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Frequently asked questions about HabitatLearns

What is HabitatLearns?

• A global learning portal offering online courses about Habitat’s mission.
• Specific topics include: The Beginnings of Habitat; Habitat’s Vision and Mission; Applying Mission Principles; Advocacy; Construction; Disaster Response; Family Services; Housing and Human Settlements; and more.

Do I need to register for HabitatLearns if I already have a My.Habitat account?

• Yes.
• The registration process will take only a few minutes. Instructions for first time users (200kb .pdf).

Who can use HabitatLearns?

• Anyone interested in Habitat’s mission to provide decent, simple affordable housing.

Are all HabitatLearns courses open to everyone?

• Most of the courses are open to everyone. The category heading for these courses will include the word (Open) in parenthesis.
• Due to licensing restrictions and costs that are absorbed by Habitat, courses in the (Restricted) categories are restricted to Habitat employees, affiliated organizations and national offices.
• AmeriCorps or VISTA members do not qualify for the (Restricted) categories of courses.

What are the system requirements?

• Browser: Internet Explorer 7.x or above (download an updated version here) or Mozilla Firefox 3.x (download an updated version here.)
• Pop-ups: must be enabled.
• Connectivity: 56 Kbps minimum.
• Many courses require a Flash Player (download the latest Flash Player here.)
• Some courses may have additional system requirements. Click on the course title for a course description and any additional system requirements.

Where can I find more help?

• First click the “HabitatLearns Help” link that appears on the site.
• If your question is not answered there, send an email to HabitatLearns@Habitat.org.