Get training
Last updated on March 17, 2022 at 6:11 pm
Get started in the CMS by completing required training, or find resources for ongoing learning.
Before you start
You'll need a Drupal CMS account first. Follow the instructions to request one
Trainings
Explore the trainings available for your product. Complete any required trainings at your own pace.
All editors
VA Medical Center editors
Visit the VA Medical Center product page for required trainings.
Vet Center editors
Visit the Vet Center product page for optional training.
Campaign Landing Page editors
Outreach Hub Event editors
Add a new Event (7 minute YouTube video, opens in a new tab)
VHA Resources and Support pilot editors
- Checklist (7 minute YouTube video, opens in a new tab)
- FAQ - multiple Q&As (8 minute YouTube video, opens in a new tab)
- Media list - images (9 minute YouTube video, opens in a new tab)
- Media list - videos (9 minute YouTube video, opens in a new tab)
- Q&A (6 minute YouTube video, opens in a new tab)
- Resources and Support detail page (10 minute YouTube video, opens in a new tab)
- Step-by-step (10 minute YouTube video, opens in a new tab)
Demo environments for product teams
Training environment
Drupal CMS terms
- CMS - Content management system. The software that VA content managers use to edit and publish content on VA.gov.
- Content type - CMS categories that define how different kinds of content related to each other, and how they’re displayed in front-end templates.
- Sections - A structure that defines which VA office or facility manages which content. This usually follows the VA organizational structure.