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Online Training (Element K)

For faculty and staff unable to attend a UNIT Workshop, e-learning using Element K Online is a great way to learn how to use the software programs that you need to use.

Element K's series of self-paced, online courses allow you to select the computer courses and topics that you want to learn, and to move at your own pace whenever you are available. Using short, interactive lessons; Element K Online teaches you computer skills, and allows you to practice those skills. Element K Online delivers computer training online via the internet. All that you need to use this service is a computer with internet access, a set of speakers or headphones and a login account.

Who Can Use Element K Online?

Every full-time and part-time faculty and staff member at Villanova is eligible to use Element K Online. Unfortunately, accounts are not available for Villanova students.

How can I get an Element K Account?

To obtain an Element K account, contact the UNIT Helpdesk at 610-519-7777 (x97777) and request that an account be created for you. Villanova currently subscribes to two different online suites in Element K: Office Professional and Computer Professional. Be sure to specify whether you need the Office Professional suite of classes, the Computer Professional suite of classes, or both. Within 48 hours, your account will be created and your login information will be emailed to your Villanova address.

Element K Technical Support

  • You can get help in various ways, depending on what you need help with:
    For basic navigation questions, you might want to try Element K's online Help feature. Simply click the Help button.
  • If you are having problems logging in, upgrading Shockwave and/or Flash or increasing the volume control on your PC, please contact the Helpdesk at 610-519-7777 (x97777).
  • If you need any other technical assistance regarding Element K, you can call Element K Customer Support at 1-800-250-5013. Technical Support representatives are available from 7 AM - 8 PM EST, Monday through Friday.