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ShortCourses

Most Sumer 2026 ShortCourses will be offered both online via Teams and in person in the west basement of the TTU Library Building. Please be sure to check the location of the ShortCourse (to see if it's online or in person) before registering. If you register for an online course, you will receive a Teams meeting request from the ShortCourse Coordinator within 24 hours of the scheduled course time. If you have any questions or concerns, please email ITEducation@ttu.edu.

 

**As a courtesy to our instructors, please make sure that you sign up for any classes at least one hour prior to the class starting.**

Computing ShortCourses offered each semester by Technology Support are free of charge, non-credit courses designed to help all members of the TTU community improve their computer skills.

Below you will see the list of ShortCourses by category, and you can click on the title to read the description. ShortCourses will be offered either online or in person, please check the location of the course before registering. Once you have identified the ShortCourse you would like to attend, you can register online. You can also download and print the course handouts at any time. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: An eRaider account is required for each participant to register and attend a ShortCourse. Please read the ShortCourse Policy to learn more about parking information, customized ShortCourses, and general policies.

If you would like a personalized session of one of these courses for your department, please use our

Custom ShortCourse Request Form.

Adobe

Photoshop - I 2

This ShortCourse will be offered in person in the main ATLC facility, located in the west basement of the TTU Library Building. ******************************************************* In this course you will learn about some of the basic tools and palettes in Photoshop. Topics will include selecting; transforming; layers; masking; text, including special effects; and using the gradient tool in making montages. Specific examples will be used in the class to help in the learning process. You will receive all the files and materials you need for the class.

2 Upcoming Classes:

HPCC

Introduction to Linux 2

This ShortCourse will be offered through Zoom. You will receive a Zoom meeting request from your course instructor no later than 24 hours before the course is scheduled to begin. You should receive this Zoom meeting request via an Outlook calendar request - please accept and add this request to your Outlook calendar. ********************************************************* Texas Tech University High Performance Computing Centers (TTU HPCC) is hosting a two-part "Introduction to Linux" training. The Course will take place in two sessions on the same day. The morning session will be from 10am-12pm. After a one hour lunch break, we wil resume with the second session from 1pm-3pm. The hands-on class covers Linux topics that include an introduction to the bash command shell, directories and files, popular commands and concepts, compression and archival, and scripting. The training is open to HPCC and non-HPCC users. To make the best use of this user training, participants should already have requested and received HPCC access for their eRaider account at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hpcc/accounts/, installed an SSH client on their computer, and configured it for remote access as described in the "Connecting to HPCC Systems" link in the "User Guides" section of the HPCC web site at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hpcc/userguides/. Participants without HPCC accounts should have access to a Linux on their own device (for example, Linux on the Mac or WSL on Windows) or elsewhere.

2 Upcoming Classes:

Introduction to MATLAB in HPC Environment 1

This course targets new graduate students or undergraduates to get them started on the fundamentals of programming using MATLAB. It would be conducted online via Zoom. Participants will receive Zoom meeting links from the course instructor 24 hours before the scheduled event. This two-part training is hosted by the Texas Tech University High Performance Computing Center (TTU HPCC). The first part will be conducted in the morning from 10 am-12 noon and is geared toward beginners who desire to explore programming fundamentals through MATLAB. This would also include selected examples of basic scripting essential to running the codes in our high-performance computing (HPC) environment. The second session would be held from 1 pm-3 pm and focus on popular problem statements and their solutions through MATLAB programs. The training is open to all who are interested. For their benefit, participants are encouraged to already have access to the Texas Tech HPCC through their eRaider account at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hpcc/accounts/, install an SSH client on their computer, and configure it for remote access as described in the "Connecting to HPCC Systems" link in the "User Guides" section of the HPCC web site at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hpcc/userguides/. Participants without HPCC accounts should have access to a Linux on their own device (for example, Linux on the Mac or WSL on Windows) or elsewhere. Participants without HPCC accounts are encouraged to have access to MATLAB on their local system. One can obtain the MATLAB activation from the Software Download section of their earider.ttu.edu webpage.

1 Upcoming Class:

New User Training 2

This ShortCourse will be offered through Zoom. You will receive a Zoom meeting request from your course instructor no later than 24 hours before the course is scheduled to begin. You should receive this Zoom meeting request via an Outlook calendar request - please accept and add this request to your Outlook calendar. ********************************************************* The Texas Tech University High Performance Computing Center (TTU HPCC) is hosting a New User Training. This course will take place in two sessions on the same day. The morning session will be from 10 am-12 pm. After a one-hour lunch break, we will resume with the second session from 1 pm-3 pm. The class is intended to give an introduction on the capabilities and usage of the TTU HPCC resources. New users and those who would like to improve their knowledge of how to use and get the most out of HPCC resources are STRONGLY encouraged to attend these training sessions. To make the best use of this user training, participants should already have requested and received HPCC access for their eRaider account (see http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hpcc/accounts/) and installed an SSH client on their computer and configured it for remote access as described in the "Connecting to HPCC Systems" link in the "User Guides" section of the HPCC web site at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hpcc/userguides/.

2 Upcoming Classes:

IT Professional Training

Network Site Coordinator (NSC) 1

This short course is to train new Network Site Coordinators on their new role and responsibilities. This training provides basic instructions for common tasks for non-technical focused NSCs and some advanced instruction for NSCs that will operate as an area's primary IT support.

1 Upcoming Class:

Mathematics & Statistics

SPSS - I 2

****Please note below whether you are registering for the online Zoom course or the in-person course, which will be held in the ATLC.**** SPSS provides a powerful statistical analysis and data management system in a graphical environment, using descriptive menus and simple dialog boxes to do most of the work for you. Most tasks can be accomplished simply by pointing and clicking the mouse. This ShortCourse will cover basic statistical procedures with IBM SPSS Statistics, the Statistical software for the Social Sciences. This ShortCourse assumes that you are familiar with elementary statistics. **This course will be using version 31**

2 Upcoming Classes:

Microsoft

Advanced Word: Formatting for Academic Publication 2

This course content is focused on formatting academic documents for publication or academic defense. Topics include creating a navigable/live update Table of Contents, implementing customized Headings styles, setting up Section and Page Breaks, creating Lists of Tables and Lists of Figures, and formatting Headers, Footers, and Margins in varying styles within a single document.

2 Upcoming Classes:

Byte-sized Learning: Microsoft Forms 1

This 1-hour "byte-sized" learning course covers the essentials of Microsoft Forms, from creating surveys and quizzes to managing response settings, permissions, and collaboration links. You'll also learn how to use branching logic, generate QR codes, and properly store collected data, especially file uploads.

1 Upcoming Class:

Byte-sized Learning: Microsoft Personal Bookings 1

This 1-hour "byte-sized" learning course introduces you to Microsoft Personal Bookings and shows you how to create a customizable booking page for scheduling 1:1 meetings without email back and forth. You'll learn how to set your availability, manage meeting details, share your booking link, and understand how appointments flow into Outlook.

1 Upcoming Class:

Byte-sized Learning: Microsoft Planner 1

This 1-hour "byte-sized" learning course covers the essentials of Microsoft Planner, including organizing tasks into buckets, assigning work, managing priorities, and connecting Planner with Teams and SharePoint. You'll also learn how to use labels and view options to monitor progress and keep projects on track.

1 Upcoming Class:

Excel: Formulas & Functions 3

An intermediate course on Microsoft Excel that emphasizes data formatting and excel formulas to give users the tools they need to work with data productively. This course will go over many of the types of data that Excel can utilize, as well as functions and formulas to use those data types most efficiently.

3 Upcoming Classes:

Excel: Tips & Tricks 3

Master Excel with these powerful tips and tricks! Learn how to insert data from a screenshot for quick data entry, easily move text or data between rows and columns, and leverage XLOOKUP for advanced searches. Create efficient workflows with drop-down lists, split data using Text to Columns, and generate insights effortlessly with Recommended Pivot Tables and Slicers. Use Analyze Data to gain automatic insights, optimize decisions with Goal Seek, and enhance reports with custom shapes with pictures. Convert units easily with measurement conversion, combine text seamlessly using the CONCATENATE function, and improve navigation with Focus Cell. These expert techniques will boost your Excel efficiency and productivity!

3 Upcoming Classes:

Intro to Excel 3

In this ShortCourse, you will become familiar with the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel. Topics include navigating within a spreadsheet, using worksheets and workbooks, entering information, using basic formulas and functions, formatting information, printing, auto-formatting, filling in information, sorting, and filtering.

3 Upcoming Classes:

Intro to Microsoft 365

Join us for a hands-on Microsoft 365 workshop where you will learn what core applications are used for, how to save and share files in the cloud, and how to access your available tools through TTU. You will leave with greater confidence, practical skills, and how to access additional M365 training resources.

There are no more classes left for this semester. We will be posting next semester's schedule soon. For more information, contact iteducation@ttu.edu

Intro to Word 1

The covered subjects encompass: crafting documents, incorporating page numbering, formatting text, adjusting line and paragraph spacing, optimizing page layout, and the insertion of diverse elements like images, charts, and tables. *This is a very basic introductory course to word.

1 Upcoming Class:

Microsoft Outlook 2

This ShortCourse will be offered through Teams. You will receive a Teams meeting request from your course instructor no later than 24 hours before the course is scheduled to begin. You should receive this Teams meeting request via an Outlook calendar request - please accept and add this request to your Outlook calendar. ********************************************************* Microsoft Outlook is an electronic planner. In this ShortCourse, you will learn the basics of using Outlook: how to move between Outlook folders, how to sort each folder and change your view of it, how to access files through Outlook, and how to use Outlook Today.

2 Upcoming Classes:

Microsoft Teams 3

****Please note below whether you are registering for the online course or the in-person course, which will be held in the ATLC.**** Microsoft Teams includes meetings, group conversations, video chat, file-sharing, co-authoring, SharePoint connection, and it can also be used to link to many other Office 365 apps. At its core, Teams is a chat-based workspace that features group and private messaging, with threaded and persistent conversations. Within each team, users can create different channels to organize their communications by topic.

3 Upcoming Classes:

OneNote 2

An introductory course on Microsoft OneNote to teach users of any knowledge level how to begin using OneNote productively. This course will cover how to create a digital notebook using OneNote, how to format your digital notebook to best fit your needs, and how to use your notes productively with other tools you use in your day to day life.

2 Upcoming Classes:

Power BI 1

****This ShortCourse will be offered in person in the main ATLC facility, located in the west basement of the TTU Library Building.**** This ShortCourse introduces the basic fundamentals of Power BI Desktop. It is intended to familiarize new Power BI users with the many uses of Power BI desktop. Topics included are connecting to multiple data sources, transforming and cleaning data, and creating visuals in a report. You will also learn how to save this report so that you can share it with others.

1 Upcoming Class:

PowerPoint 1

PowerPoint is a Microsoft Office Suite product used to create slideshows. These can be simple with text and images, or more complex with interactive elements like links, videos, loops and more. This course serves as an introduction on how to perform basic tasks to create your own slideshow and show you what's new in the release. Topics Covered What's new Create a basic slideshow Add advanced features to your slideshow Resources to learn more

1 Upcoming Class:

SharePoint 1

Due to Texas Tech Licensing, students will have very limited access to the hands on portion of this class. ****Please note below whether you are registering for the online Teams course or the in-person course, which will be held in the ATLC.**** Microsoft SharePoint is a web application platform that makes it easier for people to work together. You can use sites to share documents, collaborate on projects, and share information. SharePoint works seamlessly with Microsoft Office products to make your organizations workflow much easier to manage. Although the most common use of SharePoint is document management, it can be easily customized to fit the needs of your organization through use of shared calendars, task lists, and other features. This starter course is designed for people who are inexperienced with SharePoint and to help them learn how to understand the roles of SharePoint , how to access and navigate through a SharePoint site, and how to integrate with Office 365 applications.

1 Upcoming Class:

Professional Skills Workshops

Zoom

This ShortCourse will be offered through Zoom. You will receive a Zoom meeting request from your course instructor no later than 24 hours before the course is scheduled to begin. You should receive this Zoom meeting request via an Outlook calendar request - please accept and add this request to your Outlook calendar. ********************************************************* Zoom is an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, collaboration, chat, and webinars across mobile devices, desktops, telephones, and room systems. This course will cover basic navigation of the Zoom platform, hosting and joining meetings, troubleshooting, and many other topics.

There are no more classes left for this semester. We will be posting next semester's schedule soon. For more information, contact iteducation@ttu.edu



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