The ITS Education and Development team would like to announce the following training opportunities that will be available to university staff in the next few months.
SANS Training
Refer to the ITS SANS Training site for more information about enrollment.
- TX 903 - SANS Security Essentials (SEC 401)
Dates: October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27
Time/Place: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., FAC 227
Enrollment deadline: September 14 - TX 903 - SANS GIAC Proctored Exam
Dates: August 27, September 14
Time/Place: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., FAC 227
Enrollment deadline: Must enroll through TXClass no later than 48 hours before a scheduled exam
Splunk Training
Splunk 4 has just been released and training for this version starts in September. These virtual classes are instructor-led and taught remotely from the Splunk virtual classroom in California. Contact ITS Education and Development to request enrollment.
- Using Splunk 3.x
Dates: August 11
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Administrating Splunk 3.x - Part I and II
Dates: August 12-13
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Using Splunk 4.0
Dates: September 1
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Administrating Splunk 4.0 - Part I and II
Dates: September 2-3
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Adobe Connect Practice Sessions
These sessions will give you hands-on practice in hosting or presenting in a meeting in Adobe Connect. Use TXClass to enroll for the following sessions, and you will be sent the logon URL before the class.
- TX205 - Web Conferencing Practice Session with Adobe Connect
Dates: August 18
Time/Place: 1- 2:30 p.m., online
EID Administrative Tools
This course will familiarize you with the terminology and business processes of the university's identity management system, particularly the Web-based tool for administering the UT electronic identifier (UT EID). Use TXClass to enroll for the following classes.
- TX343 - Web-based EID Administrative Tools
Dates: August 13, October 15
Time/Place: 9- 10 a.m., MAI 26
Dates: September 14
Time/Place: 1- 2 p.m., MAI 26
Dates: November 16
Time/Place: 1:30- 2:30 p.m., MAI 26
Electronic Campus and Department Contacts Security Information Classes
The Electronic Campus class introduces you to the administrative computer system, also known as the mainframe, computer security policy, and the UT EID and employee Web services. The Department Contacts Security Information class introduces department contacts to procedures for accessing administrative computing services on campus.
Use TXClass to enroll for the following sessions, which are offered frequently throughout the year.
- IC101 - The Electronic Campus
- IC401 - Department Contacts Security Information
Natclipse Classes
This hands-on class will cover the following topics: recommended best practices, working in a mixed environment (Natclipse, SPoD, 3270), synchronizing libraries, branching, merging, tagging, keyboard shortcuts, and tips for increasing productivity. The class is geared toward developers who are actively using Natclipse and version control.
Use TXClass to enroll for the following sessions.
- NA304 - Intermediate Natclipse and Version Control
Dates: August 6 (class full), August 19
Time/Place: 1- 4 p.m., FAC 227
Dates: August 10 (class full)
Time/Place: 9 a.m.- noon, NOA 5.332
Web Application Security Classes
Use TXClass to enroll for the following classes.
- CS315 - Web Application Security
Dates: October 6-7
Time/Place: 9 a.m. - noon, NOA 5.318 - CS345 - AppScan Enterprise Workshop
Dates: August 5, October 1
Time/Place: 1- 5 p.m., FAC 227 - CS335 - Secure Coding in Natural/webAgent
Date: October 20
Time/Place: 1- 4 p.m., NOA 5.318 - CS341 - Secure Coding in PHP Workshop
Dates: November 17-19
Time/Place: 1- 4 p.m., NOA 5.332
UTNet Tools Classes
NOTE: These classes are restricted to individuals designated with responsibilities to maintain various aspects of the network infrastructure through the UTNet Tools. Use TXClass to enroll for the following classes.
- TX301 - Core UTNet Tools
Dates: September 16, October 8
Time/Place: 1- 5 p.m., FAC 227
- TX312 - NetContacts
Dates: September 23
Time/Place: 1- 4 p.m., FAC 227
Dates: October 14
Time/Place: 9 a.m. - noon, FAC 227 - TX314 - Advanced UTNet Tools
Dates: September 30
Time/Place: 9 a.m. - noon, FAC 227
Dates: October 21
Time/Place: 1- 4 p.m., FAC 227
Web/JavaScript Classes
ITS has a new process for enrolling in Web and JavaScript classes, which you can find on the TXClass enrollment pages.
- CS620 - Advanced XHTML and CSS: Structure and Presentation
Dates: September 17-18
Time/Place: 8 a.m.- noon., FAC 227 - CS515 - JavaScript Fundamentals
Dates: September 21-23
Time/Place: 8 a.m.- noon., FAC 227 - CS521 - Writing JavaScript with jQuery
Dates: October 7-9
Time/Place: 8 a.m.- noon., FAC 227 - CS526 - Advanced JavaScript
Dates: October 21-23
Time/Place: 8 a.m.- noon, FAC 227
Online Education (OLEDU) Courses
ITS has purchased four licenses for the OLEDU course offerings. Each course is developed by Mindleaders and includes fully certified curriculum. Courses include:
- End-User Desktop Computing
- Technical General
- Technical Microsoft – MCSE
- Technical Web Development
You can find the full list of courses for each of the above subject areas at http://www.oledu.com/pages/course_catalog.aspx.
Each license is available for checkout for specific time durations. To request a course, send an email with the course title, to training@its.utexas.edu. We will provide you with login information and a date when the next license will be available for checkout.
NOTE: You must use the Internet Explorer browser to take these courses.
Student comments on OLEDU courses:
- Java 2 5.0 Programmer Certification 310-055 Series: "It is easy to skip through a lesson to review certain sections that you have not yet mastered, and all the sections have a practice test that you can take to test your knowledge before or after going through a lesson. This was especially helpful, since when I took one of the practice tests, I realized that I had some terms mixed up and missed a number of questions. I was then able to go through the lesson that covered these points and clear up my mistake."
- Windows Vista Series: "The presentation was well thought out and goals clearly defined before starting ... The interactivity of the course kept my attention, plus I really liked the way questions/ quizzes are formatted and embedded within the course material. Overall I think this style of course helps the student retain knowledge by reinforcing the material through interaction."
- Windows Server 2003 Administration MCSA/MCSE 70-290: "Very thorough overview of the material. Each section is typically 10-15 slides followed by 3-5 quiz review questions. Also, in many of the sections, there are simulation slides to help walk you through many of the most common admin processes. When all is said and done, this feels like it will be a good overview and prep for the Certification Exam."
