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Build a New Website Using the UB Content Management System (UBCMS)

We recommend you take this training module after you’ve set up your website so that you have access to UBCMS.

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In this two-part course you will learn:

  • the various UBCMS roles, such as Viewer, Author, Publisher and Advanced Users
  • how to log in to the UBCMS
  • how to familiarize yourself with the UBCMS environment
  • the basics of creating Web pages in the UBCMS
  • the basics of editing and modifying Web pages

This course is intended for:  

  • staff assigned to load content into the UBCMS
  • staff assigned to manage and maintain the website long-term

You’ll benefit by learning:

  • the basics of how to use the UBCMS Web interface
  • how to leverage available templates within the UBCMS
  • the basics of the various components within the UBCMS

After completing this course you will:

  • understand the environment and tools within the UBCMS
  • know how to create and modify Web pages in the UBCMS
  • know how to create and restore versions of Web pages
  • be able to add or change links, photos and various types of titles and body text on Web pages
  • know how to activate and deactivate Web pages