The document justifies the integration of Mindsharp's OnPath training solution into SharePoint, highlighting its self-paced, on-demand educational benefits for users of SharePoint Services and Office SharePoint Server. Featuring animated interfaces, built-in search functions, and over 90 computer-based training lessons, OnPath supports both individual and agency-wide deployment. Additionally, it provides extensive resources on SharePoint functionalities, enhancing user skills from basic to advanced levels.

1. OnPath SharePoint Training Solution Submitted by: Shadeed Eleazer, MCTSOverviewThe following is a written justification document supporting the benefits of integration of Mindsharp’s training product OnPath into our SharePoint implementation.Mindsharp’s Computer Based Training (CBT) Lessons provide end users with self-paced, on-demand education on Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (WSS 3.0) and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS). Each CBT lesson is designed and led by Mindsharp’s SharePoint experts, who leverage years of real-world experience to assist end-users with problems faced every day on the job. Two deployment methods exist in the deployment of OnPath:Install into SharePoint to allow access within any SharePoint siteInstall with SCORM 1.2 compliancy for use into agency-wide Learning Management SystemKey FeaturesAnimated interface helps clarify difficult concepts and promote self-guided learning. “Read Along” feature allows the learner to read the spoken content.Built-in search function allows the learner to find topics of interest in each module.Advanced navigation feature allows the learner to select individual page views, or automatically advance through the lesson using proven user-friendly navigation.Each lesson incorporates a standard presentation order of objectives, topic knowledge, and summary/review to help the learner locate, learn and retain what they have learned.Studio-quality audioProvides full scalability of WSS 3.0 to MOSS 2007 integration. Mindsharp offers more than 90 CBT Lessons that range from building basic SharePoint skills to mastering more advanced techniques and features. The interactive Lessons listed below provide step-by-step instructions, animations for tasks performed and best practices shared by Mindsharp’s educators. List of Courses Offered SharePoint BasicsIntroduction to WSS 3.0Get Started Using SharePoint SitesPersonalize a SharePoint Web Part PageSearch Functionality in WSS 3.0SharePoint Libraries and ListsIntroduce WSS 3.0 Document LibrariesAccess a WSS 3.0 Document LibraryUse Folders in a WSS 3.0 Document LibraryCreate New Documents in a WSS 3.0 Document LibraryUpload Documents Into a WSS 3.0 Document LibraryView and Edit Document Properties in a WSS 3.0 LibraryEdit and Delete Files in a WSS 3.0 Document LibraryUse the Send To Feature in a WSS 3.0 Document LibraryCheck Out Files in WSS 3.0 Document LibrariesDocument Versioning in WSS 3.0 Document LibrariesWorkflows in WSS 3.0 Document LibrariesIntroduction to WSS 3.0 ListsAdd, Modify and Delete Content from WSS 3.0 ListsSend E-mail To a WSS 3.0 List or LibraryWSS 3.0 AlertsSort and Filter WSS 3.0 List ContentUse Alternate Views in WSS 3.0 Lists and Libraries Create a Personal List or Library View in WSS 3.0View WSS 3.0 Lists and Libraries in an RSS FeedSharePoint Libraries and Lists (continued)Connect a WSS 3.0 List or Library to Microsoft OutlookExport WSS 3.0 List Content to Microsoft Office ExcelTeam Collaboration in SharePointOverview of WSS 3.0 Document WorkspacesMicrosoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS) ModulesIntroductory and Miscellaneous MOSS TopicsIntroduction to SharePoint Products and TechnologiesOverview of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007Using Office SharePoint Server 2007 SearchManage Audience Targeting of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Lists and Libraries Introduction to InfoPath Forms ServicesIntroduction to the Site DirectoryIntroduction to News SitesIntroduction to Records Center Sites Workflows in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007My SitesOverview of My SiteManage Colleagues in My SitePersonalize My Profile in My SiteMicrosoft Office 2007 integration with My SiteFeatures To Track Content in My SitesUse Libraries In My SiteWeb Content Management / Publishing SitesIntroduction to Web Content ManagementCreate Pages in Publishing SitesEdit Pages in Publishing SitesApprove Content in Publishing SitesVersion History in Publishing SitesBusiness IntelligenceIntroduction to Business Intelligence features in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007Create a Report in Report CenterCreate KPI ListsCreate a DashboardPublish to Excel Services: Part 1Publish to Excel Services: Part 2: Publish to Excel Services: Part 3: Deployment MethodIntegrated Flash-based video CBT lessons that live within a SharePoint site. On-demand training and access to SharePoint educational resources.SCORM 1.2 compliant enables organizations to install lessons into a Learning Management System for tracking and training purposes. Deployment Strategies OnPath can be integrated into a standard SharePoint site collection. The recommended approach is to establish a Training Portal to exist complete with authentication based on current SharePoint credentials. Demonstration OverviewOnPath demonstrations have been developed for two audiences for the purpose of visualizing the functionality within a SharePoint environment configured to environment specifications. Managerial Audience Discussion of business value of OnPath solution.How OnPath empowers information workers Analysis on impact of OnPath for Site Coordinators Technical AudienceArchitectural overview Deployment scheduling discussion User acceptance training