Canvas Training for Faculty and Staff

As the University transitions to Canvas for all instructional use by Fall 2026, we’re providing flexible, hands-on support to help you confidently prepare your courses.

This page is your central hub for training, resources, schedules, and next steps—designed to fit your schedule and teaching needs.

CANVAS MONTH IS HERE Enjoy 1:1 support from Canvas consultants through the end of April

 
Register for an upcoming on-site workshop:
Foundations

Start here if you're new to Canvas or building a course.

Register for Foundations
Advanced

Deepen your expertise in advanced Canvas workflows.

Register for Advanced

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Start Here - Training & Support Opportunities - Need Help? - Partner with Us

Start Here!

We’ve outlined a suggested starting pathway for your transition to Canvas. These steps will give you a strong foundation before you begin building your course.

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Watch a Canvas Info Session

Get a high-level overview of the transition, key features, and expectations ahead.
Watch

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Explore Your Sandbox Course

Your own space, titled with your name to test features and build sample content in Canvas.

Start Building Your Course

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Explore the Instructor Course

A self-paced course to learn essential features and build confidence in Canvas.

Access the Course
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Join a Canvas Essentials Training

Build confidence with using modules, assignments, grading, and communication tools in Canvas.

Watch the Recording

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Join Canvas Advanced Training

Hands-on sessions for faculty ready to deepen Canvas expertise and explore advanced workflows.

Register

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Virtual and In-Person 1-1 Training

Personalized Canvas support available through in-person and virtually through Zoom.

Register

Training & Support Opportunities

We offer a variety of training formats and resources to meet diverse faculty needs. Whether you want a high-level overview, hands-on guidance, self-paced practice, or in-person support, there’s a pathway designed for you.

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TRAINING CALENDAR

Access the training calendar and register for sessions.
View Calendar

On-Site Sessions

View the schedule and sign up! Spots are limited.
Register

Virtual Sessions

View the schedule and sign up for virtual sessions.
Register

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Need Help?

Support is available throughout the transition to Canvas.

Learning Platforms Helpdesk

For additional information or to request support related to the Canvas transition, course setup, training, or institutional processes, please contact the Learning Platforms helpdesk: lpt.it.miami.edu/contact

24/7 Canvas Support (Faculty Only)

Faculty have access to 24/7 Canvas support directly through Canvas, provided by Instructure. This support is ideal for immediate, tool-specific questions and troubleshooting outside of regular business hours. Access support from within Canvas by selecting Help in the global navigation menu.

Partner with Us!

Ideas and Partnerships

We’re also open to new ideas and partnerships. If you’re interested in co-creating something that doesn’t yet exist—such as a community of practice, faculty panel, pilot workshop, or innovative approach to Canvas engagement—we’d love to hear from you. Email us at academictechnologies@miami.edu to start a conversation, ask questions, or explore partnership opportunities.

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