UW Information Technology Service Catalog

Services offered by UW-IT to the University of Washington community

NOTICE: The catalog currently reflects FY 2012 rates. To see a summary of FY 2012 rates and a comparison to upcoming FY 2013 rates, see Technology Recharge Fee and Self-Sustaining Services (effective July 1, 2012).

Computing Workshops and Online Curriculum

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Service Description: 

UW-IT Workshops
UW Information Technology provides free computing workshops in a classroom setting as well as access to online curriculum. Custom workshops also are available.

Microsoft IT Academy Online Courses
UW Information Technology (IT) provides access to two sets of Microsoft online training resources:

  • Microsoft Digital Literacy computer skills training
  • Microsoft E-Learning courses

The Microsoft E-Learning portfolio consists of online multimedia courses on many information techinology (IT) topics including:

  • Microsoft Office 2010 applications
  • Windows Server 2008, Windows XP Professional, Windows 7, Internet Explorer 7.0, Exchange Server 2007, and SQL Server 2008.
  • SQL Server 2005, ASP.NET, and ASP.NET 2.0; Visual Studio .NET and Visual Studio 2005; .NET Framework 2.9; and more.
Service Options: 

Walk-In Workshops
Computing workshops are offered quarterly at no charge in these topic areas:

  • Catalyst Web Tools
  • Computing Fundamentals
  • Digital Audio
  • Digital Video
  • Web Publishing
  • Databases and Spreadsheets
  • Document Creation
  • Graphics and Presentations

Walk-in workshops are designed and taught by our student instructors and are offered in a fun, casual atmosphere. To attend, you will need a current student, staff or faculty UW NetID. Registration is optional.  However, if a workshop fills, seating preference will be given to registered participants.
Click here to register online now.

Custom Workshops
Custom workshops are available upon request. If you meet all of the following criteria there is no charge for the workshop:

  • The workshop is sponsored by a state-funded program or department.
  • We are currently teaching this workshop curriculum (please see http://uw.edu/lst/workshops for current workshop        schedule).
  • The workshop occurs during regular business hours, or during regularly scheduled class times.
  • There are eight or more participants.
  • The workshop is scheduled for two hours or less.

If you do not meet all of the above criteria, you may arrange a custom workshop for a fee.  Please email lsthelp@uw.edu for details.

Online Curriculum from Workshops

Many of the walk-in workshops have online curriculum you can use and review online at any time. Please go to http://uw.edu/lst/workshops and select the workshop you attended or are interested in to view the online curriculum.  There is also an "online curriculum" section on the page, which includes curriculum for non-current workshops

"How-To Guides" for Catalyst Web Tools and other computing-related topics are available online at http://uw.edu/lst/help.  

Microsoft IT Academy
The Microsoft IT Academy subscription includes additional benefits that may be available upon request.  For a description of the benefits see Microsoft IT Academy Program Benefits.

Eligibility: 

UW students; UW faculty and staff may attend on a space available basis.

How to Order: 

For walk-in workshops, see http://uw.edu/lst/workshops
For custom workshops, see: http://www.washington.edu/lst/workshops/custom
For Microsoft IT Academy online courses, see http://www.washington.edu/itconnect/skill/academy/

Availability: 

Walk-in workshop classroom instruction is provided in Mary Gates Hall and Odegaard Undergraduate Library. Schedules vary, but classroom instruction generally is offered afternoons, Monday through Friday, with some weekend offerings. Most courses require current student, staff or faculty UW NetID. To see the walk-in workshop schedule, please go to: http://uw.edu/lst/workshops.

To see the Microsoft IT Academy offerings, please go to the Microsoft IT Academy at UW web site.

  • Authentication with a UW NetID is required.
  • Hours available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Price: 
Walk-in Workshops

All walk-in workshops are offered at no charge.

Custom Workshops
Workshops outside of our published curriculum can be arranged; cost depends on payment method and scheduled time.

 

UW Budget Number

Major Credit Card

               Within normal business hours

             $50/hour

        $100/hour

               Outside of normal business hours

           $100/hour

        $200/hour

Please email lsthelp@uw.edu for more information.

Microsoft IT Academy
All Microsoft Digital Literacy and E-Learning course services are offered at no charge.  Some benefits that may be available as a Service Option may have charges.

Additional Information: 

http://uw.edu/lst/workshops
http://www.washington.edu/lst/workshops/custom
http://www.washington.edu/itconnect/skill/academy/

Service Level Description: 

Workshops

All course offerings are evaluated by participants to ensure ongoing quality improvement.

Microsoft IT Academy

  • This service aims to be operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, having zero downtime, however delivery of training materials depends on a vendor.
  • Customer requests will be acknowledged within two business days.
Support Information: 

Workshops
Web: http://uw.edu/lst/
Phone: 206-221-5000
Email: lsthelp@uw.edu

Microsoft IT Academy
Web:  http://www.washington.edu/itconnect/skill/academy/
Phone:  206-221-5000
Email:  help@uw.edu

Contact for More Information: 

Workshops

Email: lsthelp@uw.edu
Phone: 206-221-5000

Microsoft IT Academy

Email: help@uw.edu
Phone: 206-221-5000

 

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