Ability LMS
Ability LMS
The Ability Learning Management System (LMS) is a non-academic LMS focused on delivering training and professional development to University of Illinois employees at all three universities and System Offices.
Ability LMS is a cost-free tool designed to make transmitting necessary educational information to large audiences easy and painless. The Learning Systems Support team within System Offices Shared Services will help you test, launch, and manage training geared toward any audience within the U of I System.
Who has access?
Anyone with an active NetID and password can access training content within Ability LMS.
Additionally, Ability gets a daily feed of data from Banner HR that creates and updates learner records in the system for anyone with an active job record.
Finally, elevated security access can be requested from the Security Application to gain access to some of the back-end functions of Ability LMS.
How do I use it?
All staff, faculty, and students can log into Ability LMS at uillinois.abilitylms.com to access training available to all users.
Training can also be specifically assigned to users who are required to complete it. This requires elevated access or a service request to System Offices Shared Services (SOSS).
All departments can add training to Ability LMS and define the applicable audience(s). This also requires a service request to SOSS.
Can I get support?
The Learning Systems Support team within SOSS assists all users of Ability LMS by offering technical support and responding to questions and inquiries about system functionality and training content.
You can request support anytime by emailing System Offices Shared Services with a description of the type of support you need and we will respond to your request within one business day.
Can I add content?
Yes! Ability LMS is available and free to use for all departments, schools, and colleges.
Ability can host text-based content like KnowledgeBase articles, videos, fully interactive online courses, and can be used to register for live instructor led training.
Please contact System Offices Shared Services for assistance determining your training needs and adding content to Ability LMS.
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