University of Birmingham

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Help & WebCT Guides

WebCT is an example of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) designed to deliver online course content, assessments and communication. All members of the University can access WebCT from any computer with an Internet connection.

The links on this page provide information on WebCT.

Getting Started:

Web Browser, Username and Password [webLearn page]

Start Guide [pdf, 733 KB]

Browser Health Check [external site]

Protecting Your PC [webLearn page]

Working Online:

Using WebCT Vista [webLearn page]

Tips for Online Learning [webLearn page]

WebCT Downtime

WebCT News (including downtime) [webLearn page]

Troubleshoot

Usernames and Passwords [webLearn page]

WebCT Troubleshoot guide [pdf, 595 KB]

Contact

If you need help with usernames and passwords please contact the IS helpdesk directly, as they deal exclusively with log-in details.

If you experience other technical problems, please make sure that you have followed all the steps in the troubleshoot guide. If you are still experiencing problems with WebCT, please fill in the WebCT Help form.