This guide is designed to help you effectively train others within your municipality to manage and edit your website. It provides a structured framework for setting up a training session, delivering content, and reinforcing learning outcomes through hands-on experience and self-guided resources.
Training Preparation
Training Environment
Training Overview
Home Page Management (System Admins Only)
Resources
Training Preparation
Set up a back-end training group on your website platform.
Add all designated trainers or trainees to this group.
Create a dedicated training page for hands-on practice.
Assign appropriate editing permissions to trainees.
This page can be hidden or placed under your Training & Resources section (/72).
Communicate in Advance
Send an email to trainees that includes:
Training date, time, and location (virtual or classroom)
Objectives and topics to be covered
Pre-training materials (such as videos, guides, and PowerPoint slides)
Training Environment
Choose between a classroom and a virtual environment. Tailor the setup accordingly:
Classroom Training
Project the website onto a large screen for visibility.
Ensure all participants:
Bring laptops
Are logged into the website platform
Virtual Training
Ensure familiarity with the video conferencing tool (such as Zoom or Teams)
Recommend all attendees:
Use dual monitors (one for watching, one for practicing)