💿 Software Guidebook

💿 Software Guidebook

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Beacon College provides licensed software to support academic, administrative, and research needs. This article outlines the most commonly used software available to faculty, staff, and students, along with instructions on how to access and install them.

πŸŽ“ Licensed Software

Software
Description
Who Can Use It
Microsoft Office 365
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, and more
All students, faculty, and staff
Adobe Creative Cloud
Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Acrobat Pro, etc.
Faculty and staff (limited student access for academic use)
SPSS
Statistical analysis software
Faculty, staff, and students in relevant courses
Zoom
Video conferencing and virtual meetings
All students, faculty, and staff
Microsoft Visio & Project
Diagramming and project management tools
Faculty and staff (by request)
SmartDraw
Diagramming and flowchart software for planning, mapping, and documentation
Faculty and students
Bricklink Studio
LEGO CAD software for digital building and design
Faculty and students in design-related programs or clubs
GameMaker Studio
Game development platform for 2D games
Faculty and students in game design courses
Android Studio
IDE for Android app development
Faculty and students in computer science or app development courses
Visual Studio Code
Lightweight code editor for development    
All students, faculty, and staff
NextivaONE
Unified communications platform for voice, messaging, and video    
Faculty and staff
Power BI Desktop
Business intelligence and data visualization tool    
Faculty and staff
PowerAutomate Desktop
Automation tool for creating desktop flows and automating repetitive tasks
Faculty and staff (students by request or course inclusion)
ClickShare Desktop App
Wireless presentation and screen sharing software    
Faculty and staff using ClickShare-enabled rooms

πŸ› οΈ How to Access & Install

πŸ”Ή Microsoft Office 365

  1. Download Office 365 on your device. Click here to get Office 365.
  2. Install Office 365 on your device. Wait for installation to complete fully.
  3. Open the Office 365 app.
  4. When prompted, login with your Beacon College email and password.

πŸ”Ή Adobe Creative Cloud

  1. Go to https://creativecloud.adobe.com 
  2. Sign in with your Beacon College email (SSO enabled).
  3. Download and install apps from the dashboard.
  4. Note: If you don’t have access, submit a request through the IT Help Desk.

πŸ”Ή SPSS

  1. Contact IT for the installer and license key.
  2. Download the installer and license key from the link shared by IT
  3. Follow the installation instructions provided by IT for SPSS.
    1. The install guide should be in the folder IT shared with you.

πŸ”Ή Zoom

  1. Visit https://zoom.us/download 
  2. Install the Zoom Client for Meetings.
  3. Sign in using your Beacon College email (SSO).

πŸ”Ή Visio & Project

  1. Submit a request to IT via the Help Desk to receive access and installation instructions.

πŸ”Ή SmartDraw

  1. Contact IT for login credentials.
  2. Follow the instructions IT to access SmartDraw.
  3. Use the web-based version or download the desktop app if available.

πŸ”Ή BrickLink Studio

  1. Visit https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/download.page
  2. Download the installer for your operating system.
  3. Install and launch the application.
  4. No license key is required; contact IT for guidance on project sharing or collaboration features.

πŸ”Ή GameMaker Studio

  1. Available via academic license. Contact your instructor or IT for access details.

πŸ”Ή Android Studio

  1. Visit https://developer.android.com/studio 
  2. Download the installer for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
  3. Follow the setup wizard to install required SDKs and tools.
  4. For course-related configuration or emulator setup, contact your instructor.

πŸ”Ή Visual Studio Code

  1. Download from https://code.visualstudio.com
  2. No license required; free to use.

πŸ”Ή NextivaONE

  1. Download from https://www.nextiva.com/downloads 
  2. Sign in using your Beacon College credentials.

πŸ”Ή Power BI Desktop

  1. Download from https://powerbi.microsoft.com 
  2. Sign in with your Beacon College Microsoft account.

πŸ”Ή Power Automate Desktop

  1. Visit https://powerautomate.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/
  2. Download and install Power Automate Desktop.
  3. Sign in with your Beacon College Microsoft account.
  4. For help creating flows or integrating with other systems, contact IT or refer to Microsoft Learn resources.

πŸ”Ή ClickShare Desktop App

  1. Install from the Company Portal app.


πŸ†˜ Need Help?
If you encounter issues or need access to software not listed here, please contact the Beacon College IT Help Desk:
  1. πŸ“§ Email: ithelpdesk@beaconcollege.edu
  2. πŸ“ž Phone: (352) 638-9774
  3. 🌐 Portal: Beacon IT Help Desk Portal

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