Computer Based Training (CBT)

New User - Getting Started
Please review the following recommended minimum hardware and software requirements needed to run your CBT course.

Minimum Hardware Requirements to Run CBT VirtualCampus:
- Pentium-class PC
- Windows 95/98, or Windows NT 4.0
- 100 MB available hard drive space
- 32 MB RAM for Windows 95/98 or 64MB RAM for Windows NT
- 28.8 or faster Modem
- Netscape 4.5 or higher or Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher

About The Courses
The CBT courses are designed to work at modem speeds of 28.8Kbps or higher. However, the courses work best with a faster connection like DSL or cable. The very first time you run the course will be the slowest. The access speed will get faster each time you run the course as course information is loaded into the browser and course cache.

For a successful CBT experience, please print this tutorial to use as a reference.

Please note: MSTC does not provide technical support. MSTC has contracted with SkillSoft to provide technical support. The CBT Technical Support Helpline can be reached at 800.938.3247.

Mid-State Technical College CBT faculty will only provide assistance for uestions related to your CBT course content.

Please note-- All CBT Internet courses assume you have basic computer literacy skills. You should be able to use a mouse and a browser, create a directory, and have a fundamental understanding of the Windows operating system.

If you are not sure if you have enough background to take courses over the Internet, MSTC regularly offers traditional teacher-led, Computer Literacy classes for the beginning sudent.

For a successful CBT experience, please bookmark this page and print this tutorial to use as a reference.

Go to Mid-State’s web site and navigate to the CBT home page, which is located at http://www.mstc.edu/academics/cbt.

Step 1. Set your browser cache preferences. You will need to modify your browser cache settings to either "Every time" (Netscape) or "Every visit to the page" (Internet Explorer) so your current CBT course and test information is stored correctly.

A. For Netscape:
1. Go to Edit/Preferences
2. Select Advanced from the menu tree, then Cache.
3. Change the option at the bottom of the dialog box that starts "Document
in cache is compared to document on network:" to "Every time."

B. For Internet Explorer:
1. Go to Tools\Internet options
2. On the General tab, under Temporary internet files, click Settings.
3. Change "Check for newer versions of stored pages:" to "Every visit to the page."

Step 2. Choose the link labeled “Login to the Virtual Campus.”

Step 3. Select “Registered Student.”

Step 4. Be sure to bookmark the login page for quick access to your courses.

Step 5. Enter the user name and password from your welcome letter in the User ID and Password fields. If this is your first visit, you will want change your password by clicking the “Customize” link at the top of the MSTC SkillPort Home Page. In the Customize Your Account section of the next page click on “Update your User profile”. Here is where you will change your password. You may also edit the email address at this screen. After you have made your changes click “Update Profile”. Now click on “Home” to return to you MSTC SkillPort Home Page

Step 6. The course(s) for which you have registered will appear in the My Plan window on your MSTC SkillPort Home Page.

Step 7. If your course(s) contain multiple modules, select your course from the list. From the course module list click “GO” to launch the desired module. If your course contains only a single module you will click “GO” from the My Plan window on your MSTC SkillPort Home Page. If you click on the course or module name you will get a description. You can then launch the course by clicking “Play this Course”.

Step 8. Once you’re in the e-Learning window, choose a topic by clicking on the title.

Step 9. When you’ve finished working for the day, be sure to select “Exit” from the SkillSoft e-Learning window. Then “Log Out” from your MSTC SkillPort Home Page.

Step 10. To return to your course Login as described above and return to your course as described in item #4. Your previous work will be saved and you can resume the lesson.

Step 11. If you have technical problems refer to the enclosed document “Setting up Microsoft Internet Explorer fort CBT Courses” or call SkillPort Technical Support at 866.754.5435.

Step 12. When you have completed the course(s) please send a confirming email to: Dave.Colby@mstc.edu

Be sure to bookmark the login page for quick access to your courses.

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Contact: David E. Colby Associate Dean Business Division 715.342.3126 voice 715.342.3134 facsimile or email: dave.colby@mstc.edu