Simplilearn LMS User Guide

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 Index

1. Registration – slide 3
2. Setting Up Your Account – slide 6
3. Setting Up Focus Course - slide 9
4. Learning Path – slide 13
5. Learning Environment
• Self-Learning – slide 14
• Live Virtual Classes – slide 15
• Cisco WebEx Instructions – slide 19
• Projects – slide 23
• Labs – slide 24
• Learning Tools: Help & Support – slide 25
• Learning Tools: Notes – slide 26
• Learning Tools: ELVC – slide 27
6. Mobile App – slide 28
Registration
After you are added to the
Simplilearn Learning Management
System as a learner, you will
receive an email.

Click on the URL to log in to your

company’s learner account and
activate the course(s) assigned to
you.

Recommended browsers:
• Google Chrome
• Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
Registration
The first time you log in to your account, you are required to go through a three-step setup that
prompts you to fill in your profile and design a custom study plan.

Step 1: Set up your Simplilearn profile

➢ Your username will be your email
➢ Please complete the form
and select “I agree to be
contacted over mail”
➢ Click “Sign Up”

NOTE: If your organization has implemented Single Sign

On(SSO), this slide will not be displayed.
Registration
Note: This is the default login
slide of your learning portal. To
start or return to your course, you
need to
enter the portal’s URL
(<<customer>>.lms.simplilearn.co
m) in the browser and log in.

Please bookmark the URL for

future access.

NOTE: If your organization has

implemented Single Sign On(SSO),
this slide will not be displayed.
 Setting Up Your Account
Step 2: Select a study plan
➢ A study plan is a self-commitment made at
the beginning of your learning journey, where
you commit to the number of hours a week
you intend to dedicate to learning Simplilearn
courses. Select the number of hours and
then click “Proceed.”
➢ You can also set a date by which you want to
complete the course.
➢ Email reminders are set to keep you on
track in case you do not meet your Study
Plan for two consecutive weeks.
Setting Up Your Account
Step 3: Click START LEARNING

Prompt to download mobile apps for learning

on the go
Unique App Features:

➢ Offline Viewing: This feature lets you download course

content (videos and interactive elements) and view it
without internet connection. All videos will be saved in the
app.

➢ Manage your download preferences. This help you:

➢ Download over wifi only

➢ Clear downloaded data
Setting Up Your Account
After setting up your account, you will be taken to the learner dashboard. A learner will land on this slide for
every new session. 6 7 5

1. Search for courses

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2. Set up a Focus Course
3. Start learning courses
4. Switch between OSL courses or 1

Learning Path as set by the manager

5. View or edit your profile information 2
6. Access Knowledge repository
7. Interact with a professional
community of learners

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Setting Up Focus Course
A Focus Course is a course to which you dedicate all your Study Plan hours. Depending on your Study
Plan, the course is broken down into structured weekly learning goals, allowing you to keep track of what
you learn/should learn each week to maintain a suitable learning pace.

To create a Focus Course:

1. Click on “Create a Focus Course”
2. Select your course 3
3. Select “Proceed”

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Setting Up Focus Course

To create a Focus Course:

1. Click on “Create a Focus Course.”

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2. Select your course.
3. Select “Proceed."
4. Edit your Study Plan (if you wish) by
either using the slider or by defining
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the exact date you’d like to
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complete the course.
5. Select “Proceed.”

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Setting Up Focus Course
Setting up a focus course is not mandatory. You can proceed without it and set it up later.

1. To proceed without setting up a focus

course, select “No Thanks.”
2. If you need to set up a focus course
later, click on the three dots at the
bottom-right corner of the course and
select “Set as Focus Course.”
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3. If you’ve already set a Focus Course, it
will be distinctly visible with a full
outline 3
Setting Up Focus Course
You have now set up your focus course and can get an overview of the tasks you’re expected to complete
according to your study plan.

To get started with your Week 1 task

list, select “Go To My Tasks”
Learning Path
Your courses are arranged in a Learning Path. A Demo
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Learning Path is a custom path built by the
enterprise admin for the learners. There could be 2
mandatory and elective courses in a learning
path.

1) Name of the Learning Path assigned to you

2) The Learning Path is made up of “Steps.” Each
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“Step” is made up of one or more courses.
3) Each course is represented by a course tile. The
course tile is a square graphic with the course title 4
and validity information on it.
4) The course tile with the “Live Classes” icon is where
you would visit to sign up for and attend Live Virtual
Classes.
Important Note: “Live Virtual Class – Register and
Attend” - please don’t skip this step as it will impact
the successful progression of your program. Signing
up for classes in this course tile is mandatory.
Start Learning
To get started with your course, select Start Now. This will take you to the course’s Learning
Environment.

Changing your focus course/study plan

• At any point during your learning, if you
wish to change your focus course or study
plan, click on the edit(pen) icon next to it.
Learning Environment
Self-Learning

Once you select a course, the self-learning tab is the first thing you see.
All sections are divided into lessons. You will see your progress bar fill as you watch the videos in each lesson.

Progress bar
Learning Environment – Live Virtual Classes
• Once you’ve accessed the course, click on the
“Live Classes” tab and register for the class that
is convenient for you. Each class has one or
more sessions and the schedule can be found
on the class tile.
Please note that you must register for the class
before it starts.
• The blue register button will change to an
option to join the class.
• You will also be able to download class recordings
from this screen after the class is complete.

Time zone will appear based

on what time zone you select during
the registration process.
Learning Environment – Live Virtual Classes
Reviewing Recorded Live Sessions
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Step 1:
Log into the course tile “Live Virtual Class – Signup and
Attend,” and click on the Live Classes Tab.

Downloads will be available approximately 3-5 hours

after the session has ended. Click on “Download
Recordings” to see the recordings available to you.

Step 2:
Click the downloads icon; this will launch a download
window that will open the recording.

Step 3:
A reminder for enabling browser pop-ups will appear on
your screen. The download will open in a new window and
appear at the bottom of the screen.
Learning Environment – Live Virtual Classes
Reviewing Recorded Live Sessions

NBR players need to be downloaded to view the session

recordings.
This can be downloaded from the Live Classes screen.

Step 1: Download the player from Live Classes Screen

Step 2: Install the player
Step 3: Select the downloaded video file to play the
recording
Learning Environment – Cisco WebEx
Instructions

While launching a class and using Chrome, you may be

prompted to install the Cisco WebEx Extension.
Users who already have Cisco WebEx capability on
their device will not experience this workflow.
1. Click on “Add to Chrome”
2. A pop-up box titled - Add “Cisco Webex
Extension”? will pop-up
3. Click Add extension
4. You will receive confirmation that Cisco WebEx
Extension has been added to Chrome
5. The class WebEx will launch
Learning Environment – Cisco WebEx
Instructions

If you choose to join the audio conference using a

phone over computer, you will need to call into the
meeting.

In the WebEx platform, do the following:

• Click Use Phone
• Enter your phone number
• You will receive a phone call
• Enter the attendee ID and Access code displayed
on the WebEx screen
• You’ll be connected to the audio through your
phone
Learning Environment – Cisco WebEx Instructions

If you choose to use your computer for audio, click "Call Using Computer."
You will have the opportunity to test your microphone and headset/speakers before connecting to the
conference.
Learning Environment – Cisco WebEx
Instructions

After launching the live class and connecting to

audio, you will see the Cisco Webex Meeting.
Webcam
disabled by
default
Please note the following:
1. Your webcam will be disabled automatically
as the presenter will be sharing the screen
2. You are able to use the chat, indicated in
the screenshot shown here, to
communicate with the instructor and
teaching assistant.
Learning Environment -
Projects
Projects are vital part of your learning as they
help you apply your knowledge in the real world.
• Click on the “Assessments” Tab.
• Your project(s) will be listed here to review
instructions.
• Click on the “Submit” button when you’re ready to
submit your projects to our experts.
• A pop-up window will provide further information
on how to submit your project details.
• Your projects will be reviewed by Simplilearn
experts, and you will be notified via email about
the pass/fail status of your project with comments.
Learning Environment - Labs
• Practice labs are the one of the core components
of Simplilearn’s courses/programs with which the
learners will get an hands-on experience to
develop the practical skills along with the
theoretical knowledge they acquire through Live
Classes/Online Self Learning content.
• The learners can access the labs anytime within
the course validity
Learning Environment
Learning Tools – Help & Support
• Clicking the “Help & Support” icon will
open a new browser window and take you
to a slide that shows program-specific
FAQs and other helpful information.
• If you need assistance with anything
related to Simplilearn, you can access
“Help & Support” to find our contact details.
Learning Environment
Notes
• This feature allows you to take notes and review these at a later time. Your notes will be time
stamped and stored (once
you select “Save”) under “My Notes” to make it easier for you to know which video details your
notes.
Exclusive Live Classes - ELVC
• ELVC (Exclusive Live Virtual Class) is an
exclusive offering to enterprise customers
on demand

• This is different from GLVC (Global Live

Virtual Classroom) offering where the
learners from both Enterprise and
Consumer business register for the same
classes and attend them from the LMS.

• ELVCs need be assigned to the

enterprises by the CSMs and the
enterprise admin needs to assign learners
to the required ELVC
Mobile App
Simplilearn Mobile – Learning on the go!
• Download the Simplilearn App from your Apple or Google Play Store
• Download the WebEx App to join live classes from the Simplilearn App
• Before you login using the app, ensure you’ve completed the registration process by clicking the link
in the email as mentioned in the previous part of this guide.

Simplilearn App WebEx App

NOTE: If your organization has implemented Single Sign On(SSO), you can’t access mobile app
Mobile App • RESOURCES – Includes additional Simplilearn
resources like articles, e-books, and webinars
• EXPLORE COURSES – Allows you to browse
Simplilearn’s public course library
• MY COURSES – Shows your current learning path
• HELP & SUPPORT – Shows FAQs, and you can
raise a support ticket to get your queries resolved
• MY ACCOUNT – Allows you to share and rate the
app, delete all downloaded material, download on the
cellular network, and audio playback in background
mode
• PRIVACY POLICY – Reviews our privacy policy

Clicking on the 3
lines in the upper
left-hand corner will
take you to the app
menu.
App Menu
Mobile App
You’ll notice six tabs listed under the video, along with the modules listed for the
course below that. Let’s break each tab down:

• SYLLABUS – This tab shows you all modules within the course and allows you to
navigate between different lessons. Note that this only represents one course.
If you want to see lessons in another course, click the small arrow in the upper
left-hand corner to navigate back to the learning path.
• LIVE CLASSES – This tab is only applicable in the course titled “Live Class Signup
and Attend.” All other courses have this tab but will not have anything available.
Remember, to launch a live class, you will also need to download the WebEx app.
• NOTES - This tab represents the notes you’ve taken in the course and allows you
to
take additional notes.
• CERTIFICATE – This displays current course certificate status.
• DOWNLOADS – This allows you to download relevant documents pertaining to
the course materials.
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