Quick start

To get started quickly, review the three items below. However, you are expected to complete all 10 modules and take the quiz at a later date.

• Module 5: The basics of effort certification at ASU
• Simulation: How to certify your effort
• Quick start guide (Word doc)

Comprehensive training:

• Complete Modules 1 - 10 below.
• Complete the short quiz on Blackboard. Note: All certifiers and DEAs MUST take the quiz. It is a requirement that we have a record on file that you have completed the quiz.To access the Blackboard quiz, follow these steps:
• Go to http://myasucourses.asu.edu (opens a new window or tab).
• Login with your ASURITE ID and password
• In the My Courses box on the right, if you see a link that says "Effort Reporting Quiz", click on that link. The course will open and the quiz will be there.
• If you do not see that link, click on the Courses tab at the top-left.
• Type "effort" into the search field and click on Go.
• Click on the Enroll button next to the course title "Effort Reporting Quiz"
• Click Submit.
• Click OK. The course will open and the quiz will be there.
• Review the supplemental materials at the bottom of this page.

Certifier modules

Supplemental materials

Effort Reporting System Presentation (PDF)
PowerPoint from the live presentation of the effort reporting training.

Effort Report Form Overview (PDF)
Provides a quick overview of items contained in the effort report form

Effort Reporting Data Flow (PDF)
Diagram showing where the effort reporting data comes from.

Effort Reporting Roles & Responsibilities (PDF)
Chart that shows the 5 steps of the effort reporting workflow and the corresponding responsibilities of each role.

Effort Reporting Guide (PDF)
Comprehensive guide for the Effort Certifier role

Effort Certifier Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
A simple reference sheet for the Effort Certifier (only to be used if person is familiar with the effort reporting system)

Effort Certifier Error Resolution Key (Word)
A listing of potential messages the Effort Certifier may encounter during certification, including possible resolutions

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Training for Departmental Effort Administrators (DEAs)

This is what you need to do:

• Complete ALL of the certifier training.
• Complete the Blackboard quiz for the certifier training (See the certifier training section).
• After you complete the certifier training and the Blackboard quiz, return here and complete Module 1 below.
• Review the supplemental materials at the bottom of this page.
• As a Departmental Effort Administrator, it is your responsibility to be a resource to the certifiers in your area. This means you must be knowledgeable about the effort reporting training as well as the other information on this web site.

DEA modules

Module 1
How to review (video simulation)

Supplemental materials

DEA Effort Reporting Guide (PDF)
Comprehensive guide for the DEA role

DEA Reviewer Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
A simple reference sheet for the DEA Reviewer (only to be used if person is familiar with the effort reporting system).

DEA Approver Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
A simple reference sheet for the DEA Approver (only to be used if person is familiar with the effort reporting system).

DEA Error Resolution Key (Word)
A listing of potential messages the Effort Certifier may encounter during certification, including possible resolutions.

Effort Report Routing (PowerPoint)
Provides a diagram of who the effort report is routed to for graduate appointments and hourly student employees.

DEA Best Practices (PDF)
Best practices and tips for DEAs.

Viewing the Status of My Department Reports (PDF)
How to determine the status of reports for your department.

Training presentation - Effort Reporting System Overview
PowerPoint from the live presentation of the effort reporting training.

Training presentation - Effort Reporting System Refresher
PowerPoint from the live presentation for the effort reporting refresher.

OTC - Salary Limitations
A guide for reviewing employees who are over the sponsor salary cap.

A12 Employee Review
A workbook to aide in the review of effort reports for employees who work a 9-month appointment, but are paid over 12 months (A12_EMP Report Type).