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e-Learning Frequently Asked
Questions
How do I register for an
e-Learning class?
Click on this link:
"Register for a Course", and it will take you to the
e-Learning registration form.
The registration form will provide
you with instructions for registering as a new student. You should
have your credit card available to pay for the course online. You
will select a personal User Name and Password to use each time you
log onto the training site.
What does an e-Learning course
cost?
The courses currently offered are
$225.00 for one CEU, or approximately 10 hours of course
instruction.
Do you accept credit card payment
online? Can I pay by check?
We will accept payment online by
MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. A company check or
personal check will be accepted by mail, however you will NOT be
able to access the online course until after payment has been
received and processed. All online transactions are encrypted and
processed on a secure server.
Must I complete the course at
once or can I come back at a later date?
Once you are enrolled in an
e-Learning course, you will have 12 months in which to complete the
course. You may take the course at your pace and access it 24/7 at
your convenience.
Do you track my courses and
credit hours online?
Yes, the e-Learning Management
System software tracks your registration, enrollments, time in
course, quiz scores, and course status (Not Taken, Incomplete,
Completed, etc.). You may access your student history and course
progress whenever you log on to the system.
What if I don’t pass the course,
will I be able to take it again?
The e-Learning system requires a
student master at least 70 percent of each course module containing
a quiz before moving on to the next module. If you fail a quiz, you
may review the material and retake the quiz as often as necessary to
achieve a passing score.
If I have questions about the
course material, how do I get it answered?
Students can email
Minnesota Rural Water Association if they have questions on the
course material (the link appears on the logon page, along with our
telephone number.
Do I receive a certificate
indicating I have passed the course?
Yes, upon completion of the course
and passing all quizzes, Minnesota Rural Water Association will
provide you with a written certificate indicating the name of the
course and hours of credit earned.
Benefits of e-Learning
Industry studies have shown
employee-training budgets for most water and wastewater utilities
are tighter than ever. Web-based operator certification and license
renewal training provides employers and their employees the
flexibility to take training courses at their own pace without the
hassle and cost of attending live classes. Studies show online
training can be as effective as, or even more effective than, live
classroom instruction, correspondence or CD-ROM-based courses. Plus,
online training is more convenient, less expensive and easier to
manage.
No Travel Cost
Water and wastewater utilities can
save a significant amount of money using e-Learning versus having
employees travel great distances in order to attend instructor-led
classroom training. Just think of the time and money that can be
saved by not having the expense of a hotel, meals, and the lost
productivity of your employee’s time.
Convenience of Anytime, Anywhere
Training
Students can log onto e-Learning
courses at home or office, day or night. In order to access
e-Learning, all you will need is a computer with a 56k or better
Internet connection.
Self-Paced Lessons
Students move through the e-Learning
courses at their own pace. A quiz at the end of most modules
reinforces the student’s knowledge of the subject matter. Students
who master 70 percent of the material in each module will advance to
the next.
The e-Learning system allows a
student to exit and return to the course at any time.
Easy to Use
e-Learning courseware is very
user-friendly and is designed to keep the attention of the student
through the use of charts, graphs, and other interactive technology.
Variety of Courses Available
Water and wastewater operators
registering for e-Learning courses will have a menu of courses from
which to choose. We are constantly adding and updating courseware to
reflect changing industry needs and regulations.
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