Build the skills to work smarter and stay ahead. From AI and data analytics to collaboration tools and automation, explore resources that boost your digital fluency and help you solve problems, make informed decisions, and drive innovation across USC.
Technology Training
Boost everyday productivity with Microsoft 365 apps—now enhanced by MS Copilot. Create, communicate, and manage your work more efficiently.
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Get Certified In It |
| Microsoft (MS) Office |
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MS Courses:
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MS 365 Certified: Fundamentals ($99) MS Office Specialist: Associate (MS 365 Apps) Must pass three listed exams ($100) |
| MS Excel |
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MS Courses:
DataCamp Courses: (10 courses total)
DataCamp Tutorials on Spreadsheets and Excel (30 tutorials total)
USC HR Sponsored Training: |
MS Office Specialist: Excel Associate (MS 365 Apps) ($100)
MS Office Specialist: Excel Expert (MS 365 Apps) ($100)
DataCamp Data Literacy: This Certification is a great place to start if you’re new to data! Show you know your way around analytic fundamentals and data visualization theory.
DataCamp Career Certifications: Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Data Engineer, AI Engineer for Data Scientists
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| MS Outlook |
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MS Courses:
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| MS Outlook Bookings with Me |
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USC does not currently support Microsoft Bookings, Shared Bookings, only Bookings
with Me, Personal Bookings. |
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| MS PowerPoint |
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MS Courses:
USC HR Sponsored Training: |
MS Office Specialist: PowerPoint Associate (MS 365 Apps) ($100) |
| MS Word |
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MS Courses:
USC HR Sponsored Training:
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MS Office Specialist: Word Associate (MS 35 Apps) ($100) |
Leverage AI and low-code tools to streamline tasks, enhance creativity, and eliminate repetitive work—freeing up time for what matters most.
| Tools | Function | How to Use It: Learn and Practice |
Get Certified In IT |
| MS Copilot (AI) with Enterprise |
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MS Courses:
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DataCamp AI Fundamentals:This certification is designed for individuals new to Artificial Intelligence (AI) or seeking to enhance their knowledge. It covers essential AI concepts including the difference between different AI domains, making use of Generative AI ethics. |
| MS Power Automate |
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MS Courses:
TIP: Log into your Power Automate to access hundreds of flow templates |
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| ClipChamp |
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MS Courses:
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Share files, manage tasks, and communicate effectively across teams and projects with powerful collaboration tools that keep everyone aligned.
| Tools | Function | How to Use It: Learn and Practice |
| MS One Drive |
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MS Courses:
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| MS OneNote |
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| MS Planner |
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MS Courses:
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| MS SharePoint |
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MS Courses:
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| MS Teams |
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MS Courses:
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| Zoom |
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Zoom Learning Center |
Collect, visualize, and act on data to make informed decisions and uncover trends with accessible analytics tools.
| Tools | Function | How to Use It: Learn and Practice |
Get Certified In It |
| MS Forms |
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MS Courses:
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| MS Power BI |
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DataCamp Courses: (22 courses total)
DataCamp Tutorials: (31 tutorials total)
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DataCamp Exam PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst: (complete the full Data Analyst in Power BI career track to be eligible for a 50% discount code via email)
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Make your work more efficient by mapping current processes and identifying gaps—before jumping into automation.
| Tools | Function | How to Use It: Learn and Practice |
Get Certified In It |
| Process Mining | Use process mining to find ways to optimize your business processes – including accounts receivable, invoicing, even Power Automate cloud flows. | TBD. May not be available to USC yet. Checking with DoIT. | |
| Process Mapping |
PI before IT…
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Office of Organizational Excellence: Improvement Leader Program |
USC System Trainings:
PeopleAdmin is a system that supports key aspects of the employee lifecycle—primarily job postings, position descriptions, and applicant tracking.
HCM PeopleSoft is a single integrated system for managing a wide range of functions relating to HR, Payroll, Time and Attendance, Benefits and Self Service.
- Employee Login to HCM
- Authorized access to HCM (finance or payroll)
- User Training for HCM
Additional Resources:
- University-Licensed Software & Tools -Access a variety of software at little to no cost to your department through DoIT.
- DataCamp LMS -Available through a partnership between the Office of Research and the Office of the Provost.
- University Libraries Workshops - Covering topics like AI, data management, and more.
- Center for Teaching Excellence -Offers workshops to support instruction.
- Process Mapping -Provided by the Office of Organizational Excellence.
- Viva Learning - Search for Microsoft-developed courses (distinct from LinkedIn Learning content) for focused, high-quality support.