VRS Training Academy
What type of training do you need? Your current experience level and position will guide what courses you should take. You may be new to your role or you may have been in your position for a few years. You may help your employees with benefits questions or you may deal solely with payroll topics. You may need to know a little bit about everything!
To help you find the training you need, VRS offers three series: Overview, Benefits, and Technical. View series and course descriptions below to determine the right fit for you.
For a complete description of VRS e-courses and resources, view the VRS Training Academy Curriculum.
Overview Series
Overview Series courses provide a high-level introduction to VRS benefits and systems topics. Overview training is a great way for new employers to get started or for experienced employers to get a refresher on VRS topics. Use the E-learning buttons below to access those courses directly in the COVLC.
For a complete description of VRS e-courses and resources, view the VRS Training Academy Curriculum.
How Do I Access E-learning in the COVLC?
Upcoming Live Webinars
Date | Time | Webinar Topic | Prerequisite ( E-learning Course ) | Link |
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Mar 18, 20, 25, 27 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM | Intro to VRS 4-Part SeriesView Webinar Series | COVLC Log InVRS Systems Overview | RegisterWebinar |
July 22, 24, 29, 31 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM | Intro to VRS 4-Part SeriesView Webinar Series | COVLC Log InVRS Systems Overview | RegisterWebinar |
E-learning Courses
Process Guides
Benefits Series
Benefits Series courses offer a more in-depth look at benefits topics. These courses are intended to give employers the context and details they need to administer and counsel their employees on VRS benefits. Use the E-learning buttons below to access those courses directly in the COVLC.
For a complete description of VRS e-courses and resources, view the VRS Training Academy Curriculum.
How Do I Access E-learning in the COVLC?
Upcoming Live Webinars
Date | Time | Webinar Topic | Prerequisite ( E-learning Course ) | Link |
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Thurs, Jan 9 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Understanding the Hybrid Retirement Plan | None | RegisterWebinar |
Thurs, Jan 23 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Onboarding New Employees | COVLC Log InEnrollment Activities | RegisterWebinar |
Thurs, Feb 20 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Disability Retirement | COVLC Log InDisability Retirement | RegisterWebinar |
Thurs, Apr 3 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Understanding Contributions | COVLC Log InUnderstanding Contributions | RegisterWebinar |
Thurs, Apr 17 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Service Retirement | COVLC Log InService Retirement | RegisterWebinar |
Thurs, May 8 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Purchase of Prior Service | COVLC Log InPurchase of Prior Service | RegisterWebinar |
Thurs, May 22 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Understanding the Hybrid Retirement Plan | None | RegisterWebinar |
Thurs, June 5 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Retirement Payout Options | COVLC Log InService Retirement | RegisterWebinar |
Thurs, June 26 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Life Insurance | COVLC Log InLife Insurance | RegisterWebinar |
Recorded Webinars
Air Date | Webinar Topic | Link |
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Nov 6, 2024 | Understanding Contributions | ViewWebinar |
Nov 20, 2024 | Service Retirement | ViewWebinar |
E-learning Courses
Technical Series
Technical Series courses offer more in-depth details about systems topics and contain video demonstrations. Systems training is ideal for employers who need step-by-step instructions on how to perform myVRS Navigator processes and the context behind those steps. Use the E-learning buttons below to access those courses directly in the COVLC.
For a complete description of VRS e-courses and resources, view the VRS Training Academy Curriculum.
How Do I Access E-learning in the COVLC?
E-learning Courses
Process Guides
Checklists & Job Aids
Checklists & Job aids to help you when counseling employees.
Checklists
Job Aids
How Do I Access E-learning in the Commonwealth of Virginia Learning Center (COVLC)?
If you are a School, Political subdivision or State agency that does not have its own COVLC:
If you are a State agency that has its own COVLC:
- Log in to your agency COVLCCOVLC Log In
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If your agency is on the domain administrator list, you will be taken to your agency's COVLC homepage when you log in. Your COVLC administrator will need to pull courses from the VRS University into your COVLC.
Introduction to VRS for Benefit Administrators
This four-episode webinar series is designed to give newer benefit administrators a high-level introduction to VRS structure and benefits. Episodes are broadcast over four days.
Episode 1 - Understanding VRS and Retirement Account Contributions
Explore VRS structure including retirement plans and systems as well as reporting data and making contributions.
Episode 2 - New Employees: Time Sensitive Benefits and Saving for Retirement
Understand time-sensitive benefits and additional ways to save for retirement with supplemental savings plans and voluntary contributions.
Episode 3 - Employees Mid-Career: Life Events
Explore benefits and processes related to various life events including disability, refunds and death.
Episode 4 - Nearing Retirement: Requirements, Payout Options and Processing
Learn retirement eligibility requirements, payout options and benefits in retirement.