Webinars for UP Staff


To help strengthen the computing and technical capabilities of UP staff, a series of training webinars via Zoom will be offered by the Office of the Vice President for Development - Information Technology Development Center (OVPD-ITDC).

Below, you will find the details of the training webinars offered by OVPD-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. Webinar Recordings


A. Webinar Descriptions

UP Staff Training Webinars

Join this informative webinar where attendees learn fundamental principles of information security, gain insights into various threats and mitigation strategies, and discover best practices to safeguard sensitive data from compromise.

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Join us for a dynamic recurring session where we delve into the latest developments and insights surrounding data privacy and cybersecurity, fostering an interactive environment for heightened awareness and engagement.

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Discover how to fortify your home wireless network in this comprehensive webinar. Tailored for novice users unfamiliar with device configuration, this session will provide step-by-step guidance on securing your network effectively.

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This will teach the basics of Google's suite of applications. It covers fundamentals for using Office Productivity Tools (Docs, Sheets, Presentations), Document Management, and Communication Tools.

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This will teach the use of Office Productivity Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Collaboration/Communication Tools (Calendar, Outlook, Delve, OneDrive, OneNote, SharePoint, Dynamics 365) in Office 365.

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This will introduce the online cloud storage facilities of both Google and Microsoft 365, and present some tips on how to manage your files when stored in the Drives.

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This will teach the attendees how to integrate their apps with Google Chat Spaces and Microsoft Teams Channel to use bots in aiding productivity with some routine tasks.

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This webinar will explore strategies for avoiding phishing attempts, delve into the mechanics of password attacks, and highlight best practices for implementing password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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This will introduce the automation of certain workflows in Google with AppScript and in Microsoft 365 with Power Automate.

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Apple Professional Learning Webinars

Explore the user-friendly functionalities built into every Mac to boost your productivity in this interactive workshop. Through hands-on activities, you'll refine skills to enhance focus, streamline scheduling, and maintain impeccable organization of your files and folders.

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Explore the wealth of learning and teaching tools packed into the iPad with this interactive session. Get hands-on experience mastering gestures, manipulating text, utilizing accessibility features, and multitasking with multiple apps.

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The Freeform application offers students and teachers an expansive platform for fostering creativity. It provides a limitless canvas where users can combine photos, drawings, links, files, and various resources essential for educational projects, all conveniently housed in a single location.

Ensure that Freeform is installed on your iPad before this session begins.

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Join us for an introductory webinar on Augmented Reality using Reality Composer on the iPad. Explore the potential for transforming learning and content creation through augmented reality, uncovering exciting opportunities in this dynamic field.

iPads will be used for this session and Reality Composer should be installed on your iPad.

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Discover how Apple products prioritize accessibility, empowering students with diverse learning styles and abilities to connect, learn, create, and collaborate effectively. Join us for a practical exploration of iPad features tailored to enhance the learning experience for every student.

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B. 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

  • For the Google Apps training, use the G Suite of your UP Mail account.

  • For the Document Routing System online training, it is advised that your UP Mail be registered to the DRS.

  • For the Microsoft Office 365 training, it is advised to have an Office 365 account, which is also linked with your UP Mail.

  • 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.

UP Staff Training Webinar Schedule

Date Time Webinar (Click the Title to Register)
February 26, 2024 08:00 - 09:00am Basic Information Security
February 27, 2024 08:00 - 09:00am Privacy and Cybersecurity News and Updates
March 1, 2024 08:00 - 09:00am Securing Your Home Wireless Network
March 8, 2024 08:00 - 09:00am Google Workspace for Education Office Productivity and Collaboration Tools
March 12, 2024 08:00 - 09:00am Privacy and Cybersecurity News and Updates
March 22, 2024 08:00 - 09:00am Microsoft 365 for Education Office Productivity and Collaboration tools
March 26, 2024 08:00 - 09:00am Privacy and Cybersecurity News and Updates
April 5, 2024 08:00 - 09:00am How to Utilize Google and Microsoft 365's Online Storage
April 9, 2024 08:00 - 09:00am Privacy and Cybersecurity News and Updates
April 12, 2024 08:00 - 09:00am Utilizing Bots and Integrating Apps in Google Chat and Microsoft Teams
April 16, 2024 08:00 - 09:00am How to Avoid Getting Phished and Best Practices on Password Usage
April 23, 2024 08:00 - 09:00am Privacy and Cybersecurity News and Updates
April 26, 2024 08:00 - 09:00am Automation Workflows in Google and Microsoft 365


Apple Professional Learning Webinar Schedule

Date Time Webinar (Click the Title to Register)
February 26, 2024 02:00 - 03:00pm Get Productive with Mac
March 4, 2024 02:00 - 03:00pm Get Started with iPad
March 18, 2024 02:00 - 03:00pm Get Started with Freeform
April 11, 2024 02:00 - 03:00pm Explore Augmented Reality with Reality Composer
May 6, 2024 02:00 - 03:00pm Reach All Learners with iPad


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 this link: 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. Webinar Recordings


You may find the recordings of the webinars here.

NOTE: The webinar recordings published in the link above are the only recordings that can be viewed by all. Otherwise, access credentials to the webinar recordings will be provided only to those who have attended the webinar itself. Please take note that watching the published recordings will not automatically grant a certificate of attendance, if you have not attended the webinars.