Knowing how to use programmes like Google Suite, Word, and Excel efficiently can save a lot of time when studying, as well as being valuable transferable skills in the workplace.
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IT training
The IT webpages have an IT essentials section with introductions to using all the main software and services you need at Brookes, such as Google Workspace, the printing system and accessing the wifi.
Many courses at Brookes make use of specialst software and hopefully you will receive training on any such software in your classes. In addition, the Centre for Academic Development runs sessions on using spreadsheets (Excel and googlesheets), along with SPSS. Collegues in Learning resources deliver training on EndNote, which is referencing software that automatically can produce references in your writing and also works as a way of organising information.
If you’d like to find out more about various digital tools and apps, or read more about the current state of the digital world, see this resource and book list created by Brookes Library: