Instructions for registering and enrolling for free online courses through the Sun Learning Connection

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Wayne State University is a member of the Sun Academic Initiative Program. As part of this program, WSU students, faculty, and staff can obtain free unlimited access to to online technology and professional develoment courses through the Sun Learning Connection. Self-paced training courses delivered through this program will introduce you to Sun Microsystems technologies, prepare you for industry-leading certification from Sun, and equip you with marketable IT and business management job skills.

For more information on the program, who is entitled to use it, and system and browser requirements, see About the Sun Learning Connection.

Request WSU registration information

In order to take Sun training courses through the Sun Learning Center, you need to register and set up an account. To do this, you first must have a "Company Name" and "Company ID" that shows that you are an affiliate of Wayne State University. You will enter this information on the Sun New Learner form (see registration and set-up instructions below). To have this information e-mailed to you, go to our Authentication page and submit your WSU AccessID and password.

After you certify that you are a student or employee of Wayne State University, the information you need to register will be sent to your AccessID e-mail address.

Register and set up an account on the Sun Learning Connection

  1. Go to https://learningconnection.sun.com/
  2. Click System and Browser Requirements and check for the minimum requirements you need to use Sun's online learning system. Note that NETg Learning Studio 3.1x professional development courses will not work correctly on a Macintosh computer.
  3. To learn about and set system accessibility for persons with disabilities, click Set Accessibility View Filter.
  4. Click Register.
  5. Read the text regarding personal information privacy and the instructions; and, if you agree with the terms, proceed to the next step and complete the New Learner form.
  6. Complete the New Learner form by filling in all of the required fields marked with an asterisk (*):
    1. User Name – Type your WSU AccessID (for example, xy6789). Your AccessID is the same alphanumeric ID you use to log into WSU Pipeline, WebMail, and Blackboard.
    2. Password – Create one that has 6 to 32 alphanumeric characters, no spaces, and at least 1 number. The password field is case sensitive. Re-enter the password in the field below.
    3. Security Question – Choose a question from the drop-down menu and answer it in the blank field below.
    4. First and Last Name – Enter that information.
    5. Company Name – Type the Company Name sent to you in an e-mail message after you authenticated — EXACTLY as it is shown. (You may want to copy and paste the information in this field and the next.)
    6. Company ID – Type the Company ID e-mailed to you.
    7. Department Name –
      • If you are a WSU employee, type your department name.
      • If you are a WSU student, type your major or course of study.
    8. Contract Number – Leave blank. (Not required.)
    9. Profession – Leave "End User - Software" in this field.
    10. Street Address, City, State/Province, Postal Code/Zip Code, Country – Enter your work or home address in the fields indicated.
      • If you are a WSU employee, type your office mailing address.
      • If you are a WSU student, type your primary mailing address.
    11. Phone Number –
      • If you are a WSU employee, type your work phone number, including area code.
      • If you are a WSU student, type your home phone number, including area code.
    12. E-Mail Address – Please type your WSU AccessID e-mail address.
    13. Preferred Language – Select your preferred language.
    14. Contact me by – Select your preference: Email, Mail, or Fax.
    15. Product and Service Information – Select your preference.
    16. Citizenship – Read the terms and conditions regarding citizenship.
      • If you agree with the terms and conditions, check "Yes, I agree" and go to Step 7.
      • If you do not agree, check "No, I can not agree" and close your browser window.
    17. Click SUBMIT at the bottom of the page and a NEWS page will display with up-to-date information about the Sun Learning Connection. You may select from the list of icons along the top of the page.

    Enroll in a free Sun training course

    NOTE: Once started, modules are available for 365 days.

    1. Go to https://learningconnection.sun.com/
    2. Log in using your WSU AccessID and the password you set up for use on this system.
    3. Click the Courses icon at the top. A course catalog displays all the courses in the Sun Academic Initiative that are available to you at no cost. You may review them by Groups or use the Search function to locate a course.
    4. For a description of a course, click Description next to the course title. To view the details of a course, click the course title.
    5. To enroll in a course, click the course title. Then read the License Agreement and check whether you ACCEPT/DO NOT ACCEPT it at the bottom.
    6. To begin the module, click Start This Presentation or View Text Version on the right side.

    You can retake each module, course, or practice exam as often as you like. Upon completion of a course, you can download a certificate of completion available through the Sun Learning Connection.

    Please note, there is a 365 day expiration on each course starting when you enroll in the course. If you exceed the 365-day expiration time, click the help button, ask for an extension, and it will be granted.

    NOTE: If you are a first time user of an online Learning System, you may want to download the Learner User Guide. Click the REFERENCE icon up top and then the ARTICLES tab. Then click the "Learner User Guide" link, and the PDF document will download to your computer.

    Discount certification coupons and other offers may be viewed by clicking REFERENCE, ARTICLES, and then SAI Member Offers.

    If you need help

    If you need help with meeting the system and browser requirements, check with the tech support staff in your school or department, or contact the Computing & Information Technology (C&IT) Help Desk by phone at (313) 577-4778, Monday–Friday, or e-mail helpdesk@wayne.edu.

    Technical support for using the Sun Learning Connection is available directly from Sun Microsystems via e-mail. Once in the system, click the Contact Us link along the bottom of any Web page. In addition, you can access a "Learner User Guide" and "Frequently Asked Questions," as well as participate in a number of "Sun Communities": click the REFERENCE icon along the top and then the ARTICLES tab.

    To contact the system administrators or reset your password if you forget it, send e-mail directly to Sun_Learning_Connection_Support@sun.com.

    You also can use your security question and answer to reset your password yourself.

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