Blackboard Training

Since most NOVA classes utilize Blackboard, students should feel comfortable in the Blackboard environment. Blackboard utilization by instructors will continue to get more extensive. There is an anticipated Blackboard update coming soon which deliver additional capabilities. If a student does not feel completely comfortable, the NOVA website has many on-line tutorials available. Here is a link to the content tutorial available.

MOAT Security Awareness Training

There have been a lot of activity at the Help Desk recently, as NOVA reviews users for completion of MOAT training. Managed Ongoing Awareness and Trust (MOAT) training covers materials related to IT security risks. The completion of the training programs are tracked and documented so administrators can generate reports on completion. NOVA policy requires annual security training for faculty and staff users. The NOVA policy was put in place to create alignment with requirements endorsed by the Virginia General Assembly.

When a user is required to renew their security training certificate, they will receive a notification from Awareity, which manages the MOAT training program for many Commonwealth of Virginia institutions.

If you have any issues concerning MOAT training, the IT Helpdesk is prepared to assist with any issues.