# Overview of LMS Organization

Updated 07/29/22.

The Learning Management System structure can be broken down into a series of Courses, Lessons and Assignments. Assigned courses can be found by logging into the Portal and selecting **View Your Courses** in the My Learning widget or by selecting the **My Learning** tab from the menu.

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##### **Courses**

Courses are a series of curated lessons pertaining to a broad subject. Courses that are assigned can be found under the **Active** tab in the LMS. Courses that have been completed or are expired can be found under the **History** tab. Assigned courses should be completed before the Due Date stated in the course info and description.

<p class="callout info">The included screenshots serve as <span style="text-decoration: underline;">examples only</span>. You will see the actual courses assigned specifically to you.</p>

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##### **Lessons**

Lessons are individual sessions in which information is presented about a more specific subject through video, slide shows or documents. Lessons may have tasks or assignments that must be completed before finishing a lesson.

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**Assignments**

Assignments are required tasks that are directly related to Lessons. Assignments may include downloading a document, watching a video or taking a quiz.

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