Building A Better U

Overview

Building a Better U offers training courses to certification preparation, videos to jobs aids, and quick references to customized courses. Professional development just got easier with the help of our e-Learning System. There are over 3,500 FREE courses that include reference materials and simulations.

Our e-Learning System is accessed from the convenience of the computer and executed at a time and pace suitable for you. Building a Better U has courses covering professional development topics pertinent for everyone on campus. Building a Better U is a great tool for all Faculty and Staff to meet the Professional Development Policy, as well as getting students a step ahead for life after graduation.

Getting Started: How to access

• Log in to your MyGeorgiaSouthern.
• Click the e-Learning System link found in the MyServices box. If you have trouble accessing Building a Better U from this link, go to http://browser.skillport.com to check your flash, java and pop-up settings. For a detailed description of instructions go to our quick start guide.
• Click on the Catalog tab to browse courses. When browsing, highlight a folder and click on it to expand the selection topics.
• When you have the desired course highlighted, click on it for more details. On the details page, you will see three icons for quick action.
  • The first icon is the Play button that will immediately launch the course.
  • The second icon is the Add to MyPlan button that will then ask you for a goal and an optional due date if you would like to set one. By adding a course to your MyPlan, when you subsequently log in simply click on the MyPlan tab on the left side of the screen to access the course.
  • The Job Aids/Skillbriefs button will immediately move the details page to the Job Aids and Skillbrief links. These links lead to quick reference materials without having to take the interactive class.

For more instruction, please view the Employee/Student User Guide