About the Sun Academic Initiative Learning Connection
from Sun Microsystems

What is it?
Who can use it?
What do I need to use it?
Is there a cost?
How do I access the SAI Learning Connection
Where can I get help?

Registration instructions

What is it?

Through Wayne State University's membership in the Sun Academic Initiative (SAI) Program, students, faculty, and staff can access Sun Microsystems' learning management system called SAI Learning Connection (SAILC).

The SAILC offers free and unlimited access to dozens of Sun technology courses and professional development courses on the Web. Courses and supporting content delivered through this program will introduce you to Sun Microsystems technologies, prepare you for industry-leading certification exams, and equip you with marketable IT and business management job skills. Discounted rates for selected Sun Certification Exams also are available.

The Web-based training courses available through this program are self-paced and cover such topics as: Sun Java technology, the Solaris Operating System, network management, security, server and storage systems, Web development, the StarOffice productivity suite, ePractice Certification Exams, and business courses.

Who can use it?

Wayne State University students, faculty, and staff — full-time or part-time — can take an online course through the SAI Learning Connection (SAILC).

What do I need to use it?

System and Web browser requirements for accessing and using the SAI Learning Connection (SAILC) are available from the login page at:

https://sailearningconnection.skillport.com

Is there a cost?

There is no cost for accessing the SAI Learning Connection (SAILC) and taking a Web-based course. These services are free under Wayne State University's membership in the Sun Academic Initiative (SAI) Program.

How do I access the SAI Learning Connection?

To access and use the SAILC, you first need to confirm that you are a Wayne State student, faculty or staff member. Go to the following Web page and log in with your WSU AccessID and password:

http://computing.wayne.edu/suntech/authentication.php

After your request has been processed, the WSU "Program Name" and " Program ID" will be sent to your WSU E-mail address.

Once you have this required information, you can follow the registration instructions and start taking an online course.

Where can I get help?

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

There are a number of ways to get help if you experience any problems once inside the SAILC:

Site Help Documentation – This is available by clicking User Guide on the top navigation bar. Note: If you are a first time user of the online learning system, you may want to view this document.
Live Help – This is available by clicking the Live Help link in the left navigation bar. You will be able to direct questions to a support representative. This option is similar to using an instant messenger.
Contact Us – You also may send an e-mail describing your problem to Contact_SAI@sun.com. To receive faster service, provide as much detail as possible: full name, e-mail address, Program Name and ID, SAILC Username, institution's name, operating system, browser type & version, and description of issue/problem. If the issue is with a course, please provide the course title, code and location of the problem (e.g., Module Name and Number, Section, Topic, and Page number).

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

About the Sun Academic Initiative Learning Connection from Sun Microsystems

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