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Scheduled Classes for 2024/25 


We are currently under a scheduled training moratorium pending the release of the VMS Upgrade. Hours Approver and Membership Director training can be scheduled on an emergency basis (i.e. if the chapter has fewer than two VMS admins) by submitting a Help Desk ticket. The following scheduled classes are taught on the dates shown below. Note that this page only describes the schedule itself and what the class covers.  

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To register for a class:  

After choosing your desired class date/time from the list below, click on the "Register Now" text.  You will receive two confirmations.

  1. An email within an hour or so from Wufoo acknowledging your registration
  2. An email from the WebEx manager (sent by Michelle Haggerty) early the week of the class giving you all of the login information.  PLEASE keep track of this one - it is the one you will use to log into the class.


Please note that before taking any of the classes, you must be 1) a Member in Good Standing of your chapter (Initial Training and Initial Certification complete with Dues and Background Check up to date) and 2)  appointed as an Admin by your chapter President  via Helpdesk ticket or email to tmnvms@gmail.com


VMS Admin 101-HA Hours Approver - (1.75hrs)

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Mandatory training for  all new Hours Approvers- It all starts here. 

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VMS Admin 101-MD Membership Director - (2.25hrs)

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 Mandatory:  for all New Membership Directors 

  • Please submit a Help Desk Ticket if you urgently need training (Emergencies only; provide 3 dates and times that are convenient for you.

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VMS ADMIN 201 Administrative Training - (2 Hours)

Optional but Encouraged: please make sure you have used Admin 101 at least a month before taking this class.  It is generally best to take it the month FOLLOWING Admin 101


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VMS Read/Only Administrative Training - (1.5 Hours)

Scheduled on demand; have your chapter President submit a Help Desk ticket with at least 3 dates and times you would be available for the 1.5 hour training via WebEx.



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As-Requested Classes - The following classes are also taught on an As-Requested basis. Please submit a Help Desk Ticket with several dates/times that you are available and be sure to include the Course name.  

We will contact you to confirm which one will be used.


WEBEX Training - (1.5 Hour)  
Suggested: for all Chapter Presidents and Training Coordinators who plan to use WebEx for distance training or meetings

VMS ADMIN 201 Administrative Training - (2 Hours) 

Optional: please make sure you have taken Admin 101 before taking this class
  Note: it is best to take 201 after working with 101 for about a month.


VMS Reporting - (1.5 hours) 
Optional: please make sure you have taken Admin 101 or Read-Only before taking this class


VMS Read Only Training - (1.5 hours) 
Optional for those who will be monitoring or making reports but NOT entering data or approving hours (NOTE: VMS Email is not available in Read/Only).  This is NOT needed if you have already taken VMS Admin 101.  


VMS Refresher/Open Q&A - (1.5 hours) 
Optional: please make sure you have taken Admin 101 or Read-Only before taking this class

  


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====== CLASS DESCRIPTIONS =========


VMS ADMIN WebEx Training - Optional for using the TMN Webex system for virtual meetings.


VMS ADMIN 101-HA: Hours Approver - Required for all new Admins.  Covers all basic VMS navigation including Log Book and column search, hours approvals, standards for approving/disapproving hours, downloading VMS data into Excel, and Criminal Background Check monitoring - Allow 1.75 hours for the class although it may run shorter depending on participant needs.


VMS ADMIN 101-MD: Membership Director - Required for all new Admins.  Covers all basic VMS navigation including Log Book and column search, member transfers, re-certifications and awards, updating officers, onboarding new trainees, downloading VMS data and Criminal Background Check monitoring - Allow 2.25 hours for the class although it may run shorter depending on participant needs.


VMS Admin 201 Administrative Training  - Optional Class for those wanting deeper training into VMS techniques given in Admin 101, using and modifying filters and grids, automations, VMS email - Allow 2 hours for the class.

VMS Read Only Training - Required for all Read-Only support Admins (ex. Training Managers and Advisors) who will be monitoring activity or creating reports but who will NOT be changing data, entering profiles or approving hours.  VMS Email is not available in Read/Only.  Not required if you have already taken Admin 101.  Allow 1.5 hours for the class.


VMS Reporting - Optional for those wishing to make better use of VMS reporting capabilities using Excel.  Must have taken Admin 101 or Read Only training beforehand.  Allow 1.5 hours for the Class.


VMS Refresher/ Open Q&A  Optional for those with specific questions or to catch up on the latest issues and techniques.  Allow 1.5 hours for the class


WEBEX Training  Optional for Chapter Presidents and Training Class Coordinators and others who will be running online classes and meetings for their chapter.  Allow 1 hour for the class




Note: All times are Central