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Effort Reporting System (ERS) Training

To access the ERS training and other effort materials, please select one of the links and enter your CougarNet ID and Password.

Effort Reporting Training PowerPoint An introduction to what is Effort and the importance of committed effort
ERS Department Coordinator Training Video An in depth training of the ERS system with possible scenarios departments face
ERS Department Coordinator Training Manual (PDF) Printout of the material referenced in the training video
ERS Faculty Certifier Training Video An introduction of MAXIMUS and a step-by-step training for Certifiers
ERS Faculty Certifier Training Manual (PDF) Printout of the materials referenced in the training video
ERS Faculty Certifier Quick Reference Guide A quick reference for Certifiers of the steps to certify effort reports in ERS
Converting Person Months to Effort Percentages An overview of how to convert person months into effort percentages and vice versa
PHS Salary Cap Worksheet Worksheet aid to ensure faculty salary is not charged in excess of the salary cap (NIH and DHHS awards)