Training Overview

Build the skills you need for today’s workplace. In an effort to increase familiarity with some of the more widely used software applications, the Center for Teaching Excellence offers FREE technical workshops to AU students, staff and faculty. Register for one of these workshops, or learn on your own time with our online step-by-step guides. See the software list for which software we support.

Step-by-Step Guides
Download pdf and Word documents or watch podcasts and videos to learn your software step-by-step.

Training Calendar
Learn more about group classes, the software CTE teaches, and the teachers who conduct each class. Have you already taken a workshop? Please click here to evaluate your instructor.

Teaching with Blackboard Workshops
Starting on September 22, the CTRL is offering specialized training workshops on special features of Blackboard, such as the Discussion Board, the Assignment Manager, the Test Manager, and the Gradebook. Find out more and register here.

Register for a Workshop (login required)
To register for a group workshop: go to http://domino.american.edu (login required) and click on “Center for Teaching Excellence Training Courses Calendar”

Podcasts
Learn software through podcasts, or learn how to make a podcast yourself!

Receive training and assistance from our highly-qualified staff.

Office
Teaching & Learning Resources

Location
Hurst Hall, Room 11

Hours
Mon - Fri: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Contact
Phone: (202) 885-3904
Alt Phone: (202) 885-3926
Email: blackboard@american.edu