DirectCourse MN

Learning Administrator Toolkit

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Click Here to Access DirectCourse MN Login Page

 or copy and past and bookmark this link into your browser. 

 https://login.elsevierperformancemanager.com/systemlogin.aspx?virtualname=mnnew

While we are happy to support all organizations in Minnesota. If your organization supports more than 10 people  please don't hesitate to contact JP at jpd.buenafe@elsevier.com with Elsevier Customer Support as an additional resource. 

This web based toolkit has been created for MN DirectCourse learning administrators. It features useful tools, tips and hints to make it easier to utilize all the features in the Elsevier Performance Manager System (EPMS).

You will also find this site helpful for planning out how to use the DirectCourse content as a training resource for your employees.

It is a work in progress, so thank you for your patience while we build this site. We plan to update the tools regularly.

DirectCourse is an online learning management system where users can take courses at their own pace.


The College of Direct Support and the Person Centered Counseling programs offer a variety of courses to enhance the skills of people supporting individuals with disabilities.


To sign up for DirectCourse, please fill out a request for an account or e-mail dhs.dsd_cds@state.mn.us


Click this link to visit the DirectCourse website for more helpful information and resources.


Onboarding or Training Support Sessions

We are please to offer two types of session please choose according to your needs. 

Administrator Support Sessions: (For your first session please choose this option) are open to all users of Direct Course in Minnesota. Theses are an opportunity to connect 1:1 with an administrator to get your support needs met.  These hour long session initially focus on Onboarding new accounts or for solutions that may take longer than a Quick Support Session 

These 1 hour sessions can be used for any technical assistance needs including but not limited to:  

Quick Support Sessions are open to all users of Direct Course in Minnesota. These opportunities to connect 1 on 1 with an administrator are designed to assist users with a single issue when they struggle. They are most useful after the agency administrator has previously completed a 1-hour Onboarding Session. These 20-minute sessions can be used for anything the user needs support with including but not limited to: