OCG eCourses
The Office of Contracts and Grants offersÌýself-paced eCourses to provide ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· faculty and staff with aÌýfoundational understanding of research administration. All eCourses are housed in OCG's Canvas Course andÌýcan be accessed by any ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· staff member at any time. Read the descriptions below to learn more about each available eCourse.
eCourse | Lifecycle of a Sponsored Project
This eCourse is intended for any staff who want basic awareness of how sponsored project administration works at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·.
Looking for the 30,000 ft. view of how sponsored project administration works at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·? This eCourse guidesÌýparticipants through a basic overview of the sponsored project lifecycle at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· and highlights the vocabulary needed to understand sponsored project administration.
eCourse Registration: Click on this link to self-register:
*Once you are registered in this Canvas course, you will have access to all OCG eCourses
1. Click Enroll in Course
2. Then click Go to the Course
3. Once you are on the home screen of the course, click the course you would like to access.
4. Then click Load [Course Name] in a new window
5. The course will then appear in a new tab added to your browser.
6. Click Start Course to begin.
To return to Canvas to continue your progress at any time, bookmark this link: https://canvas.colorado.edu and use your IdentiKey credentials to log into your account.
eCourse | Department Research Administrator (DRA) Essentials
This eCourse is intended for department administrative staff who have novice to intermediate experience with sponsored project management and are looking to improve their ability to navigate the world of grants and contracts at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·. Great for new hires!
Feeling lost when you need to assist onÌýsponsored project tasks? New to CU and wondering how to approach research administration for your department? This self-paced eCourse for new department research administrators is hosted by the Office of Contracts and Grants and the Campus Controller’s Office and covers pre-award administration, post-award administration and financial management as it relates to sponsored projects. This eCourse focuses on the unique role of a DRA and provides case studies and interactive learning to apply the concepts covered in the eCourse. Upon completion, you will receive SkillSoft credit and a certificate of completion to track professional development hours.Ìý
eCourse Registration: Click on this link to self-register:
*Once you are registered in this Canvas course, you will have access to all OCG eCourses
1. Click Enroll in Course
2. Then click Go to the Course
3. Once you are on the home screen of the course, click the course you would like to access.
4. Then click Load [Course Name] in a new window
5. The course will then appear in a new tab added to your browser.
6. Click Start Course to begin.
To return to Canvas to continue your progress at any time, bookmark this link: https://canvas.colorado.edu and use your IdentiKey credentials to log into your account.
eCourse | Sponsored Project Property
This eCourse is intended for all campus staff who assist with sponsored project property administration and management.
Is your department acquiring or managing sponsored project property? Are you looking to develop a toolkit of property resources to rely on when you need it? This self-paced eCourse, hosted by the Office of Contracts and Grants, covers administrative topics throughout the lifecycle of sponsored project property and provides participants with the context and resources needed to be responsible stewards of sponsored project property. In each lesson, participants will have the opportunity to bookmark resources and apply the concepts covered in this eCourse by engaging in interactive scenarios and activities. Upon completion, you will receive SkillSoft credit and a certificate of completion to track professional development hours.Ìý
eCourse Registration: Click on this link to self-register:
*Once you are registered in this Canvas course, you will have access to all OCG eCourses
1. Click Enroll in Course
2. Then click Go to the Course
3. Once you are on the home screen of the course, click the course you would like to access.
4. Then click Load [Course Name] in a new window
5. The course will then appear in a new tab added to your browser.
6. Click Start Course to begin.
To return to Canvas to continue your progress at any time, bookmark this link: https://canvas.colorado.edu and use your IdentiKey credentials to log into your account.
eCourse | eRA InfoEd Training
This eCourse is intended for all staff who use eRA InfoEd to view sponsored project records.
Looking for comprehensive eRA InfoEd training? This self-paced eCourse will cover everything you need to know about using eRA InfoEd at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·. In addition to establishing a baseline knowledge of how to search for and navigate records in InfoEd, this eCourse also provides tutorials to find specific sponsored project information, such as property records and subaward statuses. Upon completion, you will receive SkillSoft credit and a certificate of completion to track professional development hours.Ìý
eCourse Registration: Click on this link to self-register:
*Once you are registered in this Canvas course, you will have access to all OCG eCourses
1. Click Enroll in Course
2. Then click Go to the Course
3. Once you are on the home screen of the course, click the course you would like to access.
4. Then click Load [Course Name] in a new window
5. The course will then appear in a new tab added to your browser.
6. Click Start Course to begin.
To return to Canvas to continue your progress at any time, bookmark this link: https://canvas.colorado.edu and use your IdentiKey credentials to log into your account.