On 03 November 2020 08:00 AM EST, a new, more dynamic version of inspira learning management system will go live after a short planned service outage from 30th October-03rd November. During the service outage, external users and staff members will not be able to access inspira learning management system.

Guidance for external users and staff members:

• External users and staff will not be able to search or enroll in courses or mandatory trainings.

How will the planned service outage impact me?

In order to complete all changes required for the technology refresh, a temporary service outage is planned from 30 October to 03 November 2020. During this time, users will not be able to access inspira learning management system at all. For example, staff will enroll for learning courses, language courses or take mandatory trainings.

Given the unavailability of the system during that period, managers and staff are asked to organize and plan their learning activities accordingly.

Will existing data in the system be affected?

There is no impact to existing data such as courses completed or in progress courses. There is no need to save or transfer any data.

Learning activities (applies to UN staff only):

For all staff:

• If you need to do a Computer Based Training (CBT) course in inspira/LMS before 30 October, you need to enroll and complete it (including assessments) before the 30th October otherwise you can do it after 03rd November once system is back online.
• Please check if you have completed all mandatory courses for travel (i.e. Basic Security) as they will not be accessible through inspira during this period.

For Umoja transactional end-users - Computer Based Trainings (CBTs) which are prerequisites for Instructor Led Training (ILT):

• Please note that CBT completion will not be possible during the inspira outage.
• Please enroll and complete any prerequisite CBTs for face-to-face training that you are enrolled in during 30th October - 3rd November. You must complete the CBTs prior to 30th October. You may not be able to take any Instructor Led Training (ILT) during this period, if your prerequisite CBTs have not been completed successfully.
• If you are unable to do the CBT this week – and need to complete it to participate in an ILT in the week 30th october-03rd November – you can review the course materials here: https://umoja.un.org/content/transactional-user
• Please note that this does not constitute the completion of the CBT. From 03rd November, you are required to self-enroll in the specific CBT course in inspira/LMS and complete the assessment in order to obtain your final certification.This work-around is only accepted in the period 30th October-03rd November.
• The administration of ILTs during the period 30th October-03rd November will be managed by your Regional Training Coordinators. All coordinators can guide you accordingly.
• Please note during the period 30th October-03rd November inspira will not be available to all language classes in Vienna, New York and Santiago.