Blackboard: Available Training

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Learn more about Blackboard through drop-in labs that are offered at the beginning of the semester or online training that is available on-demand

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This article is for students, if you are faculty, see: Blackboard Support for Faculty

Blackboard training for students

Need Blackboard help? We have training and information available in many formats. Click on a panel for more information:

Live training

At the beginning of each semester, IT offers live training sessions both online and in-person, called Blackboard Drop-in Labs.

Stop in anytime during open hours.

Blackboard Drop-in Labs (Online in Zoom)

Students can sign up for an online training session for individualized help with navigating and completing coursework in Blackboard.
Registered students can join anytime during the listed sessions and stay for as long as they need. Individual questions will be addressed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Autumn 2025 Schedule:

Our online training sessions are completed for Autumn. Check back in January to see our schedule for the Spring semester.

Blackboard Drop-in Labs (In-person)

Students can stop by anytime during the listed hours for individualized help with navigating and completing coursework in Blackboard. Registration is not required. Individual questions will be answered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Autumn 2025 Schedule:

Columbus Campus

Location: Computer Commons lab, TL 116 (Center for Technology & Learning)

Available in-person drop-in hours: From Tuesday, September 2 through Sunday, September 21

Monday through Thursday - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday - 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If you need an interpreter or other accommodations to participate, please email it-training@cscc.edu for more information.

On-demand training

IT also offers options for on-demand Blackboard training.

Note: For these options, you'll need to know which version of Blackboard your course is in. If you're unsure, see Blackboard: Original vs Ultra.

Columbus State will be moving all courses to Blackboard Ultra by Autumn 2026. See Blackboard: Move to Ultra Courses for more information.

Crash Course (Quick overview videos)

This series of short videos can help familiarize yourself with important features in Blackboard. Topics covered include:

Navigating Blackboard
Finding Course Content
Submitting an Assignment
Taking a Test or Quiz
Discussion Boards
Grades and Feedback

Get Started - using Blackboard Original

Get Started - using Blackboard Ultra

Orientation (Hands-on tutorial)

This self-paced, interactive, online course is designed for students who wish to learn how to perform basic functions in Blackboard Learn. Topics covered include:

Logging in and Navigating Blackboard
Finding Course Content
Taking an online Test
Submitting an online Assignment
Participating in a Discussion Board
Accessing Tools and Resources
Grades and Feedback

Get Started - using Blackboard Original

Get Started - using Blackboard Ultra - Access this version through the link inside your Ultra course

Knowledge base articles (Search for answers)

This searchable knowledge base has many support articles to help with Blackboard questions. Topics include:

Trouble logging in
Supported Browsers
Sharing Content
Submitting Assignments
Taking Tests
Participating in Online Courses

Get Started - using Blackboard Original

Get Started - using Blackboard Ultra

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		Contact support: (614) 287-5050 \| helpdesk@cscc.edu
		Visit in-person: Computer Commons (TL / MO)
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Blackboard: Available Training

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Blackboard training for students

Live training

Blackboard Drop-in Labs (Online in Zoom)

Blackboard Drop-in Labs (In-person)

On-demand training

Crash Course (Quick overview videos)

Orientation (Hands-on tutorial)

Knowledge base articles (Search for answers)

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