July 31, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions


Below is a list of frequently asked questions about the Professional Development Online Training. Click on a question to view the answer.



Can I print a certificate for the course?
Yes, at the end of each course you are given the opportunity to print a certificate of completion for the course. This certificate will serve as a permanent record of your completion of the course and may be submitted to your school district.



I had trouble printing the certificate at the end of the course, how do I got back and print or save the certificate again?
In order to go back and print or save a course certificate for the online training that you've already completed follow the steps below:
  1. Go to www.coursecollection.com.
  2. Log in with your user information that you used to take the course.
  3. When you get to the ‘course list’ page scroll to the bottom of the course list. Click on the link 'print a course certificate'.
  4. When you click on the link you will be sent to a page that lists all course that you have completed along with the completion date. Click on the course name.
  5. On the next page click on the button “Print Certificate”.
  6. Your certificate will be re-generated and you can either save the PDF file, print it, or both, depending on your preference.

    Note: If you do not see a course that you believe you completed, that indicates that you have not filled out a course evaluation; therefore, cannot print your certificate.



Can I print the course itself?
No, you cannot print a copy of the course, but there is a handout at the end of each course that you may print to reference the topics covered in the course. The handout contains a course outline, helpful websites, and a glossary of terms.



Will my school be notified when I complete a course, and if so how long will it take?
Course usage and course completion is tracked in ‘real-time’. Therefore, your school administrators can view reports at any time showing who has taken a course and how much time each individual has spent.



Does the online training count toward New Jersey’s in-service professional development training requirements?
Yes, NCADD’s training courses count toward New Jersey’s in-service professional development training requirement.



How many in-service training hours are required in the State of New Jersey?
New Jersey requires 100 hours of in-service training for every five-year period. More information on professional training requirements is located on the NJ Department of Education website.



How long will it take me to complete each course and how much does it count towards the NJ professional devleopment requirement?
The amount of time that it takes each student to complete each course will vary based on a few factors including the speed of the computer the student is using and the speed at which the student reads and absorbs the information presented. Usually, students complete each course in 1-2 hours.



I am a teacher in the state of New Jersey. Can I order NCADD’s classes separately for my own use or does my school district need to order the course for me?
At this time, you may not order the courses individually. The courses must be ordered by your school district for use by all educators and administrators within the district.



I am an educator, but I don’t live in New Jersey. Would these courses be beneficial to me? Do you offer courses for other states?
While the awareness training courses offered by NCADD of Middlesex County contain a lot of information that is useful to an educator living in any state, they do contain some New Jersey- specific information on state statutes and administrative code. Please contact our training partner, MindCross Training and Consulting, at training@mindCross.com to learn about what courses are available for other states or to discuss customizing the training for your state.



I am the training coordinator for my school district. What useful administration tools does NCADD’s Professional Development Training for Educators program provide for me?
NCADD’s Professional Development Training for Educators series provides several advantages for training coordinators and school administrators. Our courses provide tracking information including who took a particular course and how much time each student spent on a course. Administrators may access the course evaluations completed by each student. In each course, quizzes are required ensuring that students review and process the information that is presented in the course. At the end of each course, students have the ability to print a certificate of completion which they can then use for tracking purposes for their own files.