Getting Started With DAU CredentialsIdentifying available credential programs

Step 1: Click here to learn about DAU Credentialing and the programs that are available for registration.

Step 2: Select the GET STARTED NOW button for a credential of interest.

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NOTE: If you do not have an active session, you may be prompted to login with your Smartcard (CAC) or Username and Password before you will be able to continue with the steps that follow.

Credential RegistrationRequesting enrollment into a credential program

Step 3: Select the Request button.

NOTE: You will be redirected to your online transcript where the credential that you have requested will now display as an Activelearning object along with any other course enrollments that remain in a registered/active status.

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Managing CredentialsReviewing coursework required to satisfy credential requirements

Step 4: From the Transcript page, select the Manage button to identify the training required to earn each credential.

NOTE: If you request enrollment into multiple credential programs, you will need to manage each credential area individually.

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If you already have active training, on your transcript, you may choose the Certification filter to locate

all of your enrolled DAU Credential programs.

Satisfying Credential Training RequirementsIdentifying courses you need to complete

Step 5: Review the courses identified under the CERTIFICATION heading. Pay close attention to the sub-headings in this section as this will identify required training vs. personalized options that you may choose from.

Step 6: Take note to the STATUS of each course that is identified on this list. You may find that you have already complete one or more of the training requirements if a Completed status is already recorded. Otherwise, you will need to take action to register into courses that reflect a Not Activated or Pending Prior Training status.

NOTE: Courses that reflect a Pending Prior Training status will not become accessible until a prerequisite has been satisfied. In the example depicted above, ACQ 165 must have a Completed status before requesting enrollment into ACQ 265.

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Satisfying Credential Training RequirementsUnderstanding types of training

Step 7: Now that you have an understanding as to which courses you will need to complete, you should take a moment to review the TYPE of training that’s applicable to each enrollment so that you can plan accordingly.

Curriculum: Self-Paced Online Training (DAU)Event: Instructor-Led Training (DAU)Online Class: External Training Requirement

NOTE: Enrollment into Curriculum (online training) and Event (instructor-led training) requirements is not automatic when starting a new credential program. Please refer to the next four slides for course registration guidance.

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Satisfying Credential Training RequirementsCourse registration by training type – OLT

Step 8: To begin one of the online training (OLT) courses associated with your credential program, simply choose the Request link that appears under the Options column. A pop-up window will appear outlining the course description and a list learning objects thatcorrespond with the course’s training requirements and supplemental resources.

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Step 9: Scroll to the bottom of the pop-up window and choose the Request button to finalize your OLT enrollment.

Satisfying Credential Training RequirementsCourse registration by training type – OLT cont.

Step 10: Once your OLT enrollment request has been finalized, the “Request” link should then be replaced by Open Curriculum. Select this link to navigate into the course player and “Launch” the associated learning content.

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NOTE: Your OLT course will also appear as an independent learning object within the Active view of your Transcript page. This will make it easy to resume training in-between login sessions.

Satisfying Credential Training RequirementsCourse registration by training type – ILT

Step 11: Access your affiliation-specific registration website to review schedules and request enrollment into any instructor-led training (ILT) events that are associated with your credential program.

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Satisfying Credential Training RequirementsCourse registration by training type – external training

If you are enrolled in a credential program that includes external training (an “Online Class”), no action will be required of you.

As in the above depiction of the “Digital Engineering for DoD Consumers” credential, the external training is a college-level course provided through a DAU partnership with Coursera. Within a week of your credential registration you should expect to receive an email containing your Coursera licensing information and guidance on how to access the external course that is related to your credential program.

Satisfying Credential Training RequirementsCourse registration by training type – exam

If you are enrolled in a credential program that includes a final exam, the navigation to satisfy this requirement is similar to that of online training (OLT). Simply choose the Request link and, as long as the other credential requirements have been satisfied, you will immediately be able to choose Launch Test to begin.

NOTE: If your exam includes essay questions, your submission will be manually graded by DAU faculty prior to the issuance of your credential.

Credential AchievementObtaining your certificate

Upon completion of all requirements, your credential will remain visible in the Active view of your transcript. However, the status will change from “In Progress” to “Certified.” Once this status has been achieved, you will be able to download/print your credential certificate of achievement from the Manage screen.

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Quick Enrollment OptionsWant to obtain additional credentials?

You may search or browse for credentials at any time by logging into the DAU Virtual Campus.

Browse All Credentials: From the home page you may select the EARN A DAU CREDENTIAL button to view all credential areas that are available for registration.

After selecting a Credential, click on the button to get started.

1. You may search a credential by name or type in the word “credential” to perform a generic, all-inclusive search.

2. Select a Credential from the predictive results or press ENTER on your keyboard to view all results in full screen view.

Use the Global Search: This predictive search bar, located in the upper-right corner of the Virtual Campus website, helps users search for credential offerings by keyword from any screen in the system.

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