Training
To help prepare for the applications Office 365 offers, Penn State Information Technology has compiled training resources. Through self-study and instructor-led training opportunities, you will be able to discover the collaborative and innovative tools in the suite of applications.
Self-directed, online Learning Paths are available that provide an overview of Office 365 and highlight some popular applications. Online training from Microsoft and lynda.com via http:lynda.psu.edu is always available. Training resources, including Learning Paths, can be accessed via the Penn State Office 365 Training webpage.
Office 365 Learning Paths
Format: Self-Study
URL: https://office365.psu.edu/training/
Office 365: Outlook – Getting Started with Email and Calendaring for Web (via Zoom)
Format: Hands-on Online Training
Time: 2.5 Hours
Registration URL: https://goo.gl/1UVNn1
Office 365: Outlook – Getting Started with Email and Calendaring for PC (via Zoom)
Format: Hands-on Online Training
Time: 2.5 Hours
Registration URL: https://goo.gl/bKnAWn
Office 365: Outlook Shared Calendar and Collaboration Options (via Zoom)
Format: Online Demonstration
Time: 1 Hour
Registration URL: https://goo.gl/6264Ho
Office 365: Outlook Working as a Delegate for Other’s Email and Calendars (via Zoom)
Format: Online Demonstration
Time: 1 Hour
Registration URL: https://goo.gl/d1wZoz
These resources are available to all of the Penn State community and will continue to be updated and expanded upon. Penn State and Microsoft training courses are applicable to those just starting to learn about Office 365 as well as experts on the software.
How do I get help if I do not have access to Microsoft applications?
Contact the IT service desk by submitting an online help request at service.psu.edu. For a full list of contact methods, visit the complete list of campus IT service desk locations.
Resources
Office 365 Quick Start Guides
Quick start guides are a great way to hit the ground running with both the local apps and web versions of Office 365.
http://bit.ly/o365QuickStart
Office 365 Cheat Sheets
These are great to have on hand as you get up to speed on Outlook for Windows and Mac as well as for the web, iOS and Android.
http://bit.ly/o365CheatSheets
ServiceNow Office 365 Knowledge Base Articles
These are very useful and specific to Penn State.
http://bit.ly/o365KB