Saba HHS Learning Portal Log On Instructions
This document will assist you in logging onto the HHS
Learning Portal.
Step 1: Locate your username.
Step 2: Determine your temporary password.
Step 3: Log in.
Step 4: Review your profile.
Step 5: Enjoy the training tools available to you.
Who to contact for
help
Step 1: Locate your username.
Federal Civilian Employees:
Your username is your eight-digit employee ID#. This ID# can be found using the
employee ID lookup application you will find on the HHS U web site at
https://learning.hhs.gov/employeenumber.asp.
Commissioned Corps Officers:
Your username is your PHS serial number followed by three zeros, e.g.
12345000.This ID# can be found using the employee ID lookup application you
will find on the HHS U web site at
https://learning.hhs.gov/employeenumber.asp.
Others:
If you had a GeoLearning account, that information has migrated to the new
system with the same user ID. Additional contractor and other accounts will be
set up in the future.
For further assistance, please contact the LMS Help Desk at 1-866-246-5440
or DHHSHelp@gpworldwide.com.
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Step 2: Determine your temporary
password.
Your initial password will follow this format:
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First letter of legal first name (upper case)
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Last name (including any special characters; lower case)
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Last four digits of your social security number
** If you are not a Federal Civilian Employee or Commissioned
Corps Officer, use 0000 (four zeros) for the last four digits of your social
security number.
Examples:
Mary Thomas |
Mthomas1234 |
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Bob McIntire |
Rmcintire5678 |
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Beth Johns-Hopkins |
Ejohns-hopkins0000 |
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The first time you log in, you will have to change this temporary password to
one of your own choice. You will see the following screen:
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(20845) You are required to change your password the first time you log in. |
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Click Save to reset your password.
IMPORTANT! Please read the following criteria for creating new passwords.
- Passwords should be a minimum of 8 characters.
- Passwords should contain at least 1 upper-case character and 1 lower-case character.
- Password should contain 1 numeric character or 1 special character.
Special characters include: # $ % ^ & * , _ ? / ; : \ |
- Passwords may not include any part of your login id or name.
- You may not change your password more frequently than every 24 hours
- You may not use your previous 6 passwords.
You should also choose one of the following Secret Questions to which you will
create a Secret Answer. You will need to provide this information if you ever
forget your password.
Once the necessary information is entered, click Save. You will be reverted
back to the Logon page.
IMPORTANT!
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Your temporary password will expire if you do not access the system within 30 days of your account creation. Contact the Help Desk if this happens.
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The system will prompt you to change your password every 90 days.
FORGOT YOUR PASSWORD?
If you have forgotten your password, please follow these steps before
contacting the Help Desk:
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Click the Forgot Your Password? link on the Logon page. The
following information will appear in a pop-up window (ensure that all pop-up
blockers are turned off prior to clicking on this link).
Forgot Your Password?
Enter you user name in the field below. Your password will be sent to the email
address specified in your account preferences.
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Once the required information is entered, click Send Password to have your
password emailed to your email address, as it appears in the Learning Portal.
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Step 3: Log in.
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In your web browser, enter the following URL:
http://lms.learning.hhs.gov
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Enter your Username and Password in the designated fields (as shown below) and
click the Log In button.
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Step 4: Review your profile.
When you first log in to the HHS Learning Portal, check your user profile to
make sure critical information is correct.
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Click on the My Profile tab in the row of gray tabs beneath the HHS logo (My
Saba view).
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Use the buttons in the left navigation bar to review the following:
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My Person Details – it is critical that your correct manager/supervisor is
indicated here
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My Contact Information – it is critical that your email be correct
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My Address
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My Job Profile
Your supervisor and email address can be updated by your OPDIV LMS
administrator. Contact HHS University at
hhsu_lms@psc.hhs.gov if
you need the person's name.
Other information is being uploaded from the EHRP system. Please contact your
HR staff to have it corrected.
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Step 5: Enjoy the training tools
available to you.
There are many tools available to you from the My Saba view of menu options.
You can register for online or classroom training, and explore a host of other
areas.
You can even set your own preferences using the Preferences link in the blue
menu bar at the top of the screen.
Be sure to register for and complete the following online Saba courses:
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Learning with Saba – for anyone using the system
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Managing Team Learning – for managers and supervisors
You will also find additional information in the …
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Saba online Help area (top blue menu bar)
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HHS University web site (http://learning.hhs.gov/)
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Saba Learning Management Community of Practice
(https://hhsu.learning.hhs.gov/communities/)
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Under the Collarboration tab in the HHS Learning Portal itself.
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If you are experiencing technical problems logging onto or using the Saba HHS
Learning Portal, please contact the Help Desk at 1-866-246-5440 or
DHHSHelp@gpworldwide.com.
All non-technical and training-related questions should be directed to your
OPDIV LMS administrators or hhsu_lms@psc.hhs.gov.