DOT/TSI Online Training Center Student User Guide

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DOT/TSI Online Training Center Student User Guide
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Sponsor: Transportation Safety Institute - http://www.tsi.dot.gov
Support: Bright Brains, Inc. - 713.621.1100 - [email protected] - http://www.brightbrains.com
5858 Westheimer Road, Suite 405, Houston, Texas 77057
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DOT/TSI Online Training Center
Student User Guide
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User Guide - Introduction
Welcome to the DOT TSI Online Training Center, a powerful training
delivery and management system that allows you to conveniently access and
take Web-based training courses. This User Guide provides the information
you need to get started immediately.
The DOT TSI Online Training Center is administered by Bright Brains. If
you have further questions after reading the User Guide, please send an email
to [email protected] or call Bright Brains Customer Support
toll free at (866) 427-2467.
© 1999-2005 Bright Brains, Inc.
All Right Reserved
(TSIDOT.USERGUIDE.082005)
Sponsor: Transportation Safety Institute - http://www.tsi.dot.gov
Support: Bright Brains, Inc. - 713.621.1100 - [email protected] - http://www.brightbrains.com
5858 Westheimer Road, Suite 405, Houston, Texas 77057
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User Guide - Creating a student account
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Step 1 – Register with the DOT TSI Online Training Center
Creating a student account with the DOT TSI Online Training Center
is free. Registration is required before you purchase or use any of the
courses offered. You only need to register once, no matter how many
courses you purchase. This student account allows you to access your
courses, see and modify your personal information- including your
personal password, as well as access your transcript.
When you create an account, you provide information that allows us to
contact you, if necessary, and allows us to keep records as required by
some government regulations and employers. However, we always protect
the privacy of our students.
DOT TSI Online Training Center
For additional information on privacy, go to
http://www.motorcarriertraining.com and click the Privacy Statement link
at the bottom of the page.
To create a Student Account, follow these steps:
1. Open a Web browser and go to: http://www.motorcarriertraining.com.
This takes you to the homepage for the DOT TSI Online Training
Center.
2. In the upper right corner, click the link titled "Create a new account."
This opens a new pop-up window.
3. Follow the directions and complete the form. Make sure you include
all of the required information.
4. When you have successfully registered, you will be given a unique
username and password. This is what you use to log in to the DOT
TSI Online Training Center.
Please store your username and password in a secure location. This is for
your use only. If you suspect your password has been compromised at any
time, please change it immediately.
Provide Account Information
Important: If you forget your username and/or password, click on the “Forgot
log-on information?” link and enter the information requested to receive
your log-on information. You can also contact Customer Support direct
at 713-952-1100. Please do not reregister if you already have a student
account set-up.
Review Account Details
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Sponsor: Transportation Safety Institute - http://www.tsi.dot.gov
Support: Bright Brains, Inc. - 713.621.1100 - [email protected] - http://www.brightbrains.com
5858 Westheimer Road, Suite 405, Houston, Texas 77057
User Guide - Purchasing Courses
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Step 2 – Select a Course or Courses for Purchase
The DOT TSI Online Training Center provides a range of courses to
choose from. You can take one, a few, or all the courses offered. Discounts
may apply if you purchase multiple courses at once.
There are two different methods for purchasing a course or courses: without
logging in first, or after logging in.
To purchase a course without logging in first,
follow these steps:
1. Open a Web browser and go to: http://www.motorcarriertraining.com.
This takes you to home page for the DOT TSI Online Training
Center.
2. On the left side of the page, select the “Catalog” box. A new page shows
you the list of course titles available.
3. To find out more information about any of the course, click the course
title. A popup window appears with specific course information,
including the course:
• Overview
• Objectives
• Delivery Method
• Approximate Length
• Features
• Regulations
• CEUs
• Price.
DOT TSI Online Training Center
4. When you have made your selection, click the “Buy Now” link. A
popup window appears. At this time, you are asked to provide the
username and password you acquired in Step 1.
Note: If you are not already registered, you can register at this time.
5. Follow the directions to purchase courses using your credit card.
DOT TSI Online Catalog
6. When you have completed the steps for purchase, you end up on the “My
Account > My Assignments” page where your purchases are listed.
My Assignments
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Order Confirmation
Sponsor: Transportation Safety Institute - http://www.tsi.dot.gov
Support: Bright Brains, Inc. - 713.621.1100 - [email protected] - http://www.brightbrains.com
5858 Westheimer Road, Suite 405, Houston, Texas 77057
User Guide - Purchasing Courses
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Step 2 – Select a Course or Courses for Purchase
To purchase a course after logging in first,
follow these steps:
1. Open a Web browser and go to: http://www.motorcarriertraining.com.
This takes you to homepage for the DOT TSI Online Training Center.
2. Type your username and password in the boxes provided in the upper
left, then click the “Go” button. This takes you to the “My Assignments”
page.
3. In the top menu bar, select “Catalog.” You will see a list of the course
titles available.
a. Drop-down boxes at the top allow you to search for specific titles.
b. The “Print Catalog” button allows you to print a list of the available
titles.
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4. “Learn More” is a link. When you click it, a pop-up window appears
with specific course information, including the course:
• Overview
• Objectives
• Delivery Method
• Approximate Length
• Features
• Regulations
• CEUs
• Price.
5. When you have made your selection, click the “Buy Now” link. A
pop-up window appears. Follow the directions to purchase courses
using your credit card.
DOT TSI Online Catalog
6. When you have completed the steps for purchase, you end up on the “My
Account > My Assignments” page where your purchases are listed.
My Assignments
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Order Confirmation
Sponsor: Transportation Safety Institute - http://www.tsi.dot.gov
Support: Bright Brains, Inc. - 713.621.1100 - [email protected] - http://www.brightbrains.com
5858 Westheimer Road, Suite 405, Houston, Texas 77057
User Guide - Taking Courses
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Step 3 – Take Your Course
Now that you are signed up, you can take your course at your convenience,
24-hours a day, seven days a week. In order to finish a course, you must
complete each Lesson, do each required Laboratory Exercise, pass each
Exam, and meet any other requirements listed for the course. Please be
aware that this training can be taken over multiple sessions, you are not
required to finish it all at once. As you complete each module, they are
checked off in the Overview so you can always know how much work you
have left.
By following Step 2, you should have ended up on the “My Assignments”
page.
If you are returning, to access this page, do the following:
1. Open a Web browser and go to: http://www.motorcarriertraining.com.
This takes you to homepage for the DOT TSI Online Training Center.
2. Type your username and password in the boxes provided in the upper
left, then click the “Go” button. This takes you to the “My Assignments”
page.
My Assignments
From the “My Assignments” page, you see a list of Course
titles. To begin a course, follow these steps:
1. Click the title of the course you want to start. This takes you to the “Task
Overview” page for that course.
2. The “Task Overview” page lists the Lesson titles for that course. Click
the first Lesson title in the list. A new window opens.
Note: If the new window does not appear, please make sure you do not have a
pop-up blocker turned on. See “System Requirements” to find out how to turn
off your pop-up blocker.
3. Within this new window, read the Completion Requirements and put a
check in the box next to “Failure to meet criterion.” Also read the User
Agreement. Click “I Agree” at the bottom of the page to continue.
4. You are now on the first page of the course. Above the word
“Introduction” there is a link to the “Quick Start Tutorial.” If this
is your first time
taking a DOT TSI
Online course, you
may find it helpful
to view this tutorial
by clicking on the
link. This short,
narrated animation
will help you get
the most out of your
course experience.
Course
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Task Overview
Completion Requirement
Sponsor: Transportation Safety Institute - http://www.tsi.dot.gov
Support: Bright Brains, Inc. - 713.621.1100 - [email protected] - http://www.brightbrains.com
5858 Westheimer Road, Suite 405, Houston, Texas 77057
User Guide - Conclusion
That is all you need to get started in the DOT TSI
Online Training Center!
If you have further questions, you will find “Help” buttons throughout the
top menu of DOT TSI Online Training Center after you log in and in the
course pages.
• The “Help” button that appears in the top menu bar of “My Account”
pages takes you to the Help Center popup window where you can browse
for additional information or contact Customer Support.
• The “About this page” links in the upper right corner of the “My Account”
pages give you additional information on each page.
• From within a course, you can also reach the Help Center by clicking the
“Help” button on the upper right portion of the course window.
• Also within the course, you will see “Help” buttons on interactions.
These appear in the lower right corner of the interaction, and provide
additional information on how to use the interaction.
Remember, Bright Brains Customer Support is just an email or phone call
away. You can contact us by email at [email protected]
or by phone at (866) 427-2467.
© 1999-2005 Bright Brains, Inc.
All Right Reserved
(TSIDOT.USERGUIDE.082005)
Sponsor: Transportation Safety Institute - http://www.tsi.dot.gov
Support: Bright Brains, Inc. - 713.621.1100 - [email protected] - http://www.brightbrains.com
5858 Westheimer Road, Suite 405, Houston, Texas 77057
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