Training Materials

White table with open laptop showing the 25Live Homepage; a white mouse, a cell phone in a black cover, a black notebook with a small potted plant on top of it.Training materials have been developed by the Office of the Registrar and Events & Conferences to assist you with using 25Live.

Videos

MyMedia 25Live Channel – short training videos on specific 25Live topics
BU 25Live Quick Guides and Video Tutorials – provided by the Office of the Registrar
BU 25Live Project on YouTube

Navigation

Using the Top Navigation Bar
The Dashboard
Starring

Events

Creating Events
Creating Repeating Events
Adding Setup, Pre-Event, Post-Events, and Takedown Times to Events
Viewing Event Details
Copying Events
Copying Related Events
Creating Event Relationships
Removing Event Relationships
Emailing Event Details
Understanding your 25Live Confirmation
Understanding your 25Live Invoice

Searching & Reference

Searching
Viewing Contact Details
Viewing Location Details
Viewing Organization Details

Guides updated 8/31/23

Upcoming Trainings

Sign up for an upcoming 25Live training session! Whether you are a new or experienced user of 25Live, attend an upcoming training session to refresh your skills or learn advanced techniques for creating your events. These trainings are for Charles River Campus and Fenway Campus staff and faculty only. Trainings will be held on Zoom.

Intro to 25Live

This training is designed for first time users with very limited experience. The session will cover the basics of navigating 25Live, creating an event using the event form, searching, and understanding the reservation confirmation.

Monday, April 29 at 2 pm
Online – Zoom
Register to attend

Advanced 25Live

This training is designed for regular users who are familiar with the basics of navigating 25Live and creating events. The session will explore some of the more advanced features of creating multi-day and multi-location events, repeating events, relating events, copying events, leveraging searches and availability views, and location features and layouts.

Tuesday, April 30 at 11:30 am
Online – Zoom
Register to attend

25Live Express Learning – New in Fall 2023!

Join Andrew for focused, 15 minute learning sessions on a specific topic, function, or shortcut in 25Live. The first 5 to 10 minutes of each session will feature a live demo, and the remaining time will be devoted to your questions. The sessions will start and end on time so you can fit these learning experiences neatly into your day. All sessions will be on Zoom.

Checking Location Availability & Identifying the Location Scheduler (Space Owner)
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 12:15 pm
Online – Zoom

  • Did you know that a location remains available in 25Live even if someone else has requested it but it has not been assigned yet? Learn how to check the availability of a location prior to making a request, including the ability to view if a request has already been submitted by someone else.
  • And have you ever submitted a request in 25Live and didn’t get a response right away? You’ll also learn how you can use 25Live to determine who the Location Scheduler (Space Owner) is for the location you requested and how you can find the Location Scheduler’s contact email so you can send an inquiry as to the status of your request.

15-Minute Pass Time Requirement & Closed Hours
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 12:15 pm
Online – Zoom

  • Did you know there is a 15-minute pass time requirement applicable to all academic (OUR classrooms)? Learn how to check for the 15 minutes before and after your event times when submitting a request, why this time is necessary, and when it does and doesn’t apply.
  • Have you ever tried to request a location only to find out the location or building is closed for the date and time you need? Most of the time, you can still use the location if you are willing to pay to open the location. Learn how to submit a request when a location is marked as closed in 25Live.

Reviewing Event Details and Editing
Tuesday, October 31 , 2023 at 12:15 pm
Online – Zoom

  • Learn how to review the details of your event, so that once you submit a request you can view what you just submitted to verify accuracy. If you notice a mistake, you’ll learn how you can edit your request and re-save it, without having to create an entirely new request.

Starring (Favorites)
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 12:15 pm
Online – Zoom
Register

  • 25Live allows you to create favorites for locations, events, event types, and organizations. Creating favorites provides you with shortcuts to get to information quicker, and a favorite location search will help you quickly determine if the locations you like and use the most are available for your next event.

Searching for Locations with Search Filters
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 12:15 pm
Online – Zoom
Register

  • If you need to find a specific type of location for your event with certain requirements such as seating style, AV equipment, or capacity, this session will show you how to search for locations and apply filters, so you only see results that meet your requirements. You’ll learn how to apply filters during a general availability search outside of the Event Form as well as when you are in the process of making a request inside the Event Form.