Learning Management System

Although the commercial name for the The USAID University - Learning Management System is CSOD InCompass, the agencies that use the system have renamed (or rebranded) their specific agency portals to meet their own needs. lnCompass is a comprehensive talent management system that incorporates the following functional modules: 1) Learning -- The Learning module supports the management and tracking of training events and individual training records. Training events may be instructor Jed or online. Courses may be managed within the system to provide descriptions, availability, and registration. Online content is stored on the system. Training information stored for individuals includes courses completed, scores, and courses registered for, 2) Connect -- The Connect module supports employee collaboration efforts. Features include communities of practice, expertise location, blogs, and knowledge sharing support. Profile information that may be stored by the system includes job position, subject matter expertise, and previous accomplishments, 3) Performance -- The Performance module supports management of organizational goals and alignment of those goals to individual performance. The module supports managing skills and competencies for the organization. The module also supports employee performance reviews. The types of information gathered about employees include their skills, competencies, and performance evaluation, 4) Succession -- The Succession module supports workforce management and planning. The type of information gathered for this module includes prior work experience, skills, and competencies, and 5) Extended Enterprise -- The Extended Enterprise module supports delivery of training outside of the organization. Training provided may be for a fee. The type of information collected for this module includes individual data for identifying the person for training records management and related information for commercial transactions.