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Partnerships

Through the Academic Training Partner Program, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning is granted a license for modelling software - Visual Paradigm for educational use.

Downloads for Everyone

Office 365

Download up to 5 free installations of Office 365 for your personal devices.

Add the apps for Outlook, OneDrive or other Microsoft products you use. This software is licensed for as long as your Conestoga College email address remains active.

Software at the Conestoga WebStore

The Conestoga Webstore has lots of software available for download, at either no cost or significantly reduced cost. Check back often for new software.

How to Download Software from the Conestoga WebStore

To be able to download software from the Conestoga WebStore have your Conestoga Email and password.  

  1. Go to the Conestoga WebStore Login.
  2. Enter your Conestoga Email and password.
  3. Once you are in the Web Store, select whether you are a Student or Faculty/Staff.
  4. Choose your software product.
  5. If the product meets your needs, you can select Add to Cart.
  6. You will now be able to go to your Shopping Cart. Use the Delete button to remove any unwanted items, click Back to Shopping Cart or View Full Cart to complete the download.
  7. Click Check Out to order your software.
  8. If a notification message appears, read the message, and click Continue.
  9. Confirm your agreement with the License and Terms of Use by entering your username and typing your name in the fields.
  10. Confirm your order details and click Proceed with Order.
  11. An Order Confirmation window will appear, and you will be able to Download your Software.
  12. Continue to Install the Software.

How to Install the Software
  1. Double-click the software's executable file (softwarename.exe). If the software was downloaded, it appears at the bottom of your browser or in your Downloads folder.
  2. Read and follow the prompts as each window opens, clicking Next, Accept, or Continue. Do not change any default settings.
  3. Once all steps have been completed, click Finish.
  4. You should now able to find the software in your computer's Start menu or App Launcher

Software from Azure Dev Tools for Teaching

Azure Dev Tools for Teaching has many Microsoft software packages available for download for no cost. Log in with your Conestoga email to see what you are eligible for.

Downloads for Students (academic use only)

The following software is available for download as well. These aren't found in the Microsoft Web Store.

ACL-Audit

Option 1: Use AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

Adobe Creative Cloud

Option 1: Download Creative Cloud Apps directly from Adobe.com. You will need to sign in using your Conestoga email address. Instruction on downloading apps can be found at https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/using/download-creative-cloud-apps.html 

AFT

Option 1: Use AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

Altium Designer

Option 1: Download Altium Designer directly from www.altium.com. Only students provided with a login from their instructor will be able to use the software. Note: Windows only 

Android Studio

Option 1: Download Android Studio from https://developer.android.com/studio 

Aquifer Test

Option 1: Use AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

ArtiosCAD

Option 1: Download Instructions for downloading and installing ArtiosCAD 20 can be found here. Note: Windows only 

Option 2: AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

Autodesk Suite: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil, AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, Revit, etc.

Option 1: Download the educational version of Autodesk products from https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/featured. You will need to create an account with your college email address. For further assistance, please reference the Autodesk Education Community Support Page. For AutoCAD Electrical use the following instructions

Option 2: Cambridge Remote Open Access https://it.conestogac.on.ca/support/remote-lab-access.  

Option 3 (AutoCAD Only): Use AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

Automation Studio

The login account and password are provided by your professor.  

Option 1: Download Automation Studio from the secure downloads page (login required). Note: Windows only. 

Option 2: AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

Blender

Option 1: Download directly from https://www.blender.org/download/ 

Bluebeam Revu

Option 1: Install Bluebeam Revu  

CAEPIPE

Option 1: Use AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

Cantax

Option 1: AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

Option 2: Download and install Cantax 2022 from the secure downloads page (login required). 

CaseWare

Option 1: Download the student version of CaseWare. Note:Windows only 

Option 2: Main Image Remote Access https://it.conestogac.on.ca/support/remote-lab-access.  

DSS-100

Option 1: AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

Gephi

Option 1: Download directly from gephi.org 

HacoBend2D

Option 1: Cambridge Remote Open Access https://it.conestogac.on.ca/support/remote-lab-access

LabVIEW

Option 1: Download the student version of LabVIEW from the secure downloads page (login required). 

Option 2: Cambridge Remote Open Accesshttps://it.conestogac.on.ca/support/remote-lab-access.  

Labvolt - LVSIM

Option 1: Access Labvolt - LVSIM from the secure downloads page (login required). 

Mastercam

Option 1: Please watch the installation and activation video before installing Mastercam HLE. 

Option 2: Trades Image Remote Accesshttps://it.conestogac.on.ca/support/remote-lab-access

Option 3: AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

Matlab

Option 1: Use AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

Meditech

Option 1: Use AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

Minitab

Option 1: Access Online:  

Option 2: Install Minitab on your own device:  

  • Install Minitab on your PC using the following Instructions.
  • Self-install is not available for users of macOS. Instead, macOS users need to use the website-based version of the software.

Option 3: Use AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

Multisim - Circuit Design

Option 1: Download the education version of Multisim from the secure downloads page (login required)  

Option 2: Cambridge Remote Open Accesshttps://it.conestogac.on.ca/support/remote-lab-access

Option 3: AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

NCPlot

Option 1: Download - the student version of NCPlot is available here. Your teacher will assign you a Product Key. Note: Windows only 

Option 2: Trades Image Remote Accesshttps://it.conestogac.on.ca/support/remote-lab-access.  

OCTOPUZ

Option 1: Download and install OCTOPUZ from the secure downloads page (login required). 

Office 365 - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher

Option 1: Download from Office.com. Installation instructions can be found here

Option 2: Use the online version at Office.com. Sign in using your college email address 

Pixlr

Download Pixlr - a free, online photo editor, AI image generator, and design tool. Accounts registered on Pixlr with the conestogac.on.ca domain are automatically recognized and may enjoy the Pixlr Edu upgrade.  

You can also take the free Pixlr Official Certification course. Access it from the secure downloads page (login required)
 

Power BI Desktop

Option 1– Click Download onDownload Power BI Desktop from Official Microsoft Download Centerand selectPBIDesktopSetup_x64.exe
Once download and installed you will need to sign in using your Conestoga email address.Note:Windows only
 

Project (Microsoft)

Option 1: Azure Dev Tools for Teaching  

  • Access Project by signing in to Azure Dev Tools with your college email address (Note: Windows only)
  • Cost: free
  • NOTE: Project is not included in your Microsoft 365 license. When you download Project you will also need to click on "View Key" and then copy/paste that in Project to activate the software. It is also good practice to save the key somewhere (or take a picture) in case you ever need to reinstall Project

Option 2: AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

Python

Option 1: Download Python from https://www.python.org/downloads/ 

Quickbooks

Option 1: Quickbooks Online for Students: Register to get your free license www.intuit.com/ca/partners/education-program/#student.  

Read & Write

Option 1: Download and install Read & Write for your Windows PC or Mac. Launch the program. At the "Sign In" screen, click "Sign in with Microsoft". Enter your Conestoga email address including "@conestogac.on.ca" and your network password. 

Respondus - The LockDown Browser

Option 1: The Respondus Lockdown Browser can be downloaded from here

Retscreen

Option 1: Download Retscreen from RETScreen (nrcan.gc.ca). The Conestoga license can be downloaded from here (login required).  

RobotStudio

Option 1: AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

RStudio

Option 1: Download a free Open Source License from https://www.rstudio.com/products/rstudio/download/#download 

Option 2: Use AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

Ruby

Option 1: Download Ruby directly from www.ruby-lang.org/en/downloads/ 

Sage 50

Option 1: Main Image Remote Access https://it.conestogac.on.ca/support/remote-lab-access.  

Sage 300

Sage 2021: Download from here. Carefully follow the instructions provided inside the installation.  

Optional Update: here. 

SDS/2

Option 1: Cambridge Remote Open Accesshttps://it.conestogac.on.ca/support/remote-lab-access.  

Simtronics

Option 1: Use AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

SketchUp

Option 1: Use the free online version of SketchUp

SolidWorks

Option 1: Download SolidWorks from the secure downloads page (login required).Note: Windows only. 

Option 2: AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

SPSS

Option 1: Use AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

Tableau

Option 1: Download a 1-year free licence from https://www.tableau.com/community/academic 

Option 2: AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

Note: Activate_Tableau must be run from the Tableau folder on the desktop before the software will function.  

VelocityEHS

Option 1: Download VelocityEHS from the secure downloads page (login required). Note: Windows only.  

Option 2: Use AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

Visio (Microsoft)

Option 1: Azure Dev Tools for Teaching  

  • Access Visio by signing in to Azure Dev Tools with your college email address (Note: Windows only)
  • Cost: free
  • NOTE: Visio is not included in your Microsoft 365 license. When you download Visio you will also need to click on "View Key" and then copy/paste that in Visio to activate the software. It is also good practice to save the key somewhere (or take a picture) in case you ever need to reinstall Visio

Option 2: AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop  

Visual Paradigm

Option 1: Download the professional version of Visual Paradigm from here.  

ZelioSoft2

Option 1: Download ZelioSoft2 directly from Schneider Electric 

Option 2: Trades Image Remote Access https://it.conestogac.on.ca/support/remote-lab-access

Downloads for Employees

Adobe Acrobat or Creative Cloud

Employees needing an Adobe Acrobat or Creative Cloud subscription must complete the Adobe Access Request form on the IT Service Requests page

Ivanti Secure VPN client

For VPN software information please visit our working from home page

Mentimeter

With Mentimeter you can build interactive presentations with an easy-to-use online editor, directly from your browser. When you present, participants use their smartphones or laptops to answer questions, give feedback, and much more. Their responses are visualized in real-time, creating a unique and interactive experience. 

Mentimeter login If prompted, use the organization name conestogacollege

Learn more about using Mentimeter. For support related to Mentimeter, reach out to Teaching and Learning 

Padlet

Padlet is a digital tool that can help teachers and students in class and beyond by offering a single place for a notice board. This digital notice board is able to feature images, links, videos, and documents, all collated on a "wall" that can be made public or private. This means that not only can teachers post on the wall but so too can students. Reference: Tech & Learning 

Access Padlet and select "Log in with Microsoft" to use your Conestoga credentials. 

For help with Padlet, visit Padlet support

Panopto

Panopto is Conestoga's cloud-based lecture capture and video management system that allows for easy recording and reviewing of videos from courses, lectures, and presentations. Panopto integrates with Zoom and D2L to provide a user-friendly video streaming platform viewable on most web browsers and mobile devices. 

See the IT Support page for more: Panopto 

Sign in to Panopto here 

Qualtrics

Qualtrics is an online survey tool that allows you to build new or import existing surveys, distribute surveys and analyze responses from a convenient online platform. It is available to all Conestoga faculty and staff upon request. Check out our support page to get started using Qualtrics Survey.