendar handling, spell checking and GroupWise rules creation.

Course Content

Shortcut Setting, New User Interface and Navigation Bar
New Properties View
Multiple Calendars
Image Display in HTML Messages
Enhanced Spell Checker
Enhanced GroupWise Rules
Known Issues

Pre-requisite

Experience on using the previous version of GroupWise.

Duration

1.5 hours (1 session)

IT ORIENTATION WORKSHOP FOR NEW STAFF - GETTING TO KNOW POLYU's IT FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Objectives

PolyU offers a highly IT-enabled environment for teaching, research and learning, and for working in general. This course will familiarise new colleagues with the wide range of central IT resources available at the University to enhance their work efficiency.

Course Content

What is PolyU NetID and How to Apply
Overview of IT Facilities and Services Available to Staff
NetID Management System
E-mail Service: Campus E-mail, Webmail, GroupWise
University Portal
WebCT e-Learning Platform
Network Storage Services: myDrive, myStore, iFolder
Wireless LAN and Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Knowing Your Office PC
How to Get Help for Your IT Problems

Pre-requisite

Reasonable knowledge of Windows operation.

Duration

3 hours (1 session)

CREATE AND CONDUCT WEB-BASED SURVEYS EASILY WITH 'MYSURVEY'

Objectives

'mySurvey' is an easy-to-use web survey system under the ‘myWeb' service of the Academic Unix Cluster. It can help you to conduct opinion surveys, collect information and data, etc. from a large audience conveniently over the web without any programming efforts. This workshop will highlight the simple steps to create and conduct Internet-based questionnaire surveys using ‘mySurvey’.

Course Content

Overview of Web-based Survey
Create a Web-based Survey with Different Question Types
Edit, Test and Publish a Survey
How Your Audience Access the Survey
Correct the Survey After Publication
View and Analyse the Collected Responses
Limitations and Tips

Pre-requisite

Participants must have an account under the Academic UNIX Cluster in order to access the ‘mySurvey’ system.

Duration

3 hours (1 session)

NEW AND ENHANCED FEATURES IN WINDOWS VISTA

Objectives

Designed for users who have worked with Windows XP, this workshop will introduce the new user interface of the Windows Vista OS and its new and enhanced features. The new tools and features will make it easier for you to perform your tasks and organize your work, share information with others, streamline work procedures and enhance system security.

Course Content

Exploring the Windows Vista User Interface
Searching for Folders and Files in Windows Explorer
Using Internet Explorer 7
Sharing and Collaborating in Windows Vista
Optimizing the Performance of Your Computer
Enhancing System Security
Backing-up and Restoring Files and Folders

Pre-requisite

Reasonable knowledge of Microsoft Windows operation.

Duration

3 hours (1 session)

BRIEFING SESSION ON 'OPERATION ESSENTIALS OF NEW STAFF PCs RUNNING ON WINDOWS VISTA'

Objectives

The briefing session will highlight the 'need-to-know' basics of using the new staff PCs which will be running on Windows VISTA and pre-loaded with Office 2007 and GroupWise 7.

Course Content

Get started with Windows VISTA

Using Windows VISTA

Applications on new staff PCs

Help and Support

Pre-requisite

Reasonable knowledge of Microsoft Windows operation.

Duration

2 hours (1 session)

BASIC VIDEO EDITING USING MS WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER

Objectives

Windows Movie Maker is a free video creation and editing software that comes with MS Windows. This workshop will introduce the basic concepts to create, edit and share videos / movies for teaching, presentations and Web. You will also learn how to add special effects, titles, transitions, music and narration to your movie with ease.

Course Content

Learn about Videos: Kinds, Formats, Codec, Aspect Ratio, etc.

Overview of Windows Movie Maker

Importing Media Items

Editing Videos

Publishing and Sharing Movies

Pre-requisite

Reasonable knowledge of Microsoft Windows operation.

Duration

6 hours (2 session)