Software training
In the following, you will find an overview of current training courses for TUD-specific software and systems.
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Accessible documents
The Barrier-free Information Technology Ordinance (BITV) stipulates that digital offerings from public bodies must be designed to be barrier-free in order to enable equal access for all people - especially those with disabilities. It is based on the European Directive (EU) 2016/2102 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and applies to websites, mobile applications and electronic documents. TU Dresden offers training courses on creating accessible documents.
SAP (ERP-System)
SAP is TU Dresden’s Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP). It is used to support internal business processes. With the help of targeted training courses, staff are optimally qualified to work with the software system. SAP training courses (internal area)
OPAL Learning Platform and ONYX Test Suite
TUD's e-learning team offers training for course authors (content creators) covering the basics of the OPAL learning platform and the ONYX integrated test suite.
OPAL foundation course – The basics of how to create courses using the OPAL learning platform
OPAL workshop – Work on your OPAL courses and resources with expert support
OPAL advanced course – Expand your knowledge of the OPAL learning platform
ONYX foundation course – The basics of how to conduct tests, exams and grading in OPAL
To see all available training courses, please visit the E-Learning Team’s OPAL website.
Web Content Management System (WebCMS)
TU Dresden’s website runs using a Web Content Management System (WebCMS). It enables us to present diverse information about the university in keeping with our corporate design. The software can be used to create and update web pages at any time as well as to add content without the need to know HTML or other programming languages. There are both introductory and advanced training courses on this topic. WebCMS training courses (internal area)
Datenmanagement und Hochleistungsrechnen
The Center for Information Services and High Performance Computing (ZIH) offers training in the field of information technology, in particular data management and high performance computing. to the ZIH training courses
Additional programs
The Corporate Design team of TU Dresden has created a list of (external) guides and tutorials for how to create accessible documents using Office and Design software. Visit the "Software and Guides” website (internal area)
The center for continuing education of the Free State of Saxony at the HSF Meißen provides general software training programs in:
- Microsoft Office applications
- Adobe programs
- Managing IT systems and applications
- Project management software
All important information about these training opportunities can be found on the Directorate 2 website on continuing education (ZIH login)
Contact
Please feel free to contact the Center for Continuing Education team directly with your questions and concerns. Do not hesitate to get in touch!
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