System Basics Course Outline
Description
System Basics is an introduction to the Nebraska Information
System. This course will provide
information on how to navigate through and work within the system.
Lesson 1: Introduction to
1) Understanding
Ø
Introduction to
1)
Structure
2)
Look and Feel
Ø
Logging
In and Out of NIS
1) Logging In
2) To Log Out
Ø Changing
Your Password
1) To Change Your
Ø Navigating
1) To Navigate Forward Through the Menu
Hierarchy
2) To Open Menus, Programs, and Reports
3) To Navigate Backwards Through Visited Menus
Lesson 2: Working with
1) Working with Program Windows * NVISION Course * HTML Version (for blind and visually impaired) * Job Aid
Ø To Display a Grid
Ø To Use Tools in
Program Windows
Ø To Move From Field
to Field and Tab to Tab
Ø To Review Errors
or Warnings
2)
Working With Exits
Ø To Work with a Row
Exit
Ø To Work with a
Tools Exit
Ø To Work with a
Form Exit
3)
Using Help and Other Prompts
Ø To Display
Filed-Level Help
Ø To Display
Application Help
Ø To Display Other
Information
4) Customizing a Grid
Ø
To Create a New Grid Format
Ø
To Select a Grid Format
Ø
To Customize the Display and Order of the Columns
Ø
To Change Column Color, Text Color, and Text Options
Ø
To Re-sequence Data in a Grid
Ø
To Rename a Format
Ø
To Delete a Format
5) Working with Records
Ø To Search for a
Record
Ø To Add a Record
Ø To Change a Record
Ø To Delete a Record
6) Working with Grids * NVISION Course * HTML Version (for blind and visually impaired)
Ø To Export Data From a Grid Job Aid
Ø To Import Data to a Grid Job Aid
7) Working with Attachments * NVISION Course * HTML Version (for blind and visually impaired) * Job Aid
Ø To Check for and
View an Attachment
Ø To Attach and
Delete a Media Object to a Record
Ø To Print an
Attachment
Lesson 3: Reports
2)
Running
Reports
Ø To Select a Report
Version
Ø To Enter Data
Selections
Ø To Enter Data
Sequencing Information
Ø To Enter
Processing Options
3)
Running/Viewing
Reports in CSV
4)
Working
with Submitted Reports
Ø Work with
Submitted Reports Using View Job Status
Ø Work with
Submitted Reports Using Work with Batch Versions
Ø Review Errors on
Requested Reports
Ø Delete Completed
Jobs from the Submitted Job Search
Lesson 4: Employee Self Service
1)
Time Entry
Ø
Entering
Time Cards using Employee Self Service – Daily Time Entry
Ø
Entering
Time Cards using Employee Self Service – Summary Time Entry
2)
Benefits
Ø
Reviewing
Current Elections
3)
Other
Ø
Reviewing
Pay Stub
Ø
Reviewing
Leave Balances
Ø
Reviewing
Employee Personal Profile
Ø
Auto
Deposit Instructions
Ø
W4 Review
Review Your Knowledge