Solution:
We began with a secure, role-based login which directs each audience to the site tools they need while protecting sensitive information from unauthorized users. Straightforward design and wording combine with drop-down menus and pre-populating forms to help all users navigate easily.
Restaurant owners who visit the site can sign up staff members and view, add to, or edit their staff registration list. They can also search for local training and proctors, view the training status and test results of each employee, and print a proof of course completion for any staff member. To simplify payment for online courses, we integrated with a third-party gateway for real time credit card authorization.
When restaurant staff log in, they can search and sign up for online courses, search for local seminars and test proctors, and begin or return to training programs. We designed coursework with interactive features on each page, forward and backward navigation, and built in a tool to keep track of the percentage of work complete. Students can also take certification tests and view their test scores online. When the training is complete, they may print their proof of course completion or order replacement cards.
Using their secure login, NHI administration can use the site to manage and update the training program, including courses, tests, and restaurant owner, staff, and proctor information. Management options include searching, editing, activating, or deactivating accounts, as well as creating discounts. Administrators can also add, edit, or delete the online tests or sections of tests. Furthermore, they can organize and edit individual courses to customize them for each state.
Features:
- Microsoft .NET and SQL Server for quick and easy scalability to support an unlimited number of connected users
- SQL Server best practices keep data properly secured
- Secure login provides role-based authentication
- Online registration
- Online payments for TAM courses using real time integration with third party payment gateway
- Interactive elements and forward/back navigation on coursework
- Automatic tracking of percentage of course/training completion
- Back end course content management/customization
- Ability to modify courses based on state availability
- Course and Test Administration Module to manage tests and courses or add interactive components (flash media, videos, images)
- Ability to quiz users after each section
- Ability for owners to track staff profiles, training completion, and test status
- Discount code functionality for corporate and individual accounts
- Reporting module with ability to create ad hoc reports with MS SQL Server and export functionality of reports to MS Excel
- Modules are extendible to other platforms such as Windows Mobile devices, WinForms
- Modules can be easily integrated with accounting systems inventory management systems, and supply chain management software