These training modules are created by Pearson's Online and Technology Implementation Training Services team. The modules present PearsonAccessnext concepts and ease the user into the overall tasks. Some modules also include embedded how-to videos. Training modules are useful for presentations and for individual users to quickly learn the concepts and processes of test administration using PearsonAccessnext.

System Overview

This module introduces PearsonAccessnext and provides an overview of the navigation features.

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For more information, see System Basics.

Set Up Organizations and Users

This module explains how to manage test administration participation, enter student enrollment counts, and create user accounts.

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For more information, see Manage Participation in Test Administrations, Manage Student Enrollments in an Organization, Manage Enrollment Counts, and Create and Edit User Accounts.

Managing and Registering Students

This module explains how to create and edit student records, register and assign students to tests, and create groups or classes.

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For more information, see Create and Edit Student Records, Register Students in a Test Administration, Manage Student or Group Test Assignments and Manage Groups.

 

Prepare for Online Testing

This module provides an overview of the tasks for setting up and preparing your online testing environment using PearsonAccess Next and TestNav 8. The topics covered in this overview include "Components of the online testing system" and "Best practices for configuring the system component."

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For more information, see PearsonAccess Next Online User Guide, TestNav 8 Online Support, PearsonAccess Next System Requirements, TestNav 8 System Requirements, and ProctorCache System Requirements.

ProctorCache

This module takes you through the process of installing, configuring, and verifying ProctorCache for online test delivery.

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For more information, see TestNav 8 Online Support, TestNav 8 System Requirements, ProctorCache System Requirements, Set Up and Use ProctorCache, Understand Proctor Caching, Configure TestNav for Proctor Caching, and Delete Previously Created TestNav and Proctor Caching Configurations.

Manage an Online Test Session

This module explains how to manage an online test session. 

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For more information, see Create an Online Test Session, Manage an Online Test Session.

Manage Paper Testing

This module provides an overview of tasks associated with paper testing.

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 For more information, see Manage Orders for Materials, Manage Enrollment Counts, Track Material Shipments, and Use Operational Reports to Track Shipments and Orders.

Manage Students in Sessions

This module provides an overview of monitoring student tests and updating student test statuses.

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For more information, see Monitor or Change Student Status, Retrieve Student Test Tickets, Manage an Online Test Session, Resume a Test, Mark Student Tests Complete, and View Reports.

Monitoring an Online Test Session

This module provides an overview of the tasks you may need to perform while serving as a test administrator of an online test session.  

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For more information, see TestNav Error Codes and Monitor or Change Student Status.

After Testing

This module provides an overview of managing tests and operational reports.  

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For more information, see Resolve Student Data Errors and Warnings and View Reports.