The Rainforest Alliance Learning Network (RALN), known as Ra Learning, serves as the central Learning Management System (LMS) for the Rainforest Alliance. This platform is meticulously designed to deliver comprehensive learning experiences focused on the Sustainable Agriculture Standard and a diverse array of related topics, catering to a wide spectrum of audiences.
Exploring the Benefits of RA Learning
RA Learning offers significant advantages for various users involved in sustainable agriculture and related fields:
For learners, whether participating in face-to-face workshops, online training sessions, or engaging with e-courses, RA Learning provides a structured and engaging environment. It allows you to easily enroll in relevant courses, meticulously track your learning journey, enhance your skills and knowledge, and provide valuable feedback to contribute to continuous improvement.
For trainers, RA Learning functions as a robust digital toolkit, streamlining training management and enhancing delivery. Trainers can efficiently manage participant lists, distribute essential training materials, centrally store assignment instructions and collect submissions, and seamlessly issue certificates upon successful completion of training programs. Furthermore, the platform facilitates effective feedback collection from learners, fostering a cycle of continuous improvement from both the trainer’s perspective and the overall course design. Crucially, RA Learning includes semi-automated reporting systems, empowering trainers and program managers to monitor the outcomes and impact of their training initiatives.
For learning designers, RA Learning offers a versatile platform to develop training packages that are readily adaptable and reusable across numerous training instances and diverse subjects. In collaboration with the Knowledge Sharing team, learning designers can create catalogs of varied training offerings. This enables trainers to leverage and customize pre-existing designs, ensuring training content is precisely tailored to the specific needs of their participants.
The foundation of our LMS is Moodle, a globally recognized and extensively utilized platform. Moodle’s widespread adoption across thousands of organizations and millions of learners worldwide speaks to its reliability and effectiveness. Its highly customizable nature allows the Rainforest Alliance to continually adapt and refine RA Learning to align with our specific requirements and ensure seamless integration with our broader IT infrastructure.
Should you have any inquiries or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the RA Learning support team at [email protected].
Getting Started with RA Learning
Registration and Login
Embarking on your learning journey with RA Learning is straightforward. You can register at any time by visiting https://learn.ra.org and clicking on the “register” button. For detailed step-by-step guidance, please refer to this resource. Rainforest Alliance staff members benefit from a streamlined login process using Single-Sign On credentials.
Discovering Available Trainings and E-Courses
RA Learning hosts an extensive collection of resources, encompassing hundreds of pages dedicated to individual face-to-face training events, online training programs, and self-paced e-courses. You can easily navigate and discover relevant learning opportunities in several ways:
- New Users: If you are new to RA Learning and haven’t yet been enrolled in any courses, you can explore the openly accessible course offerings displayed on the right-hand side of your screen by clicking “Open E-courses“. For a broader overview, navigate to the “All courses” tab located at the top of your screen. It’s important to note that while some courses are open to all, the majority of training programs within RA Learning are “targeted” and accessible primarily by invitation. If you are interested in gaining access to a specific targeted training, it is advisable to directly contact the trainer responsible for that program, if possible.
- Enrolled Users: Upon logging into RA Learning, your personalized dashboard serves as your central hub. Here, you will immediately see the training programs and e-courses you have recently accessed. Scrolling down your dashboard, you can also view “badges,” which are digital recognitions awarded upon achieving specific learning milestones within individual training and e-course pages. To access a comprehensive list of all the training programs and courses you are currently enrolled in, simply click on the “My courses” tab, where you can also monitor your progress in each.
Enhancing Your Training with RA Learning
To effectively utilize RA Learning to support your own training initiatives, comprehensive resources are available. You can access a dedicated E-Course designed to guide you through the process of creating, editing, and managing your own RA Learning course page. This e-course offers fundamental knowledge and practical steps to get you started. For more in-depth guidance and personalized support, we encourage you to reach out to the Knowledge Sharing team at [email protected].
Access RA Learning directly through this link to reach the login page and begin exploring the wealth of learning opportunities available.
