Software Training Services
Welcome to the LTS Software Training Center!
Whether you're a student, faculty or staff member, the LTS Training Center can help you or your class develop and advance highly sought after software skills--and the best part about this service is that it's completely FREE! Set up a virtual appointment today by contacting us via email at training@uwec.edu
Hours during Fall and Spring semesters:
- Monday-Thursday: 9AM-5PM
- Friday: 9AM-12PM
Covid Notice
Training is currently operating remotely. The best way to contact us is through email: training@uwec.edu. If you choose to call the office (715) 836-5157, please make sure you leave a voice message so we can prepare for your request prior to calling you back.
Software Training Options
We offer three types of training experiences:
Our Mission
To empower students, faculty and staff by providing the training they need to advance their technology skills
Our Method
Free, hands-on software training for the campus community, specializing in a wide range of introductory software skills
Our Goal
To have a broad impact with particular emphasis on new students, faculty and staff
LTS Training Supported Software List
One-on-one, large group and workshops are offered for the following university supported software:
Data Managment & Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
Desktop Publishing & Document Design
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft Word
- Canva
Presentation Software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Sway
- Canva
Graphic & Digital Media
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Canva
Web Design
- Wix
- Microsoft Outlook
- Webmail
Video & Audio Editing
- iMovie
- Kaltura
- Audacity
- Camtasia
UW-Eau Claire Specific Software
- Microsoft Teams
- CampS (students only)
- Canvas (students only)
- Qualtrics
Note: SPSS questions should now be directed to CETL. However, they only support active faculty research projects, not course-related student projects.
Helpful Software Links
Join the Team!
LTS Software Training Employment Opportunities
The LTS software trainers meet with students, faculty and staff to help teach them how to use university supported software, troubleshoot software issues, and help clients determine the best software to use to meet their goals. Training sessions are one-on-one and large group, so software trainers are excellent public speakers! Software trainers come from a wide-variety of majors and backgrounds, but have one thing in common: they love helping others!
What Do Software Trainers Do?
We meet with University faculty, staff, and students to provide the following support:
- One-on-one training sessions
- Large group training sessions
- Documentation creation/edits
- P-Drive extensions
- Troubleshooting software issues
- Explore new software
- Update software training guides
- Schedule training events
- Lead offered workshops (large group training sessions that are open to faculty, staff and students)
Why Should I Become a LTS Software Trainer?
Almost every profession will ask that you have some experience with software programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. But imagine if you could tell future employers you are an expert, and not just in Microsoft products, but in Adobe products, survey tools, and more! LTS Software Training allows students the opportunity to learn software, troubleshooting tactics, customer service, public speaking, technical writing, and other highly sought after skills. We do not require applicants to have any technical experience prior to employment; everything is learned on the job!
How Do I Become a Software Trainer?
Apply! A link to Handshake (the University's student employment search portal) is provided below. The position title you are looking for is: LTS Software Trainer.
Remember: You do not need to be in a specific major to work for LTS Software Training, or have a background in technology. Paid training is also provided! Promising applicants have expressed strong customer service, written and public speaking skills.