Term 2 workshops and training courses

Develop you digital skills with a training course or workshop from Digital Education.

Our term 2 schedule of courses is now live.

The courses on offer cover a range of topics including:

• Accessibility and assistive technology
• Data analysis and visualisation
• Interaction and collaboration
• Mastering Excel
• Multimedia content: creating and editing
• Programming
• Software for success
• Teaching and assessment
• Written content: creating, presenting and referencing

Discover LinkedIn Learning

This term the team will also run a webinar to take users through the key features of LinkedIn Learning – a learning platform with a vast array of video tutorials which is free for all UCL staff and students to use.

Discover LinkedIn Learning – free online learning for everyone at UCL|Tuesday 21st February|13:00-14:00|Online

Digital skills support: Office hours

Office hours support will continue next term. Meet one to one with a digital skills trainer to discuss a specific issue: Book your appointment here

Join the mailing list

To receive updates on digital skills training, join our mailing list.

Contact us

For any questions on Digital Skills Development at UCL, email isd-digiskills@ucl.ac.uk

 

Term 1 training courses

Develop your digital skills with a training course or workshop from Digital Education.

Our term 1 schedule of courses is now live.

Courses cover everything from mastering Excel to creating accessible social media content and collaboration tools.

In addition, a new booking system makes it easy to view the training calendar and filter courses by category to find what’s available.

New courses for this year

There are over 60 courses scheduled. New courses for this year include:

Mastering Excel

• Intermediate data analysis with Excel *previously Intermediate statistics with Excel
• Advanced data analysis with Excel (campus-based) *previously Advanced statistics with Excel
• Xlookup in Excel 

Data analysis and visualisation

• Power BI Workshop: Visualising, analysing, and communicating business data (campus-based)
• Introduction to data visualisation

Teaching and assessment

• Mentimeter: Beyond a word cloud
• Moodle Advanced Quiz Management
• Moodle Question Bank and Question Analytics
• Moodle Gradebook
• Films, posters and podcasts – practical approaches to alternative assessments

Multimedia content: creating and editing

• Using the MediaPod to make professional quality videos (campus-based)

Programming

• Introduction to Git version control
• Navigating file versions in Git
• Collaboration using Git and GitHub
• Getting started with your first Power Automate tasks

Discover LinkedIn Learning

This term the team will also be running a webinar to take users through the key features of LinkedIn Learning – a learning platform with a vast array of video tutorials which is free for all UCL staff and students to use.

Discover LinkedIn Learning – free online learning for everyone at UCL

Join the mailing list

Due to the new booking system, we have also set up a new mailing list. To receive updates on digital skills training, join our mailing list.

Digital skills support: Office hours

Office hours support will continue this term. Meet one to one with a digital skills trainer to discuss a specific issue: Book your appointment here

Contact us

For any questions on Digital Skills Development at UCL, email isd-digiskills@ucl.ac.uk

From training and support to helping you improve your digital capabilities, read below to find out what exciting opportunities Digital Skills Development can offer UCL staff and students in term 3.

Term 3 training courses

To book, follow the links below or find more information here: How to book a course on MyLearning.

Mastering Excel

General
30/04/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: In a Nutshell: Excel functions we should all know	Online
28/05/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: In a Nutshell: Excel functions we should all know	Online
28/05/2024	13:00	14:30	DSD: Pivot tables in Excel – Workshop	Online
29/05/2024	13:00	14:30	DSD: VLookup in Excel – workshop	Online
30/05/2024	13:00	14:30	DSD: Charting with Excel	Online
Excel Essential Skills Workshops
08/05/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Excel Essential Skills – Workshop 1 (campus-based)	In-person
22/05/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Excel Essential Skills – Workshop 2 (campus-based)	In-person

Data analysis and visualisation

Choosing the right software
16/05/2024	14:00	15:00	DSD: Software for success: Winning with charts	Online
R
24/04/2024	10.00	17.00	DSD: An Introduction to R with Rstudio (campus-based)	In-person
01/05/2024	14.00	17.00	DSD: Data visualization in R with ggplot2 (campus-based)	In-person
23/05/2024	10:00	17:00	DSD: An Introduction to R with Rstudio (campus-based)	In-person
06/06/2024	10:00	17:00	DSD: An Introduction to R with Rstudio (campus-based)	In-person
Stata
15/05/2024	10:00	17:00	DSD: Getting started with Stata (campus-based)	In-person
03/06/2024	14.00	16.00	DSD: Scripting Stata Graphs	Online
05/06/2024	14:00	17:00	DSD: Scripting Stata’s Tables and Collections (Campus-based)	In-person
Nvivo
09/05/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: In a Nutshell: Starting an Nvivo Project	Online
Excel
30/05/2024	13:00	14:30	DSD: Charting with Excel	Online

Interaction and collaboration

General
30/04/2024	13.00	15.00	DSD: Software for success: Survey tools	Online
14/05/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: Mentimeter – improving feedback and interaction	Online
REDCap
08/05/2024	13.00	14.00	DSD: Introduction to REDCap for research	Online
09/05/2024	12:00	13:00	DSD: Data import and export in REDCap	Online
09/05/2024	15.00	16.00	DSD: Managing participants in REDCap	Online
14/05/2024	12:00	13:00	DSD: Options in designing consent forms in REDCap	Online
14/05/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Using conditions and filters in REDCap	Online
21/05/2024	13.00	14.00	DSD: Setting up User Rights and Data Access Groups in REDCap	Online
Qualtrics
02/05/2024	13.00	14.00	DSD: Qualtrics Tips and Tricks	Online

Multimedia content: Creating and editing

Graphic design and photo editing
30/04/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: Design an impactful research poster using UCL templates	Online
07/05/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Basic image editing using free tools – demo	Online
16/05/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: An introduction to free graphic design tools – Inkscape	Online
21/05/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: Photo editing with Pixlr X – workshop	Online
30/05/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: Creating infographics using free web based tools	Online
Film and video
02/05/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: Make a short film using your iPhone	Online
07/05/2024	10.00	11:00	DSD: Planning and filming advice for a short film	Online
23/05/2024	14:00	15:00	DSD: Explore the potential of UCL Mediacentral	Online
29/05/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: Best practice for video captions and transcripts	Online
Podcasting
25/04/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: Podcasting made easy	Online

Writing, presenting and referencing

Mentimeter
14/05/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: Mentimeter – improving feedback and interaction	Online
Microsoft Office
23/04/2024	10.00	12.00	DSD: Format your Thesis (Windows) – Manage long documents in Word	Online
23/04/2024	14:00	15:00	DSD: Creating accessible PowerPoint presentations	Online
07/05/2024	13:00	14:00	DSD: PowerPoint for Researchers and Presenters: Words, Images and More	Online
08/05/2024	10:00	11:00	DSD: Word Tips and Tricks	Online
04/06/2024	14:00	16:00	DSD: Format your Thesis (Windows) – Manage long documents in Word	Online
Zotero
29/05/2024	14:00	17:00	DSD: Kick-starting your literature review with Zotero (Campus-based)	In-person

Accessibility and assistive technology

Social media
28/05/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Creating accessible social media content	Online
Film and video
29/05/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: Best practice for video captions and transcripts	Online
Powerpoint
23/04/2024	14:00	15:00	DSD: Creating accessible PowerPoint presentations	Online

Programming

Git version control
04/06/2024	13.00	14.00	DSD: In a Nutshell: Git version control	Online
05/06/2024	10.00	13.00	DSD: Dive into Git version control	Online

Social Media

28/05/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Creating accessible social media content	Online

LinkedIn Learning

In addition to the above, UCL staff and enrolled students can access over 16,000 courses for free on LinkedIn Learning.

Join us for an online webinar to discover more about the benefits and features of LinkedIn Learning:

18/06/2024

13.00

14.00

Discover LinkedIn Learning

Online

Digital Skills Support: Office hours

To make them more widely accessible, our drop-ins have been changed to an office hours format, with slots available each day. If you have a question or would like individual support on a specific issue, book an appointment with one of our team: Digital Skills Development Office Hours

Upgrade your skills with the Discovery Tool

In partnership with Jisc, the Digital Skills Development team have put together a Discovery Tool to help UCL staff and students identify gaps in their knowledge and improve their skills. Use the self-assessment questions to start your journey towards better digital skills today: Discover your digital

Now with AI questions added for staff

The Jisc Discovery Tool now has a question set for staff on Digital skills in AI and Generative AI and a lot of new resources on AI skills have been added to the tool. Find out more in our blog post.

Contact us

For any questions on Digital Skills Development at UCL, email isd-digiskills@ucl.ac.uk

From training and support to helping you improve your digital capabilities, read below to find out what exciting opportunities Digital Skills Development can offer UCL staff and students in term 2.

Term 2 training courses

To book, follow the links below or find more information here: How to book a course on MyLearning.

Data analysis and visualisation

Choosing the right software
30/01/2024	10:00	11:00	DSD: Software for success: Data analysis & statistical tools	Online
01/02/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: Software for success: Winning with charts	Online
05/03/2024	12:00	14:00	DSD: Software for success: Data visualisation	Online
R
17/01/2024	13.00	20.00	DSD: An Introduction to R with Rstudio (campus-based)	In-person
31/01/2024	14.00	17.00	DSD: Better Tables in R (Campus-based)	In-person
07/02/2024	15.00	17.00	DSD: Data visualization in R with ggplot2 (campus-based)	In-person
08/02/2024	14:00	16.00	DSD: Data manipulation in R with Rstudio	Online
20/02/2024	10.00	17.00	DSD: An Introduction to R with Rstudio (campus-based)	In-person
11/03/2024	10.00	17.00	DSD: An Introduction to R with Rstudio (campus-based)	In-person
Stata
06/02/2024	10:00	17:00	DSD: Getting started with Stata (campus-based)	In-person
06/03/2024	14:00	17:00	DSD: Scripting Stata’s Tables and Collections (Campus-based)	In-person
14/03/2024	14.00	16.00	DSD: Scripting Stata Graphs	Online
Nvivo
01/02/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: In a Nutshell: Starting an Nvivo Project	Online
Matlab
26/02/2024 & 27/02/2024	10:00	17:00	DSD: Introduction to Matlab (campus-based)	In-person

Mastering Excel

18/01/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Excel Tips and Tricks	Online
24/01/2024	12:00	13:30	DSD: Charting with Excel	Online
30/01/2024	12:00	13:30	DSD: Vlookup in Excel	Online
30/01/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: In a Nutshell: Excel functions we should all know	Online
13/02/2024	12:00	13:30	DSD: Pivot Tables in Excel – workshop	Online
22/02/2024	10:00	11:00	DSD: Excel Tips and Tricks	Online
22/02/2024	14.00	16.00	DSD: Intermediate statistics with Excel	Online
07/03/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: In a Nutshell: Excel functions we should all know	Online
13/03/2024	14:00	16:00	DSD: Advanced statistics with Excel (campus-based)	In-person
Excel Essential Skills Workshops
24/01/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Excel Essential Skills – Workshop 1 (campus-based)	In-person
07/02/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Excel Essential Skills – Workshop 1 (campus-based)	In-person
21/02/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Excel Essential Skills – Workshop 1 (campus-based)	In-person
06/03/2024	13.00	14.00	DSD: Excel Essential Skills – Workshop 2 (campus-based)	In-person
13/03/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Excel Essential Skills – Workshop 2 (campus-based)	In-person
20/03/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Excel Essential Skills – Workshop 3 (campus-based)	In-person

Accessibility and assistive technology

16/01/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Creating accessible Powerpoint presentations	Online
16/01/2024	10:00	12:00	DSD: Creating accessible Word documents	Online
14/02/2024	14.00	17.00	DSD: Creating accessible documents with LaTeX (Campus-based)	In-person
28/02/2024	14.00	17.00	DSD: Creating accessible documents with LaTeX (Campus-based)	In-person
29/02/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: Best practice for video captions and transcripts	Online
19/03/2024	10:00	11:00	DSD: Creating accessible social media content	Online

Programming

12/03/2024	10.00	17.00	DSD: Think like a computer programmer (campus-based)	In-person
18/03/2024	14:00	17:00	DSD: A Quick Introduction to UNIX (campus-based)	In-person

Interaction and collaboration

19/03/2024

12:00

14:00

DSD: Software for success: Survey tools

Online

Multimedia content: Creating and editing

Graphic design and photo editing
24/01/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: Design an impactful research poster using UCL templates	Online
06/02/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Basic image editing using free tools – demo	Online
15/02/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: An introduction to free graphic design tools – Inkscape	Online
22/02/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Creating infographics using free web based tools	Online
06/03/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Photo editing with Pixlr X – workshop	Online
Film and video
24/01/2024	14:00	15:00	DSD: Explore the potential of UCL Mediacentral	Online
31/01/2024	14:00	15:30	DSD: Introduction to stop motion animation – workshop	In-person
27/02/2024	10.00	11:00	DSD: Planning and filming advice for a short film	Online
27/02/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Make a short film using your iPhone	Online
29/02/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: Best practice for video captions and transcripts	Online
Podcasting
22/02/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: Podcasting made easy	Online

Writing, presenting and referencing

Choosing the right software
18/01/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: Software for success: Writing tools	Online
05/03/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Software for success: Working with Bibliography and Citation Apps	Online
Microsoft Office
16/01/2024	10.00	12:00	DSD: Creating accessible Word documents	Online
16/01/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: Creating accessible PowerPoint presentations	Online
08/02/2024	10.00	12.00	DSD: Format your Thesis (Windows)	Online
05/03/2024	10.00	11.00	DSD: Word Tips and Tricks	Online
07/03/2024	14.00	16.00	DSD: Format your Thesis (Windows)	Online
26/03/2024	12:00	13:30	DSD: Effective use of Onenote – workshop	Online
LaTeX
13/02/2024	10.00	17.00	DSD: Overleaf: LaTeX with NatBib (campus-based)	In-person
14/02/2024	14.00	17.00	DSD: Creating accessible documents with LaTeX (campus-based)	In-person
28/02/2024	14.00	17.00	DSD: Creating accessible documents with LaTeX (campus-based)	In-person
29/02/2024	14.00	15.00	DSD: LaTeX: Demo of Overleaf	Online
Zotero
21/02/2024	15:00	17:00	DSD: Kick-starting your literature review with Zotero (Campus-based)	In-person

Office hours

If you have a question or would like individual support on a specific issue, book an appointment with one of our team: Digital Skills Development Office Hours

Upgrade your skills with the Discovery Tool

In partnership with Jisc, the Digital Skills Development team have put together a Discovery Tool to help UCL staff and students identify gaps in their knowledge and improve their skills. Use the self-assessment questions to start your journey towards better digital skills today: Discover your digital

LinkedIn Learning

UCL staff and enrolled students can access over 16,000 courses for free on LinkedIn Learning.

Contact us

For any questions on Digital Skills Development at UCL, email isd-digiskills@ucl.ac.uk

Planning and completing a research project can be an exciting yet daunting prospect.

For the usual range of tasks – collecting, analysing and presenting data, writing up and managing literature – there is an even larger range of software options to help you achieve your goals. With multiple options available, it can be difficult to decide which is best for your project and the task at hand.

If you haven’t thought about what tools you will use, or if you have thought about it but you’re just not sure what to do, the Software for Success series of digital skills training courses is for you. There will be demonstrations of different tools and approaches with guidance and discussion of what tool is best for the job.  If you think you know what software you are going to use, then we invite you to come along and be challenged: there may be tools on offer that could smooth the way to a successful research project.

Software for success sessions happening this term:

1. Data collection – discover which survey tool is the best one for your research project:

DSD: Software for Success: Survey tools | Wednesday 11^th October | 11:00-13:00 | Online

2. Analysing data – an overview of the tools available:

DSD: Software for success: Data analysis and statistical tools |Join the interest list to hear about future dates

3. Presenting data – different tools available for visually presenting your data:

DSD: Software for success: Data visualisation | Thursday 12th October | 10:00-12:00 | Online

4. Presenting data – which is the best chart type for your data?

DSD: Software for success: Winning with charts | Tuesday 24^th October | 10:00-11:00 | Online

5. Writing – is there life beyond Word? Is there any reason to go there? How do you cope with fussy formatting requirements?

DSD: Software for success: Writing tools | Wednesday 1^st November | 14:00-15:00 | Online

6. Managing literature – imagine a world where your library and database searches link seamlessly  with your citation system and a database of annotated PDFs.  That world can be yours:

DSD: Software for success: Working with Bibliography and Citation Apps | Thursday 2^nd November |10:00-11:00 | Online

Need help booking?

Further instructions on how to book courses can be found here: How to book a course on MyLearning

Discover more digital skills training

The Digital Skills Development team at UCL offer a range of training courses to meet your digital needs. Find out more here: Digital Skills Development UCL

For any questions on Digital Skills Development at UCL, email isd-digiskills@ucl.ac.uk

From training and support to helping you improve your digital capabilities, read below to find out what exciting opportunities Digital Skills Development can offer UCL staff and students this autumn term.

Term 1 training courses

Is there a programme or piece of software that you use regularly but feel you could know more about? Could your Excel skills use a refresh? Or do you want to learn new skills like image editing or how to create a podcast? Our online and in-person training provides the opportunity to develop your skills with the help of an expert trainer.

To book, follow the links below or find more information here: How to book a course on MyLearning.

Data analysis and visualisation

General
12/10/2023	10.00	12.00	DSD: Software for success: Data visualisation	Online
24/10/2023	10.00	11.00	DSD: Software for success: Winning with charts	Online
R
18/10/2023	13.00	20.00	DSD: An Introduction to R with Rstudio (campus-based)	In-person
07/11/2023	14.00	16.00	DSD: Data visualization in R with ggplot2 (campus-based)	In-person
10/11/2023	10.00	17.00	DSD: An Introduction to R with Rstudio (campus-based)	In-person
24/11/2023	14.00	17.00	DSD: Better Tables in R (Campus-based)	In-person
14/12/2023	10.00	12.00	DSD: Data manipulation in R with Rstudio	Online
Stata
15/11/2023	13.00	20.00	DSD: Getting started with Stata (campus-based)	In-person
05/12/2023	14.00	15.00	DSD: Scripting Stata Graphs	Online
Nvivo
13/12/2023	14.00	15.00	DSD: In a Nutshell: Starting an Nvivo Project	Online

Interaction and collaboration

General
11/10/2023	11.00	13.00	DSD: Software for success: Survey tools	Online
17/10/2023	14.00	15.00	DSD: Mentimeter – improving feedback and interaction	Online
26/10/2023	14.00	15.00	DSD: Use online whiteboards to encourage collaboration	Online
REDCap
17/10/2023	13.00	14.00	DSD: Introduction to REDCap for research	Online
17/10/2023	15.00	16.00	DSD: Managing participants in REDCap	Online
Qualtrics
11/10/2023	14.00	15.00	DSD: Qualtrics Tips and Tricks	Online

Accessibility and assistive technology

General
10/10/2023	14.00	15.30	DSD: Creating accessible Powerpoint presentations	Online
31/10/2023	10.00	11.00	DSD: Best practice for video captions and transcripts	Online
31/10/2023	14.00	17.00	DSD: Creating accessible documents with LaTeX (Campus-based)	In-person
23/11/2023	14:00	15:30	DSD: Creating accessible Word documents	Online
12/12/2023	10:00	11:00	DSD: Creating accessible social media content	Online

Mastering Excel

General
01/11/2023	10.00	11.00	DSD: Excel Tips and Tricks	Online
16/11/2023	14.00	16.00	DSD: Intermediate statistics with Excel	Online
29/11/2023	10.00	11.00	DSD: In a Nutshell: Excel functions we should all know	Online
Excel Essential Skills Workshops
17/10/2023	12.00	13.00	DSD: Excel Essential Skills – Workshop 1 (campus-based)	In-person
08/11/2023	13.00	14.00	DSD: Excel Essential Skills – Workshop 1 (campus-based)	In-person
15/11/2023	16.00	17.00	DSD: Excel Essential Skills – Workshop 1 (campus-based)	In-person
22/11/2023	13.00	14.00	DSD: Excel Essential Skills – Workshop 2 (campus-based)	In-person
28/11/2023	12.00	13.00	DSD: Excel Essential Skills – Workshop 2 (campus-based)	In-person
06/12/2023	13.00	14.00	DSD: Excel Essential Skills – Workshop 3 (campus-based)	In-person

Multimedia content: Creating and editing

Graphic design and photo editing
26/10/2023	10.00	11.00	DSD: Design an impactful research poster using UCL templates	Online
31/10/2023	14.00	15.15	DSD: Basic image editing using free tools – demo	Online
07/11/2023	14.00	15.00	DSD: An introduction to free graphic design tools	Online
14/11/2023	14.00	15.00	DSD: Photo editing with Pixlr X – workshop	Online
16/11/2023	10.00	11.00	DSD: Creating infographics using free web based tools	Online
Filming and podcasting
12/10/2023	14.00	15.00	DSD: Podcasting made easy	Online
24/10/2023	14.00	15.30	DSD: Planning and filming advice for a short film	Online
31/10/2023	10.00	11.00	DSD: Best practice for video captions and transcripts	Online
09/11/2023	14.00	15.00	DSD: Make a short film using your iPhone	Online

Writing, presenting and referencing

General
01/11/2023	14.00	15.00	DSD: Software for success: Writing tools	Online
02/11/2023	10.00	11.00	DSD: Software for success: Working with Bibliography and Citation Apps	Online
Microsoft Office
10/10/2023	10.00	11.00	DSD: Word Tips and Tricks	Online
10/10/2023	14.00	15.30	DSD: Creating accessible PowerPoint presentations	Online
09/11/2023	14.00	16.00	DSD: Format your Thesis (Windows)	Online
23/11/2023	14.00	15.30	DSD: Creating accessible Word documents	Online
13/12/2023	10.00	12.00	DSD: Format your Thesis (Windows)	Online
LaTeX and Markdown
25/10/2023	10.00	11.00	DSD: LaTeX: Demo of Overleaf	Online
31/10/2023	14.00	17.00	DSD: Creating accessible documents with LaTeX (campus-based)	In-person
08/11/2023	13.00	20.00	DSD: Overleaf: LaTeX with NatBib (campus-based)	In-person
30/11/2023	14.00	16.00	DSD: Getting started with Markdown	Online

Office hours

To make them more widely accessible, our drop-ins have been changed to an office hours format, with slots available each day. If you have a question or would like individual support on a specific issue, book an appointment with one of our team: Digital Skills Development Office Hours

Upgrade your skills with the Discovery Tool

In partnership with Jisc, the Digital Skills Development team have put together a Discovery Tool to help UCL staff and students identify gaps in their knowledge and improve their skills. Use the self-assessment questions to start your journey towards better digital skills today: Discover your digital

LinkedIn Learning

UCL staff and enrolled students can access over 16,000 courses for free on LinkedIn Learning.

Contact us

For any questions on Digital Skills Development at UCL, email isd-digiskills@ucl.ac.uk