This webinar introduces the Information Systems Strategic Plan (ISSP) as one of the requirements in government agencies' IT procurement, IT acquisition, and other IT-related assets in correspondence with the Medium-Term Information and Communications Technology Harmonization Initiative (MITHI).
Webinars for UP Staff
To help strengthen the information and communications technology (ICT) capabilities of UP personnel, a series of training webinars via Zoom will be offered by the University of the Philippines - Information Technology Development Center (UP-ITDC), as part of the PUBLIC SERVICE mandate of UP. These webinars are FREE.
Below, you will find the details of the training webinars offered by UP ITDC:
A. Webinar Descriptions
B. Requirements/Guidelines for Attending a Webinar
C. Webinar Schedule and Registration Links
D. Technical Support
E. Issuance of Certificates
F. Evaluation
G. List of Past Webinar Trainings
A. Webinar Descriptions
This webinar provides a point of discussion where IT departments can consider. It is tailored to educational institutions' specific needs and constraints, considering factors like limited resources and diverse software applications.
Click to View Training ScheduleThis webinar introduces the concept of Low-Code to No-Code methods in designing and developing applications in Google AppSheet.
Click to View Training ScheduleThis webinar discuss the various tools for collaboration and productivity within the platform Microsoft Teams. It will show potential MS Teams users on what can be utilized and maximized in the platform for a work setting.
Click to View Training ScheduleIn this webinar, experts will be discussing the tools within the Microsoft 365 platform and how they can be maximized for a work setting for collaboration and productivity.
Click to View Training ScheduleThis webinar will tackle fundamental understanding of ICT governance framework, and key concepts. It will also share insights on the alignment of IT goals with business objectives.
Click to View Training ScheduleThis webinar will tackle the core concepts, tools, and techniques essential for managing successful IT projects.
Click to View Training ScheduleThis webinar will discuss the key principles, processes, and challenges involved in IT acquisitions.
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The UP Office of the Vice President for Digital Transformation - Information Technology Development Center (UP OVPDx-ITDC) will be holding this webinar on processing documentation/mapping for UP and State Universities and Colleges (SUCs).
This webinar workshop equips staff with practical skills to document and standardize work processes for greater efficiency, consistency, and accountability. Participants will learn how to create clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), flowcharts, and checklists using freely available open-source tools such as LibreOffice and Draw.io.
The session also introduces the RACI Chart (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) to help clarify roles and responsibilities in daily operations. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on activities, participants will draft a process document relevant to their own work and integrate a RACI chart to define accountability. Pre- and post-training activities ensure that learning is applied directly to real processes, supporting quality improvement, knowledge retention, and smoother service delivery.
This webinar will provide procurement officers, IT administrators, and institutional decision-makers with essential insights and best practices for aligning IT investments with institutional goals.
Click to View Training ScheduleThis webinar will be about an Introduction to Business Intelligence (BI): Driving Digital Transformation in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs).
Click to View Training ScheduleB. Requirements/Guidelines for Attending a Webinar
For those interested in attending the training sessions, your UP Mail account will be required. Take note of the following reminders:
- Use your UP Mail to access the Zoom webinars.
- You can download the Zoom app here: zoom.us/download
- You can access Zoom for UP by following these steps: How to Login to Zoom
- To familiarize yourself with Zoom, you may go here for some tutorials: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials
- To test your computer or device, please visit: https://zoom.us/test
- Certificates of attendance will be available after the training sessions, thus participants MUST use their personal UP mail account (not an office UP mail account) to register for the webinars.
- Certificates of attendance will be issued only to those who will satisfy the following requirements:
1) Those who have attended at least 80% of the webinar presentation they registered in; and
2) Those who have accomplished the evaluation form AFTER the webinar (please refer to SECTION F for the Evaluation Form).
Please TAKE NOTE that you need to register so you can attend any of the webinars.
Upon confirmation of your registration by the training team, you will RECEIVE an EMAIL containing instructions on how to attend the webinars. To register, please refer to Section C below.
C. Webinar Schedule
Please NOTE that you need to use your personal UP mail account (not an office UP mail account) to register and join any of the online training sessions.
When you register, you will be asked to sign into your UP mail account. Please sign in using your UP mail account.
D. Technical Support
For questions regarding your UP Mail account and other concerns, please go through our FAQs: https://itdc.up.edu.ph/faqs
Should you have any questions or concerns on the Webinar offerings, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
E. Issuance of Certificates
Certificates of attendance will be available after the training sessions, thus participants MUST use their personal UP mail account (not an office UP mail account) to register for the webinars.
Certificates of attendance will be issued only to those who will satisfy the following requirements:
1) Those who have attended at least 80% of the webinar presentation they registered in; and
2) Those who have accomplished the evaluation form AFTER the webinar (please refer to SECTION F for the Evaluation Form).
If you have complied with the above-listed two (2) requirements, you can generate and print your certificate here: https://ems.up.edu.ph. Your certificate will be ready 2-3 working days AFTER you have completed the 2 requirements.
F. Evaluation
If you have attended at least 80% of the entire webinar session and you want to receive your certificate, kindly fill out the evaluation form in the UP Events Management System (UP EMS): https://ems.up.edu.ph/. This evaluation form must be accomplished AFTER attending your chosen webinar topic.
Your feedback would be very much appreciated and would help us improve our future online training sessions.
Thank you very much for your interest in our webinars.
G. List of Past Webinar Trainings
Webinars for UP Staff
- Basic Information Security
- Exploring UP's Online Communication Channels
- Privacy Tips & Awareness
- Google Suite for Education
- Microsoft Office 365 Office Productivity and Collaboration Tools
- Tech Tips while on Remote Work
- UP Document Tracking System (DTS)
- Basic Home Network Troubleshooting
- Google Classroom
- Office 365 Classroom
- Tips on Video Conferencing
- UIS: FMIS and SPCMIS Overview
- UIS: HRIS Overview and UP Employee Self-Service
- UIS: SAIS Overview
- Tech Tips for Remote Learning
- UIS: HRIS Transactions Approval
- Privacy and Digital Security Updates
- UIS: Overview for Administrators/Officials
- Augmented Reality using Reality Composer
- Introduction to Workflows in Microsoft Office 365
- Introduction to (Task) Planner in Microsoft Teams
- UP Document Tracking System
- Introduction to List in Microsoft Teams
Webinars for UP Staff
- Digital Hygiene Tips to Start the New Year Fresh
- Basic Information Security
- Privacy and Digital Security Updates
- Google Jamboard for Virtual Classrooms
- Keynote Tips and Tricks
- UIS: FMIS Purchase Request Preparation
- Microsoft Teams for Office Communications and Collaboration
- UIS: SAIS Faculty Self-Service
- Need-to-Know Gmail Lifehacks
- Basic Home Network Troubleshooting
- Google Suite for Education for Work Office Productivity and Collaboration Tools
- UIS: HRIS Overview and UP Employee Self-Service
- UIS: Cash Advance Liquidation Process
- Time-Saving iPad Tips for Teachers
- UIS: Overview for Administrators/Officials
- Private and Secure Communication Apps, Websites, and Practices
- UIS: HRIS Transactions Approval
- Building Your Office/Unit's Knowledge Base
- UIS: HRIS Employee Self-Service Approval
- Tech Tips on Broadcasting for your Next Webinar
- Tech Tips on Using Social Media for Your Next Remote Classroom Activity
- Tips on Video Conferencing
- Introduction to Workflows in Microsoft Office 365
- Introduction to Planner in Microsoft Teams
- Introduction to List in Microsoft Teams
- Introduction to Power Apps in Microsoft Office 365
- Office 365 Classroom
- Introduction to Canvas for Teachers
- Google Classroom
- Introduction to Affinity Photo and Designer
- Introduction to Adobe CC Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
- Document Routing System
- Document Routing System (for UP System offices)
- How to Generate CoWA from WMS (for OVPD Offices)
- Getting to Know Your Mac
- Digital Citizenship
- Privacy Tips and Awareness
- Securing Your Home Wireless Network
- Digital Well-Being Tech Tips and Tools
- UIS: Submission and Approval of Certificate of Service
- Tech Tips on How to Build an Inclusive Online Learning Environment
- Creating HRIS Records in the UIS
- Building/Creating Reports in SAIS
- Payables Refresher
- Cash Advance Preparation and Closing Process
- Processing of DV Payments
- Closing of Payables Period
- Panel Discussion on "Preparing for your Digital Afterlife"
- FMIS Budget Management 1 & 2
- Securing Your Home Network
- Transitioning to Google Drive
- FMIS Purchasing, Assets, Receivables, and General Ledger Modules
- FMIS Closing of Books and Cash Management
- Panel Discussion on “Digital Currency vs Privacy”
- How to Produce, Manage, and Handle a Virtual Conference using Zoom
- SAIS Overview and Self-Service Modules
- Target Setting (IPCR) Employee and Supervisor through UIS
Webinars for UP Staff
- How to Track and Monitor Productivity and Performance of Remote Work using Microsoft Teams
- Digital Hygiene and Personal Safety Tips
- Basic Information Security
- Privacy Tips on Taking Back Control of Your Data
- Introduction to UP Document Routing System (a Canvas Course)
- Basic Home Network Troubleshooting
- How to Apply for PNPKI and Use it for Your Digital Signature
- HRIS: Submission of SALN
- UIS: FMIS Billing Process
- How to Use Gmail as Your CRM Tool
- SAIS Basic Reporting Tools 1 & 2
- Google Drive: How to use Shortcuts to Replace Files and Folders in Multiple Locations
- HRIS Submission of IPCR through the UIS
- Securing Your Home Wireless Network
- How to Secure Your Social Media Pages (Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon)
- Transitioning to OneDrive
- Microsoft Office 365 Office Productivity and Collaboration Tools
- UIS: FMIS and SPCMIS Overview
- SAIS Overview and Faculty Self-Service
- Mobile Device Security Tips
- UIS: HRIS Employee Self-Service Approval
- UIS: Overview for Administrators
- Introduction to Slido for UP Faculty
- What's New with Google Workspace for Education?
- SPCMIS: Purchase Request Processing
- Zoom Tips and Tricks
- How to Avoid Getting Phished and Best Practices on Password Usage
- How to Use Google Authenticator
- Transitioning to SAIS Fluid Navigation and Personalization
Webinars for UP Staff
- UP Document Routing System
- Introduction to the Human Resources Information System
- Overview of the FMIS and SPCMIS
- Privacy Tips on Taking Back Control of Your Data
- Introduction to the Financial Management Information System
- Submission of SALN
- Submission of IPCR through the UIS
- Introduction to SPCMIS
- Private and Secure Communication Apps, Websites, and Practices
- Google Suite for Education for Work, Office Productivity, and Collaboration Tools
- Introduction to Microsoft Teams
- SPCMIS PPMP Process
- Mobile Device Security Tips
- UIS Project Procurement Management Plan (PPMP) Process
- Alternative Video Conferencing Tools: GMeet and MS Teams
- Digital Well-Being Tech Tips and Tools
- Google Public Calendar
- Submission of Target Setting in UIS
- Introduction of the FMIS Account Receivable Module
- Google Authenticator
- How to Avoid Getting Phished and Best Practices on Password Usage
- Introduction to Slido for Faculty
- UP Office/Unit's Work Management System in MS Teams
- UIS Disbursement Voucher (DV) Process
- Organizing Your OneDrive
- UIS Purchase Request (PR) Process
- Alternative Video Conferencing Tools: Cisco Webex, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams Meeting
- UIS Requisition and Issuance of Items (RIS)
- Introduction to SPCMIS Quotations
- Introduction to Canvas for Teachers
- UIS Cash Advance and Liquidation Process
- Integrating Google Apps and Microsoft Office 365 with Canvas
- UIS Purchase Order (PO) Process
- Google AppSheet
- Microsoft Power Apps
- Microsoft PowerBI
- Looker Studio
- Introduction to Workflows in Microsoft 365
- Basic Information Security
- Introduction to (Task) Planner in Microsoft Teams
- Introduction to Calendar in Microsoft Teams
- UIS FMIS Training on RFQ and PO Processes
- Introduction to List in Microsoft Teams
- Google Approvals
- Need-to-Know Gmail Lifehacks
Webinars for UP Staff
- Basic Information Security
- Securing Your Home Wireless Network
- Google Workspace for Education Office Productivity and Collaboration Tools
- Microsoft 365 for Education Office Productivity and Collaboration Tools
- How to Utilize Google and Microsoft 365's Online Storage
- Utilizing Bots and Integrating Apps in Google Chat and Microsoft Teams
- How to Avoid Getting Phished and Best Practices on Password Usage
- Get Productive with Mac
- Get Started with iPad
- Get Started with Freeform
- Explore Augmented Reality with Reality Composer
Webinars for SUCs
- Privacy Tips on Taking Back Control of Your Data
- Mobile Device Security Tips
- How to Secure Your Social Media Pages (Facebook)
- Securing Your Home Wireless Network
- What's new with Google Workspace for Education?
- Digital Hygiene and Personal Safety Tips
- Basic Network Troubleshooting
- How to Avoid Getting Phished and Best Practices on Password Usage
- Google Authenticator
- Basic Information Security
- Microsoft 365 Office Productivity and Collaboration Tools
- Digital Well-Being Tech Tips and Tools
