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Training: MRC TRAIN

At the 2006 MRC National Leadership and Training Conference, MRC TRAIN was introduced. TRAIN is a learning management system with a centralized, searchable database of courses relevant to public health. MRC TRAIN is an optional resource that MRC unit coordinators can use to manage their training program locally.

In TRAIN, learning is captured in an online transcript. This personal, printable course transcript is maintained for every registered user.

Through TRAIN, users can:

Access hundreds of public health courses from nationally recognized course providers. These courses are offered in the form of Web-based learning, on-site learning, and satellite broadcasts.
Browse this course listing or search by keyword, subject area, course provider, or competency.
Query the learner records database to generate tailored reports regarding course rosters and individual learning. In this way, TRAIN is a valuable tool for managing public health workforce/volunteer development.

TRAIN Benefits

The MRC TRAIN program offers benefits such as:

Training is offered in 42 public health-related subject areas
Skills and competencies are built
Course providers nationwide can post their courses on TRAIN, making hundreds of learning opportunities available
Varied modalities of training are accessible
Each registered user has a personal transcript
It is continually being upgraded to better meet needs

MRC TRAIN Coordinators

Through MRC TRAIN, MRC coordinators can:

Establish a training plan specific to their MRC unit using existing courses
Post online training opportunities
Capture participation in MRC competency-based training
Use pre- and post-test measures
Share resources with other TRAIN states and affiliates
Avoid duplication of training by using pre-existing courses, saving time, money, and additional resources
Send rapid announcements to all registered learners in their MRC unit
Post tailored announcements to MRC volunteers
Generate reports that detail MRC volunteer training history/progress

To help you learn more about the MRC TRAIN program and how to best manage the system, see the MRC TRAIN resources on the MRC Web site.

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Last Updated on 8/24/2006