How do I use the Training Services Portal as an instructor?
As an instructor, you may be able to access the Training Services Portal to complete self-paced training resources on a variety of Canvas topics. If your institution has a paid training subscription, you may also have access to live trainings and webinars.
The Training Services Portal is hosted in Bridge, a tool built and administered by Instructure. Learn more about using Bridge.
Notes:
- The Training Services Portal is available to institutions in the United States and select Canadian institutions that have chosen to participate.
- If you cannot access the Training Services Portal, your institution may have hidden the Help Menu link.
Open Help Menu
In the Canvas Global Navigation menu, click the Help link.
Note: Depending on your institution, the Help link name and icon may vary.
Open Training Services Portal
Click the Training Services Portal link.
Notes:
- The Training Services Portal is available to institutions in the United States and select Canadian institutions that have chosen to participate..
- If you cannot access the Training Services Portal, your Canvas admin may have hidden the Help Menu link.
Authorize Account
To use the Training Services Portal, you must authorize Canvas [1] and Bridge [2] to have access to your account.
To authorize use of your account, click the Authorize button on both screens [3].
View Learning Library
The Training Services Portal is hosted in Bridge, a tool built and administered by Instructure. By default, the Training Services Portal opens to the Learning Library [1]. Learn more about using the Learning Library.
The Learning Library includes:
- Learning Pathways [2]: Collections of recommended courses based on user role. Certificates may be awarded upon completion at 80% accuracy. Learning pathways are organized in Bridge programs. Learn more about using programs.
- Courses [3]: Information on a variety of Canvas topics. Badges may be awarded upon completion. Learn more about using courses.
- Videos [4]: Pre-recorded video trainings available on demand. Videos are organized in Bridge courses.
Open Learning Item
To begin a learning pathway, hover over the pathway's card and click the Start button [1]. To view a course or video, hover over the card for the item and click the Enroll button [2]. Learn more about enrolling in a course or learning pathway.
To view all learning items that you have enrolled in, click the My Learning tab [3]. Learn more about the My Learning page.
View Training Calendar
To view the training calendar, click the Training Calendar tab [1]. The Training Calendar displays pre-scheduled live webinars delivered by Canvas trainers.
To register for a live training, click the name of the training [2] and click the Register button [3]. You will receive an email confirmation with a link to access the live training. Learn more about registering for a live training.
Notes:
- Live trainings are only available to subscription clients.
- All times in the training calendar display in Eastern time.
