EPA Web Training Classes

Google Analytics Training Changes

The EPA has begun preparing for the REQUIRED upgrade from Google Analytics to GA 4. Take a live Google Analytics 4 training class or watch a recorded Google Analytics 4 training. 

Training Resources

Accessibility Classes

Other Resources

Training Accommodations

If you require accommodations (sign language or captioning), please contact OHR's Interpreter Services

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Classes offered here are for WebCMS Training. For Intranet CMS, please go to Intranet CMS training.

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What is Layout Builder?

Layout builder allows you to adjust the arrangement of blocks or panes of content on a page. You will need to attend a class or take the quiz, then email WebCMS Support (Web_CMS_support@epa.gov) to request the Layout Builder role. 

One-on-One Support for Specific Web Content Questions

Do you have specific questions about how to fix your migration issues?
To request a 30-minute Teams meeting, email Angela Shogren (Shogren.Angela@epa.gov).
She will be in contact and schedule time with you

WebCMS Training

Log into WebCMS at www.epa.gov/user.

Things to know about the training classes:

  • Use the URL listed at the time of training
  • All class times are Eastern Time
  • Click on "Date" to list upcoming classes first

WebCMS Training Classes

Date

Time

New Users Introduction

 TBD 2:00 - 3:00 

WebCMS Office Hours

  • Description: Bring your WebCMS questions to this open session of Q&A and troubleshooting with the EPA Web Support Team.
    Note: This is NOT for the Intranet CMS.
  • URL:  Register for Office Hours
  • Phone:  202-991-0477,
    Conference ID:  740 836 081#

12/18/24

3:00 - 4:00

Basic Page Editing 

1/22/25

2:00 - 3:00

Landing Pages

  • Description: An overview of how to complete a microsite home page and working in the layout builder editor on basic pages.
    NOTE: This class is required to get the layout builder role in the WebCMS.  The layout builder role is needed to edit homepages.
  • Audience: All for overview and coders for how to.
  • 1/14 URL: Register for Microsoft Teams for Microsites and Basic Pages
  • Phone:   202-991-0477 
    Conference ID: 607 775 507#
  • Recorded Video  on MS Stream
  • Quiz- Watch the recorded video and take the quiz to qualify for the layout editor role.

1/14/25

1:00 - 2:00

Perspectives content type

  • Description: Demonstration on how to add a new Perspective in the Perspectives web area
  • Audience: Only those with Editor access to the Perspectives web area can create and publish content at this time.
  • Recorded video - Perspectives
    

One EPA Web / WebCMS

The WebCMS is used for managing pages on www.epa.gov.  Anyone with EPA LAN credentials can log into the Drupal WebCMS. All logged in staff can view all pages, published or not.

Things to know about the training classes:

  • ​Use the URL listed at the time of training
  • All class times are Eastern Time

Class

Date

Time

Archive Retirement Overview and Q&A session

Hear an overview of the changes coming to the EPA Archive and review possible next steps for your Archive content.

Watch the recording from the February 2 webinar.

Office hours are available by appointment to discuss specific questions about your Office's Archive content. Please email Angela Shogren to request a 30-minute session.

EPA Web Metadata  (See Recording)

  • Description: We will go over the required metadata for web content and how to enter it into the Drupal webcms. This will include the metadata for Web Areas, Basic Pages, and Document pages. Focus on how to create dynamic lists of related content using metadata and also lessons learned from metadata reviews.
  • Audience: Writers, Reviewers.
  • Recording of April 5, 2021 Class on MS stream  
 TBD TBD

EPA Web Standards

 1/28 3:00 - 4:00

EPA Web Analytics Training

These classes will cover a range of Web analytics topics, based on user demand. Updates will be sent to Web Council members.

Things to know about the training classes:

  • Use the URL listed at the time of training
  • All class times are Eastern Time
  • Click on "Date" to list upcoming classes first

Web Analytics Class

Date

Time

Introduction to Siteimprove

 3/5/2025 2:00 - 3:00pm  ET

Dismissing links in Siteimprove

TBD

2:00 - 3:00

Web Analytics Office Hours

  • Talk about your Web Analytics Questions. This time is intended to talk about questions that came in like how to set up the web traffic reports for your site. Talk about the EPA tools available to use for your site like single page analytics (Crazy Egg), Siteimprove or any of our tools.
 TBD TBD

​Introduction to Google Analytics 4

 TBD 3:00 - 4:00

Google Analytics 4 Office Hours

 2/5/25 3:00 - 4:00 ET

Crazy Egg

 12/10/24

11:00 - 12:00
Web Accessibility Office Hours TBD 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET

Web Guide

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Last updated on January 6, 2025