Course Duration: A time-frame of two weeks from the time the course begins is allowed for completion
Regularly scheduled throughout the year
No credit hours are currently available for this course
Who attends this course (in priority of eligibility): LVERs and DVOPs; VETS Staff; WIA and/or employment service staff working with veterans; and federal, state and local government employees on a space-available basis.
Description: Basic Veterans' Benefits is NVTI's first entirely online course. This self-paced course consists of general information about VA benefits, such as education programs, disability compensation, VA pension and health care services. This course is not intended to make the service provider an “expert” in VA Benefits, but to give a basic working knowledge about certain VA programs. The course includes reading assignments, quizzes, research assignments, online discussion boards and a final evaluation.
Course Competencies: After completing the course, participants will: 1) be aware of the basic VA benefits necessary to assist the targeted groups, 2) know where to refer veterans for services they need or desire, and 3) have established a network of contacts in federal, state and local veteran service organizations.
Requirements for Taking This Course Online:
(If you do not know about your system please contact your in-house computer expert for advice.)
1. Computer: To take advantage of the interactivity of the course, the following system profiles are REQUIRED:
Windows 95, 98 or NT
75 MHz Pentium or faster processor
16 MB of RAM or more
28.8 kbps modem or faster
MacOs 7.5.1 or Later
Power PC Processor
16 MB of RAM or more
28.8 kbps modem or faster
Note MAC users: If you are using version 4.0 or higher of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer or Netscape’s Navigator, 32 MB of RAM is required.
2. Internet Service Provider (ISP). Provided by your office/state. You will need Internet access to take your course.
3. E-mail account. An active e-mail address which can receive e-mail from other participants and instructional staff.
4. Java capable Browser. For the Java capable browser we recommend Microsoft® Internet Explorer 3.0.2 (or higher), or Netscape® Navigator 3.0.1 (or higher)
Recommended: Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, it is available for downloading (free) at Adobe's website
Registration Process
A. 30 participants will be accepted per session on a first come, first serve basis. If the participant does not presently have an application for training on file at NVTI, he or she will be required to complete an application before being allowed to participate.
* * * Request an application from your DVET or other state scheduling official! * * *
B. Interested participants should e-mail Matt Richardson or phone him at (800) 331-0562 OR (303) 315-2200 stating interest in the course and verifying that he or she has supervisor permission to participate in the training during working hours.
C. After registration is complete and the individual is accepted in the course, he or she will receive a link to access the course on the internet.
D. Each session will last for a period of two weeks. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a "Certificate of Completion" from NVTI
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