Training Opportunities: March 9 – 20, 2009

The following seminars still have spaces available:

KLX2 - KLX (Khalix) Budget Prep March 10, 2009 2 – 3 p.m. ITS-Seminar 102	Learn how to use the KLX (Khalix) system for the annual Budget Preparation Cycle.
Creating a Webpage March. 11, 2009 3 – 5 p.m. ITS-Seminar 102	This seminar is the first part of a seminar series that covers the creation and maintenance of content for departmental and other official Baylor web pages using a web-based content management system. The main focus of this seminar will be "How to create a webpage in the CMS (Content Management System)". Level: Novice, but some Internet experience beneficial.
TRAX (PeopleSoft) BCR Training March 12, 2009 3 ‒ 11:30 a.m. ITS-Seminar 103	The Budget Change Request (BCR) will transition to an online TRAX module when we go live with the version 9.0 environment of TRAX. This change will enable faster, more secure processing and provide an online record to ensure better tracking of changes. This training session will cover the online Budget Change Request (BCR) function in TRAX (the Baylor University Financial Transaction system). The user will learn how to use TRAX to transfer budget funds to and from different departments and accounts. This workshop will assume the user knows the basics of TRAX.
Image & Document Library March 12, 2009 3 – 5 p.m. ITS-Seminar 102	This seminar covers using the CMS image and document library to add images and documents to a webpage. An actual webpage using these features will be created along with adding a gallery of images and a collection of documents to the page. Level: Must have attended "Creating a Web Page in the CMS".
FileMaker Pro Version 9: Creating and Maintaining a Database March 16, 2009 10 a.m. – 21 p.m. ITS-Seminar 103	FileMaker Pro is a powerful tool for managing information. This seminar presents the basics for creating and maintaining a database along with instruction on how to present the information in a variety of different forms. Level: Beginner
TRAX (PeopleSoft) Executive Training March 16, 2009 3 – 5 p.m. ITS-Seminar 103	TRAX (Baylor University Financial Transaction System) training designed for department heads. This three and a half hour course teaches users how to: view budget information; view and approve requisitions; and view and approve vouchers. Level: Novice
KLX (Khalix) Come and Go Training Lab March 17, 2009 1 – 3 p.m. ITS-Seminar 103	A trainer will be available to help answer users questions about KLX in light of the recent "Budget Call". Feel free to bring actual budget information that will require using production data. Level: Novice to Advanced
The Contemplative Coffee Break March 17, 2009 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Pat Neff 300	The contemplative life is a life lived in awareness of God. Each day there are many opportunities to practice awareness and develop our capacity for awareness. In this POD, participants will discuss and experience several contemplative practices that can be integrated into an ordinary work day.
Bearhaus-Navigation and Reporting March 17, 2009 3 – 4:30 p.m. ITS-Seminar 103	This session will cover basic navigation through the warehouse portal and how to create reports from various types of data. You will learn how to customize reports and save them for your own use or share them with other warehouse users in your group. This can be beneficial for new or experienced users as we learn how to make the warehouse work for us rather than using just the prepared reports. To obtain a Bearhaus account, please contact Sue_Herring@baylor.edu for a security application at least one week prior to training. Level: Novice
Bearhaus-Navigation and Reporting March 19, 2009 3 – 4:30 p.m. ITS-Seminar 103	Learn how to track a freshman or transfer class throughout their time at Baylor. Warehouse users will be able to begin with a class of new students in a selected area and see how many remain in that area, how many stay in the University but change units/programs and where they move, how many leave the University and the ultimate goal of how many graduate. One is strongly advised to take advantage of training before trying to use the retention tools and understand the data. Prerequisite: Bearhaus Navigation and Reporting
FileMaker Pro Version 9: Presenting Information March 20, 2009 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ITS-Seminar 103	The power of FileMaker Pro is the ability to automate the presentation of your information in a variety of different forms. In this seminar, you will learn to use FileMaker's basic layout tools. You will also create labels, envelopes, and a form letter. Level: Intermediate
Baylor Orators Toastmasters Club Every Friday 12 – 1 p.m. Robinson Tower 451	Toastmasters is the proven way to develop your speaking, listening, presentation, and leadership skills in a supportive and friendly environment. What do you have to lose but the fear? No registration is required. Visitors welcomed any time. Please visit https://www.baylor.edu/orators/ for more information.

To sign up online for the training opportunities listed above, please visit https://www1.baylor.edu/pod_reg or call (254) 710-4357.

CBT Opportunities

NEW Computer Based Training (CBT) lesson –

Information Technology Security

A large virus outbreak or computer security breach can cost the university thousands of dollars in wasted time and software expenses. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States. ITS works very hard to protect Baylor and Baylor employees from viruses and security breaches -- but the most expensive security system in the world is worthless unless the people who use the system take the necessary precautions. In this CBT lesson you will learn your responsibilities regarding IT security at Baylor. The lesson takes 30 minutes or less and you can complete it at your desk. Click on this link for instructions on how to take the lesson and receive professional development credit: www.baylor.edu/pod/cbt_instructions.

Computer based training: “The Basics of Hiring Student Employees”

Date: whenever you need the information

Time: whenever you make the time

Where: the comfort of your office

How do I sign up?

Send an e-mail to Melinda_Sanson@baylor.edu.
You will be enrolled in the course and a document will be e-mailed to you containing instructions for completion, the computer based training tutorial, and instructions for completing the quiz in Blackboard.
Once you complete the quiz in Blackboard and pass with a 70 or better, you will receive credit on your “My Development” page for “The Basics of Hiring Student Employees.”

Do you need to hire student workers, but lack the flexibility to be away from your desk for several hours to attend training? Now you can receive instruction from the comfort of your own office. Introducing computer based training that allows you stay at your office and still receive the training you need. The advantages to this training include moving at your own pace, the ability to go back and refresh as needed, and a quiz at the end to check your learning. This is the first computer based training made available by POD. It is designed to make learning easier for you and you still receive professional development credit upon successful completion of the course.