Training and support

Waterloo Content Management System (WCMS) courses are available through the IT Professional Development (ITPD) program.

WCMS for Content Maintainers

Everyone who will be creating/editing content on your website must take this course.

This hands-on course for content maintainers will provide an overview of the main features of the WCMS including creating new content, editing content, uploading and adding images and documents, submitting drafts for review, reviewing drafts, publishing and managing content.

WCMS for Content Maintainers - LEARN

We are now offering Content Maintainers online in LEARN!

In this hands-on course you will work through modules at your own pace to complete activities that teach you how to create and edit content within the Waterloo Content Management System. This option requires the successful completion of quizzes and a final test in order to receive course credit through Workday.

Note: Self registration available in LEARN.

WCMS for Site Managers (prerequisite is WCMS for Content Maintainers)

This hands-on course for Site Managers will provide an overview of site manager specific tasks and functionality in the Waterloo Content Management System (WCMS) including creating site-wide content (promotional items, footers, etc.), managing user access and site permissions, adding Google analytics tracking, managing redirects, and managing workflow.

WCMS for Site Managers - LEARN

We are now offering Site Managers online in LEARN!

In this hands-on course you will work through modules at your own pace to complete activities that teach you how to create site-wide content, manage user access and site permissions, manage redirects, and manage workflow. This option requires the successful completion of quizzes in order to receive course credit through Workday.

WCMS Web Form Creation (prerequisite is WCMS for Content Maintainers)

In this hands-on course we introduce the WCMS form features and guide you through creating a form, adding form components, 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.

WCMS Web Form Creation - LEARN

We are now offering Web Form Creation online in LEARN!

In this hands-on course you will work through modules at your own pace completing activities that teach you how to create a web form, add form components, configure email options, and use 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 option requires the successful completion of quizzes in order to receive course credit through Workday.

"How to" documents are available for new features and quick reference.

Visit our Drop-in lab to get assistance with the maintenance or development of your website in the WCMS or to familiarize yourself with the WCMS.

Did you know?

All three WCMS courses (Content Maintainers, Site Managers and Web Form Creation) can be completed in the Drop-in lab. Please contact WCMS support to make arrangements.

We are now offering all three WCMS courses online in LEARN!