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Transforming UB’s digital communications through process and tools

Training consists of two important parts: Training for the process known as the Digital Communications Transformation (DCT) and training for the tool known as the UB Content Management System (UBCMS). Take a look at what we offer...

DCT Training and Support

These online training opportunities and peer meetings will help build your DCT strategy and content.

Self-Paced Courses

Introduction and Preparation for the Digital Communications Transformation
10/20/16

In this course you will learn a new approach in communicating with our customers via the web.

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Understanding Your Strategic and Audience Needs
10/20/16

In this course you will learn how to create strategic objectives that meet your business needs, as well as those of your audience.

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Web Content Audit and Analysis
10/20/16

In this course you will learn how to conduct a thoughtful analysis of your current website.

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Planning Your Information Architecture
7/8/16

In this course you'll learn how to create an information architecture, or blueprint for your site, that ensures your content will meet users' needs.

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Writing for the Web
10/20/16

In this course you will learn how to write new Web content or revise existing content for optimal results.

DCT Solutions Group

Sharpen your skills
7/28/17

We want to listen. We what to share our plans, our knowledge. And every day, our DCT teams across the university are doing great share-worthy work that we want to showcase. This is our platform for our community to come together, collaborate, learn and walk away with more muscle-power.

UBCMS Training and Support

These online and hands-on training opportunities will help you to use the UB Content Management System (UBCMS).

Self-Paced Courses

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Online Tutorials
4/26/17
We recommend you watch these self-paced, online training modules before you come to our instructor-led class, or later, after you have set up your website so that you have access to UBCMS and can immediately practice your new skills.
Self-Paced Training Course
6/5/17

Self-paced, hands-on training provides participants with the opportunity to learn and practice using the UBCMS at their own pace (recommended for those who are already familiar with web-based content management systems).

Instructor-Led Courses

Hands-on Training Course
3/31/12
The Division of University Communications is pleased to provide instructor-led, hands-on training courses for UB Content Management System (UBCMS) users.

Online Support

Documentation and Best Practices
1/12/17

Learn how to build pages, adjust components, and use advanced features of the UBCMS.

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