WCMS 3 training

Learning the Waterloo Content Management System (WCMS)!

In these online courses you will work through modules at your own pace to complete activities that teach you how to create and edit, and manage content within the WCMS. WCMS 3 is the most current version of the WCMS.

Important!

These courses are ONLY for staff and co-op students working with WCMS websites. Please do not register unless you require these courses for your role.

Where to begin
  1. Self-register for the mandatory course: WCMS 3 Essentials: Level 1 in LEARN.

  2. Open the course in LEARN and complete Before you Begin.

    • Note: there is a one to three business day waiting period for your training site which is required before moving to Module 1 in the course.

  3. Request a training site by submitting a WCMS Training site request form.

  4. Once you receive your registration email confirming that your training site is ready, complete the course (including all activities, quizzes, and final test).

  5. Inform your Site owner of your course completion.

    • Note: site owners may request confirmation of your course completion which will be provided to you by email after one business day. Course completion will also appear in Workday (may take a few days to appear).

  6. Optionally complete WCMS 3 Web Forms after completing WCMS 3 Essentials.

    • Note: there is an up to two business day waiting period for your training site which is required before moving to Module 1 in the course. This will be the same training site you used for WCMS 3 Essentials. WCMS training sites are only available for four months after creation.

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WCMS 3 Essentials: Level 1

This hands-on course for site maintainers will introduce the WCMS 3 and provide an overview of the main features. Site maintainers will develop the skills to confidently create and manage accessible web content. We will also cover the additional resources needed for after completing this course.

This course is required for site maintainers. If you will be maintaining a WCMS 3 website, then you must take this course.
 

Course offering Online through Waterloo LEARN
Who is it for Required - for all WCMS site maintainers
Pre-requisite None
Duration 3-4 hours (4 month time limit)
Skill level Beginner
How to register Self register via Waterloo LEARN. Request a training site via the WCMS help portal
Completion requirements 100% final mark on all quizzes and completion of all activities using a WCMS training site
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WCMS 3 Web forms

This hands-on course for site maintainers will guide you through creating a form, adding form elements, configuring email options, and using conditionals and form validation. We'll also talk about security and privacy concerns with collecting data and how you can decide what to collect.

This course is highly recommended for anyone creating or maintaining WCMS 3 Web forms.
 

Course offering Online through Waterloo LEARN
Who is it for Optional - recommended for form editors
Pre-requisite WCMS 3 Essentials
Duration 2-3 hours (4 month time limit)
Skill level Moderate
How to register Self register via Waterloo LEARN
Completion requirements 100% final mark on all quizzes and completion of all activities using a WCMS training site

Need Help?

Submit a ticket to the WCMS Help portal!