RAA Program Timeline

COMPLETE THE ORIENTATION MODULES

Orientation consists of e-Learning modules that cover the basics of what you need to know to navigate the RAA program. Once you complete these module covering the fundamentals of RAA you will have three more dedicated to the different systems used for training management. 

1. Getting Started with RAA: take a guided tour through the program's structure, expectations, and policies.
2. Getting Started with Canvas: an introduction to Duke's new learning platform which teaches the basics of navigation and how we use it in RAA.
3. Getting Started with the LMS & Zoom: Learn how we use the Duke Learning Management System for registration, transcripts, supervisor oversight. You may be a veteran of Zoom Meetings by now. However, we will show you the important settings required to participate in RAA virtual classroom sessions.

REGISTRATION ACCESS IS AVAILABLE AFTER COMPLETING ORIENTATION

Course Types

There are two types of classes available during Onboarding, self-paced online eLearning courses and Virtual Classroom sessions. Registration occurs in the Duke Learning Management System (LMS). 

• eLearning Modules are self-paced online learnings. You register for them in the LMS and can access them when it suits your schedule. You can even step away and pick up where you left off when you come back to complete them.
• Virtual Classroom courses are instructor-led sessions. You register for them in the LMS by selecting from our scheduled offerings. These are conducted in Zoom. 

Required vs. Suggested

Classes are either required or suggested based on your Learning Track. Review your Learning Track Homepage for more information on these courses and Phase 1 requirements.

Participants join RAA with various backgrounds. We do not mandate all courses because some people may be entering roles in research administration after years of working in these systems at Duke. This way new employees have an opportunity to learn systems skills and veterans don't have to sit through content they already know. .

BASIC SYSTEMS SKILLS ARE EXPECTED IN MANY PHASE 2 LEVEL COURSES.

Whether you learn by taking these classes or already have the experience, it is up to you to make sure that you know the basic content in these classes.

Monitor your class completions

RAA participants are responsible for monitoring their own program progress. Learning Track specific checklists and monitoring tools are available in Canvas to help identify which classes are required for your Learning Track. 

Additionally Canvas, LMS, and Training Tracker are set up so that you can track your progress throughout RAA, including during Phase 1. We recommend using the Training Tracker to monitor that your courses show up there after completing online modules hosted in the LMS.

ACCESS TO PHASE 2 COURSES IS LOCKED UNTIL YOU COMPLETE PHASE 1

Phase 2 LMS course registration is blocked until you complete Phase 1 and alert OERAF that you have completed your requirements. 

Submit the RAA Phase 2 Access Form to request your registration to be unlocked. 

SIGN-UP FOR SCHEDULED OFFERINGS IN THE LMS

Canvas contains a curated list of registration links for you to use to access and register for classes in the LMS. Each Learning Track is provided details for each course including the link to review all scheduled offerings currently available in the LMS. 

COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS IN PHASE 2

Assignments (AKA Homework)

Some courses will include homework assignments due before or after class. The assignment will be displayed in the appropriate Canvas Module for that course or it will be accessible in the navigation panel. Homework assigned before class is distributed 5 business days in advance of the class to give you time to complete it. Homework assigned after the course is due 10 business days after the session. Typical homework assignments may include watching a video or completing a worksheet. 

Quizzes

These are the most important benchmarks for completing RAA outside of passing the final exam. Each open-book quiz includes 15 questions pulled from the session's materials.  You will have 10 business days after the session and 2 attempts to achieve a mastery score of 80% or more. You can submit a quiz late for an additional 3 business days, however, there is a penalty of 1 point for late submissions.

You will need to repeat the course if you don't complete the quiz before the due date or don't pass. Be sure to rely on the materials provided in class to help you answer the questions and use your 2 attempts wisely.

Eligibility for the final exam is based on whether or not you have passed each quiz required by your Learning Track. 

Note: Every Phase 2 Virtual Classroom course includes a quiz across all Learning Tracks!

MONITOR YOUR QUIZ GRADES & Course Completions

Phase 2 progress is trackable based on the type of class you complete. 

• eLearning classes: Confirm that you are marked "successful" in the LMS or that the class is listed in your Training Tracker transcript
• Virtual Classroom: Confirm that you completed the require quiz and passed with an 80% or more

REGISTER FOR A TESTING SESSION

Testing sessions are offered every two weeks. They are scheduled on a varying schedule of morning or afternoons, normally between Wednesday-Thursday. 

Register for a session available in the LMS. The no-show fee is waived for these sessions. 

PASS THE EXAM TO GET CERTIFIED

You will have 4 hours to complete the Final Exam in Sakai. Each proctoring session begins with a short meeting to discuss the instructions and expectations for the exam.

The number of questions on the exam depends on the Learning Track and optional courses you select. Exams range from 65 - 80 questions. 

Participants need to score an 80% or more to pass.