Profiles and Accounts
How do I get a login for the our learning site?
Send an email to learn@iri.org. We will aim to have your account set up within 2 working days. If not, we will contact you.
I forgot my password, how can I reset it?
Visit the Courses page, and click Reset Password on the right. An email will be sent to you with a new password. Please be aware that the email will be sent referencing NetDimensions in the Subject line.
How can I change my password?
After logging in, click on the User Profile button on the top right (the image of a person). This will give you options to change your personal settings, including your password.
I want to change the language of the LMS site. How should I do that?
The option of changing the site language from English to Spanish or French is available on the login page, however once you are logged in some of the site may still be in English. You will get more translation by going into your settings and switching to a specific language.
LMS Courses
How do I enroll in a LMS course?
Once you are logged in, click on the Learning Center tab. You will then see a link to browse or search course. Click on the course you would like to register for and it will show an Enroll button that you can use to register for the course.
How long do the LMS courses take?
This information is available for some courses, but not all. When you click on the course, if the information is available, it will be shown on the enrollment page. Times vary from course to course, but all are flexible in that you can return to where you last left off and move at your own personal pace. Some courses provided will insist that you move at a certain pace, but all this information will be given to you when you open the course details.
Can I resume a course where I left off?
Many courses offer the option to save your location within a course and return to it later. If you wish to resume a course later on, click the Bookmark icon within a course and your current location will be saved. The next time you login and access that course, you will be returned to your bookmarked location.
eCornell Courses
How do I enroll in an eCornell course?
Enroll in courses of interest in the IRI portal here. Once you have selected which course you would like to enroll in, you will be able to see the dates available for the class and select a start date that best aligns with your schedule. Once you checkout with the course, you will follow the prompts to enter your email address and create a password in order to create an eCornell account. Complete your purchase and check the screen and your email for confirmation of your transaction.
What if I have to drop or transfer a course that I have enrolled in?
To drop the course or request a transfer to a new start date, email droptransfer@ecornell.com BEFORE the course begins. When you email eCornell to request a transfer to a new start date, be sure to include in your email what time frame you prefer the course to start
I’m thinking of completing a certificate within eCornell? How much might that be?
Most certificates range in course requirements, with the minimum and maximum requirements somewhere between 5 and 8 courses. At our discounted rate, that is no more than $320.
What if I can’t finish the course I enrolled in?
IRI pays for every seat in an eCornell course and if you enroll in a course, you are expected to attend. It is very important to plan accordingly when you are choosing to elect a course to complete. The following are the consequences for not completing for a course for which you registered and did not complete.
1st Incomplete = Warning
2nd Incomplete = 6-month suspension from registering for eCornell courses
Professional Development Policy
There are so many great courses and opportunities. Is there a ceiling to my participation?
We know we are really excited about the potential for staff to participate in a wide-variety of development opportunities. Per the policy, staff are eligible for up to:
- Tuition Reimbursement – $1,000 , per calendar year, for continuing education and non-degreed programs of study offered by accredited programs in a field of study related to the employee’s job or to a reasonable predictable future assignment. Staff concurrently enrolled in the loan repayment and forgiveness program are not eligible for tuition reimbursement.
- Language Training – Up to $1500, per calendar year, for language specific courses.
- External courses and seminars. Up to $2000, external course and seminar fees related to the employee’s current area of specialization or which provide skills or knowledge related to higher level positions to which the employee aspires or to provide maintenance of current professional accreditations. This could include professional exams, certificates, and accreditations (e.g., PMP, CPA, SPHR, etc.).
Can any of our partners participate in these courses through the LMS or eCornell?
At the moment, the courses are only available to our employees and not to contractors, facilitators or outside participants.
Will the certificates be incorporated into promotions or the review process?
As part of the review process, staff have outlining personal goals which could be supported by the courses in the LMS or eCornell. However, certain courses or certificates will not be required for promotions.
Do all of these costs get covered by program budgets?
Costs would first be applied to an applicable program budget. The eCornell courses will all go towards the professional development fund