Training: CommonSpot

Introduction

The Division of Technology Services provides CommonSpot training for faculty and staff whose departments or offices have given them clearance to become web authors.

• Training is provided to student staff, regular staff, and faculty who will update web pages regularly or create a significant amount of content.
• Prospective trainees should get permission from their supervisor.
• Basic CMS training is self-guided and conducted through the use of online tutorials.
• Training is self-paced and may take  2 to 3 hours.
• Trainees are required to create pages in the to practice subsite to show proof of proficiency. In turn they will gain access to the web sites they will regularly edit.

Benefits

• Easy step-by-step instructions that teach you the necessary basics of CommonSpot
• Small group CommonSpot training as well as online resources that can be referenced at any time
• Small group training takes only a couple of hours
• Training gives you with the ability to update your department or office's web content quickly and easily

Service Level Agreement

• You receive a reply email within three business days of DoTS receiving your request for CommonSpot training.
• Trainees will have access to the CMS training tutorials and practice subsite.

Resources

• A-Z CommonSpot Index
• 508 Compliance-Consider Accessibility for those using screen readers.
• Writing Style Guide (University Communications)

Policies

• University Communications Policies and Guidelines