eLearning
Just-in-time learning, at your computer, when you are ready... Here you will find your link to the University of Oregon's Skillport access point as well as resources to support you in using the eLearning tool.
- What you need to know
- To utilize the eLearning portal you must login. Please use the login link in the top right corner of the page header.
- Cookies must be enabled
- Mac users must use Safari 3+. If you're having trouble, check your browser for compatibility here.
- A high speed connection is recommended
- The eLearning portal site is designed to be used by University of Oregon eligible faculty and staff only.
- To login, click on the "login" link at the top right of the page (in the green UO bar). Logging in requires a valid centrally managed Duck ID username and password (http://it.uoregon.edu/help/duckid/).
- What's offered?
- On-line courses, available 24/7
- Professional certification preparation programs in IT, Business Skills, and more.
- Comprehensive learning programs
- View the online Skillport eLearning Catalog
A static copy is available here: SkillSoft_Catalog_June_2012.
**Notes about the courses in the catalog: The catalog is presented for your convenience and courses in the catalog are not guaranteed to be available as a course may be added or removed at anytime. Please login to Skillport eLearning and use the live search or course catalog option available in the web application for a live look at available courses.
- What's Next?
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Action Guidelines 
Step 1: Get approval
Partner with your supervisor to discuss your professional development goals, align those efforts with departmental goals, and make written arrangements for release time to complete the agreed upon learning experiences - at no cost for departments.

Step 2: Obtain Access
Click here to access your Duck ID login, type in your Duck ID and password and click on Skillport to access the e-learning catalog (for benefits eligible employees only).

Step 3: Select Your Course
or Learning Track
Learning tracks are comprehensive approaches to learning a subject. However, you may complete courses that are not within a track by searching the Skillsport Catalog either by keyword search or by a computer listing.

Step 4: Track Your Training
Enroll into the course or Learning Program of your choice and Skillport will keep track of your progress. Each time you enter the course, you will be able to see what you have completed and what remains to be completed.
Courses must be completed with a score of 70% or greater in the post test to be listed as completed.

Step 5: Complete the Certification Process
For those who complete a learning program, fill-out the “Learning Program Completions Form to receive your certificate. After completing the course, an option to print a certificate will appear.
This new resource provides you with training at your finger tips. We will also be working with supervisors to help them use this robust learning resource optimally. This is a partnership building tool for you and your supervisor to use in planning professional development opportunities.
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- Log in now
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SkillPort eLearning - Preliminary Check for Minimum Requirements
Requirement Information Java (V.1.4.2+) Java Not Detected.- Please be sure you have Java installed
- If Java is installed check that the Java browser plugin is enabled
- After authenticating, 'Allow' Java applets coming from SkillSoft Corporation when prompted
Flash (V.8+) You will need to have Flash installed (version 8 or greater). Adobe Reader You may want a to have a plugin installed for viewing PDF documents in your browser (if possible). Download: Adobe Reader. Browser Compatiblity - For PC: most browsers are supported. Safari (in Windows) is not recommended
- For Mac: Safari is recommended
- For Linux (SUSE® Linux – 9.2+): Chrome is not supported
- For iOS: No support at this time. An HTML5 site is currently under development and testing.
For more information, please reference the support site for up to date browser compatiblity information.
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- Navigating eLearning
- Quick Start Guide (pdf)
- On-line Tutorials (Adobe Flash Required)
- SkillPort Overview Tour - Duration Time: approx 3 minutes Play Now
- My Plan Guided Tour - Duration Time: approx 3 minutes Play Now
- My Progress Guided Tour - Duration Time: approx 3 minutes Play Now
- Search & Learn Guided Tour - Duration Time: approx 4 minutes Play Now
- Catalog Guided Tour - Duration Time: approx 2.5 minutes Play Now
- FAQ
- What browsers are supported for PC and Mac?
- Please check the support site for up to date browser compatiblity information.
- Support documentation can be found here.
- If you're having trouble, check your browser for compatibility.
- Will I be able to use skillport with unsupported browser?
- Browsers/versions that are noted as 'Not Supported' have known issues and will not function correctly in the skillport environment.
Other browsers that are not on the list may or may not function correctly but support is not available in that case.
For example; One user reports success using Google Chrome but there was an error message ("File: registration.cfm func: sniff() Failed to detect browser version") that needed to be acknowledged before contininuing in Skillport.
- Browsers/versions that are noted as 'Not Supported' have known issues and will not function correctly in the skillport environment.
- How do I enable accessibility options such as Section 508 compliance for use on Skillport?
- Once logged in, you can set your accessibility preferences in your user profile. Click your user name in the upper right hand corner of this window. Then choose the Edit tab. Next click preferences and check the box for accessibility.
Please refer to the attached screen shot and let us know if you have any questions.
- Once logged in, you can set your accessibility preferences in your user profile. Click your user name in the upper right hand corner of this window. Then choose the Edit tab. Next click preferences and check the box for accessibility.
Please refer to the attached screen shot and let us know if you have any questions.
- What browsers are supported for PC and Mac?
