Tips and Tricks for Word

Learn to make writing research papers or other documents more efficient and accessible. Whether you are writing a paper or setting up a resume, use this training session to brush up on your skills in Microsoft Word and learn to save time when preparing for assignments.

Next-Level Powerpoint

We've all been forced to sit through really boring and ineffective presentations. PowerPoint doesn't have to be that way! We'll share and practice using design tips to help you transform your presentations from boring to brilliant. This class uses the Windows version of PowerPoint but there is significant overlap for mac users.

Excel: Getting Started

This workshop will get you started with Microsoft’s powerful Excel spreadsheet software. We’ll cover features used in both the PC and Mac versions.

Excel: Formulas and Functions

This workshop explores formulas, functions, and built-in tools that are useful when analyzing and extracting meaning from data. This class uses the Windows version of Excel, but there is significant overlap for Mac users.

Excel: Charts and Formatting

This workshop introduces participants to formatting features in Excel, and how to utilize charts, Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, and more to review and analyze your data. This class uses the Windows version of Excel but there is significant overlap for mac users.

InDesign 1: Getting Started

Learn the basics of InDesign, Adobe’s graphic design layout software. Create layouts using text, images, and other graphical elements for posters, flyers, brochures, booklets, and more.

Illustrator 1: Getting Started

Interested in creating graphic art or a custom logo? Illustrator is your tool. In this workshop, we’ll introduce you to Adobe’s powerful vector art creation tool.

Photography 1: Getting Started

Get that great shot! Our digital photography workshop will cover the basics of shooting in manual on DSLR cameras. Understand how ISO, shutter speed, and aperture work together, so you can get better pictures more consistently.

Photoshop for Photography

Take those great digital photos to the next level! Learn photo editing techniques to make your everyday shots good and your great shots better.

Photoshop for Graphic Design

Adobe Photoshop is the standard for image editing and graphic creation. We’ll guide you through the complex Photoshop interface while we work with powerful image edits, shape creation and manipulation, and more.

Java Coding 1: Getting Started

Java is a general-purpose, object-oriented programming language that is widely used by programmers in fields ranging from Android application development to Big Data technologies.

Java Coding 2: The Next Level

Java is a general-purpose, object-oriented programming language. Part 2 will build onto the knowledge from Part 1 by diving in a little bit further into Java.

Java Coding 3: Advanced Programming

Part 3 will build onto the knowledge from Part 1 and 2 and touch base on Java’s object-oriented capabilities. We will work on more extensive projects that will allow you to prove your newfound knowledge in Java!

Python Scripting: Intro to Programming

In this workshop, get started with programming in Python, an easy-to-understand syntax that is heavily used by programmers.

Python 2: Advanced Coding

Part 2 uses the knowledge from Part 1 to build a project. We’ll introduce new topics to build a basic banking system project that makes use of these new skills.

Python: Libraries and Games

This workshop builds on the knowledge from Python 1 and 2 to learn about various Python libraries and their functions, and how to make games like Rock Paper Scissors or Tic-Tac-Toe.

BASH Scripting on Unix/Linux/Mac OSX

This workshop will guide you through the first steps of becoming a BASH aficionado. No prior knowledge of programming is required, as this workshop is designed to help newbies and experienced users alike.

DaVinci Resolve: Getting Started

DaVinci Resolve is a free, professional-level video editing program compatible with both Mac and Windows computers. Equipped with industry-standard color correction, it’s your gateway to professional editing. In this workshop, we’ll walk you through the basics you’ll need to get started on your own projects.

Video Production 1: Getting Started

Learn the basics of visual storytelling and videography and get the shot you want. These skills work with high definition video cameras, DSLRs in video mode, or your smartphone. Come and get started!

Video Production 2: Lighting and Sound

Enhance your visual storytelling through a deeper understanding of light and sound. We’ll go over tips for using lighting instruments and additional microphones for your production. These skills work with high definition video cameras, DSLRs in video mode, or your smartphone; and will help take your video to the next level.

Final Cut Pro X

Final Cut Pro X is a Mac-based professional video editing tool. In this workshop, we’ll introduce you the basics you’ll need to get started.

Premiere Pro

Adobe’s Premiere Pro is a professional-quality digital video editing solution that can be used in both Mac and Windows environments. This workshop will cover the basics so you can get started on your own projects right away.

R Series  |  R Series Workshop Guides

The R series will introduce participants to the fundamentals of using the R programming language and associated tools for the purposes of performing common data analysis tasks.

This series consists of four video tutorials. For individuals who are new to R, it is highly recommended that the tutorials be attended in sequential order. No prior experience with programming, coding, or scripting necessary.

1. R 1: Getting Started with R and RStudio
2. R 2: Tidyverse and Manipulating Data
3. R 3: Data Visualization and Mapping
4. R 4: Statistical Modelling

SPSS Series  |  SPSS Series Workshop Guides

The SPSS 1 and SPSS 2 tutorials in this two-part series focus on using the point-and-click method for using SPSS; the syntax/code method is introduced briefly.

1. SPSS 1: Getting Started
2. SPSS 2: Analyzing Data

Stata Series  |  Stata Series Workshop Guides

A three-part workshop series for the Windows version of Stata that completes all analysis using code. No previous knowledge of coding is required.

1. Stata 1: Introduction to Stata
2. Stata 2: Basic Data Analysis
3. Stata 3: Advanced Data Analysis

Python & Data Series  |  Python & Data Series Workshop Guides

The Python & Data series will introduce participants to the fundamentals of using the Python programming language and associated tools for the purposes of performing common data analysis tasks.

This series consists of three tutorials. For individuals who are new to Python, coding, or data analysis, it is highly recommended that the tutorials be attended in sequential order. No prior experience with programming, coding, or scripting necessary.

1. Python & Data 0: Google Colab
2. Python & Data 1: Getting Started with Python
3. Python & Data 2: Manipulating & Transforming Data
4. Python & Data 3: Visualizing Data & Creating Models

Python for Machine Learning Series  |  Python & Data Series Workshop Guides

This applied Machine Learning (ML) series introduces participants to the fundamentals of supervised learning and provides experience in applying several ML algorithms in Python.

This series consists of three (3) tutorials. For individuals who are new to Python and/or Google Colab, it is highly recommended that you first complete the prerequisite Python & Data Series 0-3 tutorials and complete this series in sequential order. No prior experience with programming, coding, or scripting necessary.

1. Python for Machine Learning (ML) 1 : Univariate Linear Regression
2. Python for Machine Learning (ML) 2 : Multiple Linear Regression
3. Python for Machine Learning (ML) 3 : Logistic Regression

NVivo for Windows Series  |  NVivo Workshop Guides

A two-part series on the interface, functionality, and features of NVivo on Windows.

1. NVivo 1 for Windows: Getting Started
2. NVivo 2 for Windows: Exploring Your Data

NVivo for Team Coding  |  NVivo Workshop Guides

This tutorial is on using NVivo qualitative data analysis software to do team work / team coding in NVivo involving 2 or more people. It will cover various strategies for tracking team members’ work in NVivo and comparing coding, including generating inter-rater reliability measures.

1. NVivo for Team Coding

Tableau Workshop Series  |  Tableau Workshop Guides

A two-part series on the basic, and advanced techniques with data and visualizations.

1. Tableau 1: Data Visualization - Getting Started
2. Tableau 2: Data Visualization - Beyond Basics

Mapping Census Data with Social Explorer  |  Social Explorer Workshop Guides

Social Explorer is an online tool that allows you to explore and visualize a variety of demographic, health, and economic data in geographical and table formats.

1. Mapping Census Data with Social Explorer

GIS Workshop Series  |  GIS Workshop Guides

Geographic Information System (GIS) technology is commonly used by private, non-profit, and government agencies for planning and analysis involving geospatial data.

This introductory tutorial series aim to provide attendees with foundational information about geospatial data concepts, coordinate systems, map design, spatial analysis and geospatial landscape.

1. GIS 1: Getting Started
2. GIS 2: Spatial Analysis and Arc Toolbox

ArcGIS Story Maps Workshop Series  |  GIS Workshop Guides

ArcGIS is a geographic information system software suite that allows users to create, manipulate, analyze and display geographic information.

1. ArcGIS Story Maps

Intro to Qualtrics Survey Builder  |  Qualtrics Workshop Guides

Qualtrics is a survey platform and research tool that allows you to easily create dynamic surveys and analyze their results. With Qualtrics, you can easily distribute surveys and collect information from your class, research groups, and more.

ICPSR Workshop Series  |  ICPSR Workshop Guides

The ICPSR (Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research) database has over 9,000 datasets available spanning various social science disciplines and topics. The datasets in ICPSR are primarily quantitative, but it also includes some qualitative datasets.

1. ICPSR - An Introduction

Get Data Ready! Workshop Series  |  Get Data Ready Workshop Guides

This seven-part Data Ready! series covers core data literacy skills using real-life examples -- a great introduction for those new to data and statistics, and a great refresher for anyone on the fundamental tools and concepts of data and statistics.

Earn a GSU Data Ready! Badge Micro-Credential for completing these tutorials to show others your commitment to learning data skills!

1. Data Ready Part 1: Defining Data & Data Literacy
2. Data Ready Part 2: Types Of Data
3. Data Ready Part 3: Data Samples, Populations, & Representative Samples
4. Data Ready Part 4: Data Averages: Mean, Median, Mode
5. Data Ready Part 5: Algorithms, Black Boxes, & Ethics
6. Data Ready Part 6: Correlation, Causation & Misleading Data
7. Data Ready Part 7: Misleading Data Visualizations

LinkedIn Learning  |  More About LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning offers an extensive online training library on professional software and technology tools.