Taking Courses and Assessments

This guide walks you through completing courses, taking assessments, and tracking your professional development progress in PD Edge Learn.

Starting a Course

You can access courses from multiple locations in the Learn module.

From the Dashboard

1. Navigate to Learn → Dashboard

2. Find courses in these sections:

   • Continue Content - Resume courses you've started
   • Required Content - Courses assigned to you
   • Content Libraries - Browse organized course collections
   • Learning Paths - Sequential course progressions

3. Click the Play button (▶) on any course card to start

From Course Lists

1. Go to Learn → Courses or Learn → Assessments

2. Use filters to find specific content:

   • Search by course name or item number
   • Filter by Topic using the left sidebar
   • Filter by Status using the status buttons (Completed, Required, Not Started, In-progress)

3. Click the Play button on the course you want to take

Navigating Course Content

Once you start a course, you'll see the course player interface.

Course Structure

Courses are organized into:

• Chapters - Main content sections
• Sections - Individual learning units within chapters
• Digital Assets - Videos, PDFs, and other learning materials

Using the Course Player

1. Chapter Navigation: Click chapter headings in the left panel to expand sections
2. Progress Tracking: Your progress bar shows completion percentage for each chapter
3. Section Controls: Use Previous and Next buttons to move through content
4. Video Controls: For video content, you can pause, rewind, and adjust playback speed

Tracking Your Progress

The system automatically tracks your progress as you:

• Complete video segments (progress updates every 5 seconds)
• View PDF documents
• Complete interactive content
• Finish sections and chapters

Completing Assessments

Assessments test your knowledge and may be required for course completion or certification.

Assessment Types

You may encounter:

• Multiple Choice questions with single correct answers
• Multiple Selection questions allowing multiple correct answers
• Short Answer questions requiring text responses

Taking an Assessment

1. Click the Play button on the assessment
2. Read each question carefully
3. Select or enter your answers
4. Your responses save automatically as you work
5. Click Submit when finished

Assessment Results

After completing an assessment, you'll see:

• Final Score as a percentage
• Pass/Fail Status based on the passing score requirement
• Number of Attempts you've made
• Completion Date for your records

Retaking Assessments

If you don't pass an assessment on your first attempt, you can typically retake it.

Retaking Process

1. Return to the assessment from your course list
2. Click the Play button to start a new attempt
3. Your previous answers are cleared for the new attempt
4. Complete the assessment again

Multiple Attempts

• Each attempt is tracked separately in your results
• Your highest score typically counts as your final result
• Some assessments may limit the number of attempts allowed

Proctored Session Requirements

Some assessments require supervision through a proctored session.

Identifying Proctored Content

Proctored assessments show a Proctored indicator with a person icon (🚶).

Joining a Proctored Session

1. Enter Enroll Code: If your administrator provides an enroll code:

   • Navigate to the proctored assessment
   • Enter the enroll code when prompted
   • Wait in the lobby until the session starts

2. Pre-scheduled Sessions: For scheduled sessions:

   • You'll be automatically enrolled
   • Join the session at the designated time
   • Follow proctor instructions

Proctored Session Status

You may see these statuses:

• Waiting - Session hasn't started yet
• In Session - You can take the assessment
• Complete - Session has ended

Tracking Your Overall Progress

Monitor your professional development progress through several tools.

Progress Indicators

Look for these visual cues:

• Green backgrounds - Completed content
• Yellow backgrounds - Required content
• Orange indicators - In-progress content
• Red asterisks - Required with deadlines

Required Content Tracking

For required professional development:

• Due Dates appear if content has completion deadlines
• Required labels show mandatory training
• Progress percentages track your completion status

Certificates and Transcripts

Upon successful completion:

• Certificates are automatically generated for qualifying content
• Transcripts maintain your permanent learning record
• Both are accessible through your Learn dashboard

Getting Help

If you encounter issues:

• Contact your administrator for enroll codes or session access
• Check your internet connection for video playback issues
• Review assessment instructions if questions seem unclear
• Note completion deadlines for required content to avoid late penalties

Your professional development progress is automatically saved, so you can always return to continue where you left off.