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Training & Learning
Learning pathways, workshops, and training resources
Free training resources for every member of the UT Austin community — from on-demand courses and IT workshops to developer certifications and AI literacy programs.
16,000+
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All active UT EIDs
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Self-Paced & On-Demand Learning
Thousands of courses available anytime, at no cost to UT Austin students, faculty, and staff. Learn at your own pace on your own schedule.
LinkedIn Learning — Included with Your UT EID
Over 16,000 expert-led courses covering technology, business, creative skills, and more. Access is free and unlimited for all active students, faculty, and staff. Sign in with your UT EID through the UT Austin SSO portal.
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LinkedIn Learning
16,000+ courses in technology, business, data, design, and professional skills. Earn certificates upon completion.
FREE · ALL EIDs
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UT Learn Portal
Institutional learning management system for compliance training, onboarding, HR-required courses, and ET-specific learning paths.
STAFF / FACULTY
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IT Training Calendar
Browse upcoming instructor-led sessions, webinars, and drop-in workshops hosted by Enterprise Technology throughout the year.
FREE
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Accessibility Training
Workshops and self-paced modules on creating accessible digital content — documents, web pages, presentations, and multimedia.
FREE
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IT Workshops & Instructor-Led Training
Live sessions delivered by ET staff — covering technology tools, security awareness, software deep dives, and skill-building for the UT community.
Microsoft 365 Workshops
Hands-on training for Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook — covering collaboration features, best practices, and migration guidance.
FREE · ALL AUDIENCES
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IT Security Awareness Training
Annual required training for UT employees covering phishing, data handling, password hygiene, and incident reporting. Includes phishing simulations.
REQUIRED · STAFF
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Data & Analytics Workshops
Training on UT data tools, Power BI, reporting services, and Data to Insights platform sessions — hosted by ET and OVPIT.
STAFF / FACULTY
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Request a Custom Training Session
Need training tailored to your department or team? ET can deliver customized workshops for groups of 5 or more on most ET-supported platforms.
DEPT / TEAM
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Software & Developer Training
Technical training for UT IT professionals and developers — covering languages, frameworks, DevOps practices, cloud platforms, and professional certifications.
Programming & Scripting Courses
Python, JavaScript, SQL, Bash, and more via LinkedIn Learning. Structured learning paths from beginner to advanced, including data engineering tracks.
FREE · ALL EIDs
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Cloud & DevOps Certification Prep
AWS, Azure, and GCP certification prep paths. Covers cloud architecture, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization with Kubernetes.
FREE · ALL EIDs
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ET Developer Workshops
Internal workshops run by ET staff covering UT-specific development environments, API integrations, ServiceNow development, and automation tooling.
IT STAFF
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Cybersecurity & Compliance Certifications
CISSP, Security+, CISM, and NIST framework training resources. Relevant for IT staff managing systems with CUI or compliance obligations.
IT STAFF
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Data Engineering & Analytics
SQL, data modeling, Power BI, Tableau, and Python data science tracks. Aligned to UT's data strategy and the Data to Insights initiative.
FREE · ALL EIDs
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Professional Certifications Support
ET supports staff pursuing technical certifications through study resources, learning time, and in some cases, exam reimbursement. Contact your manager for eligibility.
ET STAFF
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AI & Digital Skills
Build practical AI fluency — from using UT Spark and Microsoft Copilot effectively to understanding responsible AI principles and prompt engineering.
UT Spark Getting Started
Introduction to UT Spark — UT's FERPA-approved AI platform. Covers accessing agents, creating custom conversations, and data-safe usage practices.
FREE · ALL EIDs
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Prompt Engineering Fundamentals
Learn to write effective prompts for large language models. Covers prompt structure, context setting, chain-of-thought techniques, and real-world use cases.
FREE · ALL EIDs
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Microsoft Copilot Training
Get productive with Copilot in Teams, Word, Outlook, and Excel. Microsoft-authored training paths available through LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft Learn.
FREE · ALL EIDs
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Responsible AI at UT Austin
UT's framework for ethical, policy-compliant AI use. Essential reading for faculty integrating AI in coursework and staff using AI in administrative workflows.
REQUIRED READING
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AI Literacy for Everyone
Non-technical introduction to how AI systems work, what they can and can't do, and how to think critically about AI-generated content. Suitable for all roles.
FREE · ALL EIDs
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UT.AI Studio Workshops
Hands-on sessions for building AI-powered tools, automating workflows, and deploying custom agents using UT's enterprise AI infrastructure.
DEVELOPERS / STAFF
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Faculty & Instructional Technology Training
Specialized training and consultation services for instructors — covering Canvas, Zoom, Panopto, accessible course design, and emerging classroom technologies.
Canvas LMS Training
Getting started guides, advanced features, gradebook setup, accessibility tools, and integration walkthroughs for instructors using Canvas.
FREE · FACULTY
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Zoom & Panopto for Teaching
Best practices for live and asynchronous instruction — recording lectures, building video libraries, enabling captions, and integrating with Canvas.
FREE · FACULTY
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Faculty Innovation Center (FIC)
One-on-one consultations, workshops, and course design support from instructional designers. FIC is UT's hub for teaching innovation and EdTech adoption.
FREE · FACULTY
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Instructional Technology Consultations
ETS staff consultants work with individual faculty to evaluate, pilot, and adopt classroom technologies — from response systems to immersive media.
FREE · FACULTY
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Course Instructor Survey System
UT's official course evaluation platform. Training available for instructors and department coordinators on setup, scheduling, and results interpretation.
FREE · FACULTY
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Accessible Course Design
DAC workshops on creating accessible syllabi, course materials, video captions, and documents — meeting WCAG 2.1 and UT policy requirements.
FREE · FACULTY
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For Students
Software, AI tools, and LinkedIn Learning access — everything a UT student needs to build skills and get work done.
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For Faculty
Canvas, Zoom, FIC consultations, AI for research — training resources for teaching and research workflows.
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For Staff
Microsoft 365, security awareness, LinkedIn Learning, and compliance training for UT employees.
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