On-campus class based

  • Cal People and Computer Training (CalPact)
    Free

    On-site computer classes are taught by AcademyX and are free to staff. Search and sign up for classes through the UC Learning Center

    1. Go to https://Blu.berkeley.edu
    2. Authenticate using your Calnet ID
    3. Select UC Learning Center in the Self Service section.

    From there you can browse or search by topic or course code e.g. BECOE006* or “Word 2007” to find the course or resource you seek. e-Learn. Check out the current semester schedule: http://hrweb.berkeley.edu/corwe/calpact_schedule.pdf

Online self-paced

  • e-Learn

    Use e- Learn for online self-paced tutorials. E-Learn offers interactive courses and books on a wide range of business and IT topics which are available 24/7. Go to https://Blu.berkeley.edu

    1. Authenticate with your CalNet ID
    2. Select e-Learn in the Self-Service section.
    3. From there you can search by topic, category or choose Catalog to see all offerings.

    If you are having trouble devoting time to e-learning, sign up for one of our open computer Lab Sessions. (See the Calpact schedule for details.)

Remote class based

  • Academy X
    Fee based - 40% off for UCB staff

    If CalPact schedule does not meet your needs, save 40% off retail classes in any topic AcademyX offers. To get the UCB rate, enter “.6” in the quantity field for each attendee and then recalculate to see discounted price.

Computer books and manuals

  • e-Learn

    Use e- Learn for online self-paced tutorials. E-Learn offers interactive courses and books on a wide range of business and IT topics which are available 24/7. Go to https://Blu.berkeley.edu

    1. Authenticate with your CalNet ID
    2. Select e-Learn in the Self-Service section.
    3. From there you can search by topic, category or choose Catalog to see all offerings.

    If you are having trouble devoting time to e-learning, sign up for one of our open computer Lab Sessions. (See the Calpact schedule for details.)

  • Safari Tech Books Online
    Free to staff

    Online collection of computer manuals published by O'Reilly. Licensed for use by UC Berkeley currently enrolled students, faculty and staff.  For off-campus access information, see Connecting from Off Campus.

  • Gartner
    Free to staff

    Provides in-depth market research on information technology industries, including computer software, hardware components, and wired and mobile telecommunications. Note: available only via a CalNet ID.

Campus or bay area user group

  • Berkeley Drupal Users Group (BDUG)
    Free

    This group is open to everyone in the area who is interested in learning, teaching or networking about Drupal. We hold monthly meetings on the UC Berkeley campus. They maintain a list of San Francisco Bay Area-based Drupal consultants on their website. Join the mailing list for this group at: http://groups.google.com/group/berkeley-drupal For more info on Drupal in the San Francisco Bay Area, checkout http://groups.drupal.org/bay-area

  • BUUG (Berkeley Unix User Group)
    Free
    BUUG (Berkeley Unix User Group) is a friendly support network for residents of Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas, who want to learn and discuss Linux, BSD, Solaris, or other Unix-type systems. Specially geared to network the various *nix groups out there, and for those who attend structured meetings that would enjoy informal gatherings where like minds congregate.
  • Berkeley Linux Users Group
    Free

    Goals:

    • Provide a Fun and Active User and Support Community in Berkeley.
    • Improve Linux through Local Projects.
    • Actively Promote the Spread of Linux and Open Source Software in the East Bay Area.
  • Webnet
    Free

    Webnet is a voluntary organization for University of California, Berkeley affiliates to discuss World-Wide Web related issues. For more information on webnet and its meetings, read the Berkeleyan article For time-strapped webmasters, an Inter(safety)net and the Berkeley Computing & Communications newsletter article Webnet, UC Berkeley's support group for webmeisters.

  • MAGNet (Macintosh Administrators' Group Network)
    Free

    MAGNet (the Macintosh Administrators' Group Network, pronounced "MAG-net") is a user group for University of California, Berkeley campus staff who administer networks of Macintosh computers or support Macintosh users in their departments or units. MAGNet members exchange information and assistance via an active, public mailing list.

  • East Bay Ruby Meetup Group
    Free

    The East Bay Ruby Meetup Group is for anyone interested in learing or sharing experiences with "Ruby" or "Ruby on Rails". They meet every third Tuesday of every month. (Brought to you by the UC Berkeley RadLAB. http://radlab.berkeley.edu/)