Evaluation Expedition Online Course

In this course, you will learn the basics of program evaluation: what evaluation is, different types of evaluations you can use to evaluate your programs, how to plan and implement an evaluation, and more! The course is broken into 11 modules, which each cover a different topic related to the evaluation process. In each module you will find:

  • A short video overview of the topic
  • An interactive activity 
  • A quiz to assess your knowledge
  • Additional resources

The modules are fairly short and should typically take about 15 minutes to complete. The order of the modules follows the general order of an evaluation, but you are more than welcome to complete them in any order you like. If you have technical questions regarding registration or accessing the online course please contact our 24/7 Help Desk at 517-432-6200. 

Registration Instructions

This course is open to both MSU Extension staff, as well as others who are not affiliated with MSU. Those who are not MSU staff will be charged $25.00. For specific registration instructions select an option below:

For technical assistance please contact the MSU Help Desk at 517-432-6200. They are available 24/7.

Instructions for MSU Staff/Students:

  1. Login with your MSU NetID/Email and Password on the following web page: Evaluation Expedition Registration for MSU Staff/Students.
  2. Select the Enroll button.
  3. Login to D2L (d2l.msu.edu) with your NetID and password and you will see the course listed on your Home page.

Instructions for Anyone Not Affiliated with Michigan State University:

Follow the instructions below to register for this course. If you would like to watch a video tutorial, demonstrating an overview of the registration process, click on the following link: Online Course Registration Video Tutorial.

  1. Create your MSU Guest Account/Community ID and Password: Create Your Account
  2. Login to the registration system with your Community ID and Password: Evaluation Expedition Registration.
  3. Follow the instructions to register for the course. Upon registration, you will receive a receipt and instructions for accessing the course.

How to Login to the Course:

Once you have registered, follow the instructions below to login – you will use the same login credentials that you set during registration (your NetID is your email address used during registration and use the same password set during registration).

  1. Go to the Michigan State University’s Online Course System (known as Desire2Learn or D2L): https://d2l.msu.edu/
  2. Click on the Login button.
  3. In the MSU NETID field enter your email address (enter the same email used during registration)
  4. Enter the password you set during registration.
  5. You will be logged into D2L - click on the course title in the My Courses area.

*Note: If you need to reset your password go to: https://auth.msu.edu/ and select the "Forgot password?" link under the sign in button.

FAQs for Anyone Not Affiliated with Michigan State University

  1. What is my username/NETID?
    Your username (or NET ID) is the email address you used to create your account during registration (you use the same email address/password for registering and for taking the course).

  2. What URL do I go to for logging into the course?
    Go to: https://d2l.msu.edu/. You will see the Michigan State University at the top of the page.

  3. I received a “not authenticated” response when trying to login – what do I do?
    A “not authenticated” message is typically an issue with a password not being entered correctly. To reset your password at any time go to: https://auth.msu.edu/ and select the "Forgot password?" link under the sign in button.

  4. I forgot my password – where can I reset it?
    To reset your password at any time go to: https://auth.msu.edu/ and select the "Forgot password?" link under the sign in button..

  5. Who can I call for technical support?

    If you have any technical problems, please contact the Michigan State University IT Service Desk from 7am-12am Monday through Friday and 10am-12am on Saturday/Sunday, any day that the University is open.

    • Phone: (517) 432-6200
    • Phone (toll free): 1 (844) 678-6200
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