Online Learning

Online Learning at Columbia University

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON JAVA SECURITY ISSUE

CUIT and other IT teams have disabled Java in web browsers for security reasons on many University computers.  As a result, our online training programs through Skills @ Columbia, including the Doing the Right Thing training program, will not play as they require Java.  Our team is continuing to work on developing a solution in conjunction with our vendor partner and colleagues from CUIT Security.

We realize this interruption in service affects our colleagues who wish to take an online course or who are required to complete the Doing the Right Thing program. As a result, Learning & Development is providing access to Java-enabled computers in Studebaker, 622 West 132^nd Street, Room 160 for Morningside Campus staff members.

CUMC staff members should still be able to complete the course online as usual. If CUMC staff members have any Java-related issues they should contact the CUMC IT Help Desk at 5-HELP (5-4357).   

Computer Lab Schedule to Take Online Courses, Including Doing the Right Thing Program

Please note the Computer Lab is available only during the timeframes indicated. If you are unable to attend the initial time you selected, please register for another date.

Please note that Books 24x7 through Skills @ Columbia is not affected by the Java issue described above. All books and videos are fully functional and we invite you to explore the resources available to you on Books 24x7. There are a variety of topics and titles that map to and supplement our classroom training curriculum. To access Books 24x7, please log in to Skills @ Columbia and click on the Books 24x7 link on the upper right hand of the Skills @ Columbia home screen page.  For more information on how to access Books 24x7, please click on the following link for our detailed job aid, Getting Started with Books24x7.The topics offered include:

About the Courses

These courses are offered through SkillSoft, our external vendor partner, and are available to you anytime, anywhere.  More than 1,000 online courses are available at your fingertips. There is no need to register, just log in, search and take a class free of charge.

There are a few technical requirements to keep in mind: 

• You need to have the latest version of Javascript installed and enable.
• You should disable pop-up blockers when you log in to take a class, so that the course windows will display properly.
• The officially supported web browser is Internet Explorer. Safari use is also supported. Other browsers may experience technical issues in some courses.

Launch Skills @ Columbia now. All you need is your UNI and password to propel you into a gateway of online learning, at no charge to you, anytime, anywhere.