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The Cybersecurity Awareness Training isn't just something to check off your to-do list. Learn to spot sneaky scams and protect your data like a pro. With interactive lessons and real-world scenarios, you’ll gain skills that keep you safe online.

Complete your Spring Cybersecurity Awareness Training by 11:59 p.m. on April 21!

Your participation matters! So far, 50% have completed the training. Can we reach 65% by next week? Let's make it happen, Owls!

The online training takes approximately 15 minutes. If you prefer an in-person option or don’t have access to a computer, you can attend one of the following sessions:

• Tuesday, April 8
  • 10–10:30 a.m.
  • Marietta Campus: J.M. Wilson Student Center, Room A216
    
    
• Tuesday, April 15
  • 10–10:30 a.m.
  • Kennesaw Campus: Clendenin Building, Room CL1009

In addition, UITS is happy to facilitate departmental sessions by request. These sessions can be conducted via Microsoft Teams or in person. Please submit all requests by April 7 via the KSU IT Service Desk: service@kennesaw.edu.

Friendly reminder: This training is mandatory for all faculty, staff, and student assistants and must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on April 21. If you miss the deadline, your KSU NetID account will be disabled until you complete the training.

Please Note: The Training Dashboard lists a deadline of May 1 because it reflects one minute past the University System of Georgia (USG) official deadline of 11:59 p.m. on April 30. However, KSU has set a firm internal deadline of April 21. 

The transition to Microsoft Teams Calling is well underway! More departments are making the switch, enjoying seamless calls from any device—no desk phone required.

Is your department next? Stay prepared with Teams Calling resources:

If you have any questions or need assistance, University Information Technology Services (UITS) is here to help—find us at kennesaw.edu/uits. 

Want to learn about Teams Calling?

UITS is here to help! We offer training on the basics as well as advanced features like conference calls, delegated calls, and how to leverage Teams integration with other Microsoft 365 tools.

We offer training every third Friday, join us one of the following dates: 

• Apr. 18, 10–11 a.m. and 2–3 p.m. via Teams
• May 16, 10–11 a.m. and 2–3 p.m. via Teams
• Jun. 20, 10–11 a.m. and 2–3 p.m. via Teams
• Jul. 18, 10–11 a.m. and 2–3 p.m. via Teams
• Aug. 15, 10–11 a.m. and 2–3 p.m. via Teams
• Sep. 19, 10–11 a.m. and 2–3 p.m. via Teams  
• Oct. 17, 10–11 a.m. and 2–3 p.m. via Teams

 

Need a custom training session for your team? We’ve got you covered!

Request a personalized group training session by following these steps:

1. Navigate to in the IT Service Catalog.
2. Select Training Request for KSU Technology.
3. Complete the form and select Group Training from the Request Type drop-down menu.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to enhance communication and collaboration across KSU!

Technology powers your academic and professional journey at KSU, and we want to ensure it works seamlessly for you. UITS invites you to IT+You@KSU, a casual drop-in session where your feedback directly shapes the future of our IT services.

Why Join Us?

• Your Voice Counts: Tell us what’s working, what’s not, and what you’d like to see improved.
• Meet the UITS Team: Connect with our team and discover the resources available to you.
• Drive Change: Help us enhance IT services to better support your needs.

Take advantage of this opportunity! Drop in, share your thoughts, and help us build a better tech experience for everyone at KSU.

Event Details:

• When: Monday, Apr. 14. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
• Where: J.M. Wilson Student Center, Marietta Campus

No sign-up required! Just drop by and share your thoughts! We look forward to seeing you there!

Can't make it? Join us at the next event in Kennesaw:

• When: Wednesday, May 14. Drop in anytime between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
• Where: Carmichael Student Center, Kennesaw Campus

Elevate your tech skills with University Information Technology Services (UITS)! Attend one—or all!—of our technology workshops, designed to help you unlock the full potential of tech tools that help you work effectively at KSU. Explore all our Spring 2025 selection here.

Excel Basics: Getting Started with Excel

Monday, Apr. 7, 2–3 p.m. via Teams—

In this beginner Excel workshop, participants will learn the basics of formatting, tables, and get comfortable using essential Excel tools.

Excel Basics: Simple Formulas and Functions

Tuesday, Apr. 8, 2–3 p.m. via Teams—

In this supplemental beginner Excel workshop, users will learn how to use basic formulas using functions like SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, LEFT, RIGHT, and COUNT.

Excel: Tables, Charts, and Pivot Tables

Wednesday, Apr. 9, 2–3:30 p.m. via Teams—

Unlock the full potential of Excel for dynamic data presentation and analysis. Learn to format tables, create column, pie, and line charts, and utilize pivot tables and charts. Join this workshop to get acquainted with analyzing large datasets effectively.

Excel: Conditional Functions

Thursday, Apr. 10, 2–3 p.m. via Teams—

Learn the essentials of conditional logic in Excel with AND, OR, NOT, and IF (SUMIF, COUNTIF) functions. This workshop is designed for those who have a basic understanding of Excel and are ready to delve deeper into its powerful data-finding capabilities.
 

Power Query in Excel

Friday, Apr. 11, 2–3 p.m. via Teams—

Power Query is a data transformation and data preparation engine. Learn how to import or connect to external data, and then shape that data (i.e., remove a column, change a data type, or merge tables) in ways that meet your needs. Then, you can load your query into Excel to create charts and reports. Join this workshop and optimize your data workflow!