NCC Online

Quick Start
Guide

Introduction
Welcome to the NCC Online training system. Thank you for choosing to complete your
studies with us and we hope that you will find the experience both fun and informative. This
document will provide you with some basic instructions to help get you started on your
course.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are completing a general interest course that you purchased through
NCC Training Resources, you should refer to the user guide that appears on your course
materials page.
How do I get started?
Before making a start on your studies, in order to ensure that your programme content works
efficiently we advise that you run the website using the following browsers; Chrome (Version
30 or above), Firefox (Version 24 or above), or Safari (Version 5.1.7 or above).
If you do not currently run the suggested browsers above, you may find it useful to follow the
suggested link below to download the latest free version of Google Chrome.
https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/chrome/browser/
It must also be noted that if you are running either the Firefox or Internet Explorer browser, it
may be that you need to ensure the most up to date version of Adobe Flash Player is
installed for your content to load. You can download the latest version for free by following
the link below.
http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

Once you are running an appropriate web browser for your course, it is of the upmost
importance that you ensure pop-ups are enabled on your web browsers settings. If
this action is not completed, it is highly unlikely that your course content will load!
For guidance on altering pop-up blocker settings, please follow a link below, relevant
to the web browser you are using;

INTERNET EXPLORER: http://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-the-Pop%E2%80%90UpBlocker-in-Internet-Explorer

GOOGLE CHROME: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95472?hl=en-GB
MOZILLA FIREFOX: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/pop-blocker-settings-exceptionstroubleshooting

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Firstly, start by logging in to your course using the login box in the centre of your screen, as
shown below.

When you have logged in as a learner on NCC Online you will be ready to begin your
programme.
To begin your course, hover over the My courses tab located in the right hand corner of
the page and the title of your course will appear. Once you are satisfied that your course is
the correct one, click on it to begin.

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You will then be directed to a page containing all the materials you will need to complete
your course as shown overleaf.

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On this page you will see individual sections that are relevant to your course. These sections
will often include a course introduction and will always include the course modules that you
will be required to complete.
NOTE: In most instances you will be required to successfully complete one module at a time
(in order) before the assignment for your next module is unlocked.
On the left hand section of the page you will see the NAVIGATION section. In this area you
can access useful materials and manage your studies.
Also on the left hand side of the page is the SETTINGS section. You can see your current
grades and edit your profile settings here.

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My Courses
Most courses will include an introduction page. It is important for you to access this as it will
provide you with a general course overview in addition to important information you will need
to know regarding your studies.
Introduction
To access the introduction page click on the
symbol labelled Introduction and
Guidance or another similar title, as shown below.

You will then be taken to the Introduction and Guidance page, as shown below.

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When starting your first module, you will see that it is titled and includes a bullet point list of
all the subject areas covered within it. You will then notice that the module is spilt in to
Underpinning Knowledge and Assignment sections (if assignments are relevant).
After reading this information, you should be ready to begin.

Underpinning Knowledge
You must first access the underpinning knowledge section of the module by clicking on the
symbol followed by the appropriate Underpinning knowledge, i.e. Module 1 Underpinning Knowledge, as shown above.
You will then be directed to a page showing you how many times you have attempted the
underpinning knowledge section, along with a grade which refers to how much of the content
was attempted.
Note: This information is not relevant to your assessment; it is just available as a guide.
To access the underpinning knowledge simply click on the Enter button as shown below.

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When your content is loaded you should be presented with a page like the one below.

The content is broken down into easy to use subsections. Down the left hand side column
you will notice numerous boxes that contain broken down numbers, for example 1.1. These
numbers represent wider subject areas as shown below.

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Within these broader sections of study, are pages that relate to that subject area. These are
featured in the bottom column as shown below.

To work through your underpinning knowledge you must read through all appropriate content
on each page before moving on to the next slide.
To move on to the next slide you can either click on the Next button or some programmes
will allow you to click on the slide number you wish to jump ahead to by clicking on the
numbered box in the bottom column, as highlighted below.

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Some courses also allow you to navigate between the main units of study by clicking on the
numbered buttons within the left hand column as highlighted above.
To go back to a previous slide simply click on the Back button.
To exit your study session click on the red cross in the corner of your browser tab, as
highlighted below.

Note: When you exit the underpinning knowledge your current progress will be saved for the
next time you access that module.
Assignments
After completing the underpinning knowledge for a module and feel confident with what you
have learned, in most cases you will have to complete an assignment. To do this click on the
symbol which will be labelled with the appropriate module assignment.

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Next you will see a box that says Now you have read the underpinning knowledge
complete and upload the assignment below. Underneath this it says Download
Assignment which you must click on to download the assignment.

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You will then be shown a box asking you what you would
like to do with the assignment you are trying to
download, in which you should click the button Save
as.
This should direct you to your own personal computer
area and you should then find a suitable place to save
your assignment.

Note: Most courses will also include an end of course assignment which will feature after
your module content. You can download this using the same method as discussed above.
Submitting assignments
Once you have completed your assignment you will have to submit it. To do this you must
first click on the appropriate module assignment, i.e. Module 1- Assignment featured on
your course page.

Next, in the box located towards the top of your screen you must click on the Add
submission button as highlighted below.

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You will then be directed to the File submissions page. You must then click on the Add
button, as highlighted below.

You will then see a window titled File picker. In the left hand side click on the Upload a
file button. You must then click on the Browse button to attach your assignment. This
button will direct you to your personal files.

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From here you must locate your

assignment, click on it and the file
details will appear within the
attachment.

In the below Save as box you

should name your assignment
appropriately so that your tutor
knows exactly what the document
is that you are sending them, for
example (HR Module 1 Activities).
When you are happy to submit
your assignment as a draft
submission, click on the Upload
this file button.

When your file has been uploaded click on the Save changes button as shown below.

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Should you need to upload any additional files i.e. appendices you will receive an instruction
to do so. Following which you will be able to add additional files following the method
discussed above.
At this stage if you want to delete your uploaded file, simply click on Edit my submission
button.

To delete or edit your file simply click on the document as show below.

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To delete your uploaded file simply click

on the Delete button. You can edit
the file information in the boxes
provided and to save any changes click
on the Update button.

To re upload a file for draft submission simply follow the Submitting assignments
instruction provided above.
Under your submission draft there is an option to add any additional Comments for your
tutor. Note: this function is optional.
When you are happy with your (draft) submitted assignment you will then be ready to submit
it. To do this click on the Submit assignment button as shown below.

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You will then be directed to a page that says Are you sure you want to submit your work
for grading? You will not be able to make any more changes. If you are 100% happy
with your assignment and are sure that all the relevant documents are attached click on the
Continue button to submit.
If at this point should you wish to cancel your submission simply click the Cancel button
and you will be directed back to the previous page. To resubmit any work click on the Edit
my submission button and you will be directed to the upload a file page as mentioned
previously, where you can delete and re-upload files.

Further guidance
We hope this document is helpful in getting you started. Should you need more guidance in
completing your studies, simply access the full NCC Online User Guide at the following link
http://www.ncconline.co.uk/downloads/NCCO_Full_User_Guide.pdf for a thorough guide to
using the system.

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