Tutorials
Explore our collection of video tutorials and step-by-step guides for official ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø communications platforms. These resources will help you confidently navigate tools like Cascade CMS and Emma to elevate your daily communications and share the College's story.
Adobe Express
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø has replaced our previous design platform (Canva) with Adobe Express. This allows us to offer you higher quality designs that align more closely with the refreshed ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø brand, including all ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø assets and fonts. This change also means separate users, allowing for better organization and accessibility.
Getting a license
- If you have an Adobe Creative Cloud license, you're ready to go.
- If you need a license, for software permissions. On the IT request page, select: new → software procurement & licensing → Adobe Express.
Training
- OCM will be hosting trainings during Summer 2026 on how to use Adobe Express with the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø brand.
- Adobe has training available on their YouTube channel to show you the basics of operating and using the platform: .
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Emma Email Marketing Platform
Please review this step-by-step pdf guide to using ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s email marketing platform, Emma. If you'd like to follow along while watching the tutorial, you can . Additionally, please see this email-specific visual guide to understand the refreshed brand in Emma.
Cascade CMS
Whether you are new to Cascade CMS or simply need a quick refresher on updating your web pages, these video tutorials will guide you through the process. For more in-depth assistance, explore our Web Best Practices guide and the Cascade Content Type Library. We also encourage web authors to join our to receive information on upcoming trainings, office hours, tips and tricks, and news about updates to our web platform and templates. If you have questions or would like to request additional training, please reach out to the Web Content Manager, Amber Szymczyk at aszymczyk@coloradocollege.edu.