Step 1: Introduction

During this HRE Online Orientation, you will complete 14 steps and several activities that will ensure your familiarity and provide an essential introduction to the HRE Online environment . By completing these tutorials, you ensure that you will be ready to begin the HRE Online program, and that you will have the most trouble-free experience possible. We will also make sure that your software and hardware are configured appropriately for this program (for reference please see our Technology Requirements Page). If you experience any technical difficulties during the orientation, please feel free to contact a member of the HRE Online Staff.

Depending on your proficiency and computer's configuration, this orientation will take between one and three hours to complete. You may quit any of the tutorials and continue them at a later date; simply keep track of which sections you have completed.

An orientation class will be held exactly one week prior to your first scheduled synchronous class time to further familiarize you with the HRE Online environment. This will ensure that you can join the first class session. It is very important that you complete all the orientation sections prior to the orientation class meeting! More information on this orientation synchronous session will be sent to you via email by the HRE Online program.

• There are a total of 14 steps. Begin each section by clicking the appropriate link to your left. Complete all tasks in chronological order and make sure you feel confident with the stated objectives for each section before moving on. After completing this first section, you'll move onto Step 2.
• When a section has a brief tutorial, it will be listed on the right of the screen. These tutorials will assist you in achieving the objectives for that step. It is highly recommended that you complete the tutorials as they provide examples of the concepts being explained. The tutorials are available in one or two formats:
  • Adobe PDF
    Clicking on this icon will open an Adobe PDF document. Requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available on our student software page.
  • Flash Video
    Clicking on this icon will launch a Flash Movie inside your web browser. Requires the free Shockwave/Flash Player, which is available on our student software page.