There’s no shortage of online training available. But finding the right resources that are practical, easy to use, and actually helpful for your day-to-day work? That’s where ITLD resources come in. Whether you’re looking to master Penn State’s financial systems, up your tech skills, or just get a better handle on tools you already use, these 5 eLearning resources are designed with you in mind.
1: Financial Systems @ Penn State Training Program
Penn State’s financial ecosystem can feel overwhelming, but this training program makes it manageable. Designed to support anyone who interacts with SIMBA (Penn State’s System for Integrated Management, Budgeting, and Accounting) and SAP Concur, this resource is a comprehensive guide to understanding the systems behind the University’s financial operations. With structured learning tracks, you’ll explore topics like budget planning, expense reimbursements, and Purchasing Card (P-Card) management.
The Financial Services Toolkit
2: Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning
Want to sharpen your skills or explore new topics without committing to a full course load? LinkedIn Learning is your go-to platform for self-directed professional development. This introductory course shows you how to activate your Penn State–provided account and navigate the platform’s powerful features. You’ll learn how to explore thousands of high-quality video courses, on topics from business and technology to creative skills and personal growth. The course also shows you how to receive personalized course recommendations based on your interests and job function, track your learning progress, and connect what you learn with your professional goals.
Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning
3: OneNote for iPad: Essential Features
If you’re juggling projects, notes, and to-do lists, OneNote can be a total game changer. This course helps you unlock the full potential of the OneNote app on your iPad, so you can capture ideas, organize thoughts, and collaborate with ease. You’ll walk through setting up notebooks, creating organized sections and pages, and inserting multimedia elements like images, links, and audio.
OneNote for iPad: Essential Features
4: OneNote Class Notebook: A Teaching Toolkit on the Go
Designed specifically for educators, this eLearning course explores the features of OneNote Class Notebook on iPad. It goes beyond basic note-taking to show you how to set up a collaborative learning environment where you can distribute materials, collect assignments, and provide personalized feedback, all in one place. You’ll learn how to build interactive lessons, share content with students individually or as a class, and streamline your digital classroom experience.
5: Microsoft 365: An Overview
Whether you are brand new to Microsoft 365 or just want to understand everything it offers at Penn State, this course is a perfect starting point. You will get a guided tour of Microsoft 365’s most popular tools, including Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, and more. You will also learn how these apps are used across campus for teaching, learning, collaboration, and administration.