Welcome to Missouri State University's web-based professional development, online registration, and learning management system. Through My Learning Connection, you will be able to browse and register for University sponsored professional and personal development activities, access your professional development transcript, print certificates, and have access to development related materials and information. This site serves as a centralized library of all professional and personal development opportunities available to employees that is searchable, designed to support specific learning plans, and accessible 24/7 for information and registration. My Learning Connection supports the registration for all classroom, online, and blended learning courses to assist us with providing learning opportunities for all of our employees.
Online Tutorials and Resources
The following online tutorials are designed to assist you with learning the basic functions of My Learning Connection and as a reference 24/7. The tutorials have audio and accompanying printable handouts. The content of these online tutorials cover the same topics that are in the classroom and lab sessions along with some additional information. There are Navigation buttons located at the bottom of the screen to adjust the sound and the video after you access the training.
Click on the link to start the online tutorial:
- How Do I Access My Learning Connection? (Video/Audio)
- How Do I Search The online Catalog to Find a Class? (Video/Audio)
- How Do I Register for a Class? (Video/Audio)
- How Do I Find My Transcript? (Video/Audio)
- How Do I View My Calendar, My Profile, and Personalize My Settings for My Learning Connection? (Video/Audio)
Click on the link for My Learning Connection Quick Guides:
- How Do I Access My Learning Connection? (PDF)
- Logging into the system
- Accessing the Community Forum and Help pages
- Logging out of the system
- How Do I Search the Online Catalog and Register for a Class? (PDF)
- Search the online catalog using filters
- Locate a class in the catalog
- Register for a class
- View my class lists online
- How Do I Access Online Compliance Training? (PDF)
- Search the online catalog for compliance courses
- Locate compliance courses
- Regsier for a compliance course
- Certify completion and print a certificate
- How Do I Access and Complete My Institutional Equity and Compliance Refresher Training Series? (PDF)
- Locate the course in My Current Class List under My Learning Portfolio
- Launch and complete both online training programs, Preventing Sexual Harassment and Prevenitng Employment Discrimination
- Complete my Post Test and Verifcation to document my online transcript in My Learning Connection
Overview of My Learning Connection Key Functions
My learning Connection is where Missouri State University employees can go to manage their professional and personal development. Employees can easily access their transcripts, class information, and any information related to their heir past, current, and future development opportunities. The following are the systems key features that are available 24/7 for employees to access via the portal, My Missouri State, from any computer:
- Course Catalog - A centralized, University wide online catalog of learning opportunities for employee. The My Learning Connection Course Catalog will have detail information on classes available to employees to include recommendations based on your role and functions at Missouri State University. The online catalog is searchable through keywords, filters, or through the calendar.
- Learning Plans - A series of related classes set up in a designated Learning Plan to assist you in achieving specific outcomes or training requirements such as New Employee Orientation or New Supervisor Training.
- Class Lists - A record of your current, completed, planned, and pending classes. Classes can be presented in the following formats: Instructor led in the classroom (ILT) , online WBT), and Blended (classroom and online).
- My Transcript - A printable record of all the classes you have completed to include any external classes or certifications you have submitted for inclusion in your transcript. Printable certificates available for classes completed after July 1, 2010. Please refer to the Duplicate Certificates link for classes completed prior to July 1, 2010.
- My Calendar - A calendar that you can personalized based on your work schedule and desired view that displays important dates such as classes you are registered for, classes available for registration, and deadlines that need to be met. The calendar can be set to display Personal, University, and Catalog information.
- iCal - Upcoming feature whereas the training calendar will tie into the University's calendar to display professional and personal development opportunities for employees.
- My Profile - A snapshot of your employee information that is downloaded through the HR Banner system for your viewing.
- Help - An online Help library for My Learning Connection located in the top menu. This section is generic to the system and contains applicable information for navigating the site. Please refer to the customized online tutorials below for specific information for My Learning Connection.
Please check back for additional information as we expand the application of My Learning Connection.
Who do I contact for help?
- Assistance with navigating My Learning Connection or registering for a class, please contact HR Employee Development and Performance, Paula Wilhelm at 836-4592 or Kristi Oetting at 836-5779.
- Assistance with accessing My Missouri State portal, please contact Computer Services Help Desk.
Upcoming New Features
Please check back as we add new features to the system.
How do I add my courses to My Learning Connection?
Please contact HR Employee Development and Performance at 836-4592/5779 for assistance in adding your courses and/or gaining access to manage your classes and registrations online.