Requiring password access maintains site security and allows for tracking and user support features. First time users are asked to register. The registration process (1) requires a “pass code” which is supplied by the administrator to all permitted users, or (2) allows registration to access site to all users requesting access who provide a valid email address. During the registration process, first time users will be asked to enter a username and password, and name and contact information, including email address. In subsequent visits to the site, the user will only need to enter a username and password.

A password reminder system is also provided for those who may have misplaced or forgotten their password. Password reminders are delivered through email to the email address on record.

The login process will serve as the basis for all personalized content within the system. Also, this process will serve to allow access to event registration or learning assets. The personalized features shown on the profile page include:

Personalization Features

• Welcome Message
• My Learning Assets
• My Scheduled Events
• Announcements
• Certificate Notification
• Articles
• FAQs

All events, courses, or related learning assets entered into the system by an administrator can be made available in the Course/Events Catalog. Learners can view all assets; search by a keyword; or view assets by type, topic or date. Each learning asset in the catalog will hyperlink to a related Asset Record.

The Asset Record will hold complete detailed information about the learning asset. If it is a scheduled event, registration links will be provided by date and location of the event. The Asset Record will also provide information such as an abstract, agenda, learning objectives, instructor’s profile, and other program specific details.

Upon selecting an event or learning asset, the learner will be given the opportunity to register by one mouse click. Since learner information is held as session variables while on the site, no forms are necessary for them to complete. For a scheduled event, the learner will be given all available dates to choose from, and upon selecting the event their registration information will be sent to the database and a link placed on their profile page for future reference. Email notification will also be sent to the learner at the time of registration and a reminder email sent three days prior to the event.

See Registration and Approval Management in the administrative section below for details on seating capacity features, registration approval processes and payment/accounting components.

The online evaluation system allows learners to complete assessments and program evaluations right from their Profile Page. Email notification of a new evaluation is sent to the learner as indicated by the site administrator.

Located on the Learner Profile Page, program announcements allow learners to view information regarding upcoming events and related news. A link to articles (entered by the administrator) is also available.

A link to FAQs is provided on the Profile Page for user support information added to the site by the administrator.

A full calendar of events can be viewed from the website. Calendar events can be viewed by month and day. Reminder service for registered events is also available.

Upon completion of an event or learning asset, the learner will be automatically notified via email that they may visit the site to print their certificate. Certificates are generated from information in the site’s database and include event or asset name, date and learner’s name.