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Integrated chat improves learning for the tech-challenged

At Advent eLearning, we believe in making online learning accessible to all, regardless of their comfort level with technology. Our programs feature integrated live chat technology to allow students to receive real-time chat support from Advent's customer service group. These are just a few comments from satisfied users of our programs: "Danetta is the best help support specialist worker there is... She’s very polite, courteous, and capable of dealing with the elderly. She’s

We Know Communication is Key

When it comes to working with individuals in diversion or alternative sentencing programs, communication is key. They need to understand what to do, when to do it, and where to go flawlessly to ensure successful outcomes. Advent eLearning manages your entire eLearning process from the first communication with a participant to the last. We use multiple channels of communication to make sure important messages are never missed no matter what the situation may be. Advent integra

Why Prosecutors Need Diversion Management Software and How It Can Help Them

Prosecutors have an incredibly challenging job. They are responsible for making sure justice is served, but also for being responsible stewards of taxpayer money. Prosecutors need to be able to make decisions quickly but also accurately. That’s why prosecutors need diversion management software – to make sure they have the data they need to make the best decisions possible. Diversion management software can help prosecutors to collect, store, and analyze data quickly, efficie

The Agency Guide to Advent eLearning

If your agency manages diversions, sanctions or alternative sentencing, the Advent eLearning platform was designed to make your job easier, more organized, and more efficient. With Advent eLearning you can enter pre-screened defendants to begin treatment or have them register themselves to get started. Treatment can be offender-paid, invoiced to your agency, or offender paid with pro bono invoicing for indigency. Advent eLearning can handle client's program fees and/or third-

How to Find a Quality, Affordable Court Ordered Anti-Theft Class

Are you looking for a quality, affordable court ordered anti-theft class? You are certainly not alone. Many people find themselves in the position of having to complete an anti-theft class for court-ordered reasons and are looking for the best options for their situation. Fortunately, there are a variety of anti-theft classes available to meet the needs of individuals and their budgets, whether they are looking for a comprehensive online course or an in-person class. In this

Understanding the Benefits of Completing Court Ordered Shoplifting Courses Online

Stealing from a store, or shoplifting, is a serious offense. Depending on the severity, shoplifting can result in hefty fines and even jail time. Even if you are caught shoplifting for the first time, the court may order you to complete an anti-shoplifting course. These courses can be completed both in person and online. Completing a shoplifting course online has many benefits, from convenience and cost savings to being able to access the course from anywhere. Using Advent eL

How to Make the Most of Your Court-Ordered Anger Management Class Online

Learning to manage anger is essential for a healthy lifestyle and personal success. If your anger has led you to trouble with the court, you may have been assigned an 8-hour or 4-hour anger management class. If you’re required to take the class anyway, you might as well make the most of it, and Advent eLearning delivers just what you need. Advent eLearning’s 8-hour and 4-hour anger management classes can provide you with the tools and resources to better control your emotions

Advent eLearning Platform Update: Optimized User Experience

Advent eLearning recent platform updates include an optimized user experience offering improved efficiency and ease of use. These updates include: Invoice Configuration Update Agency users will now have the option to choose whether their accounts are configured with the “Is Invoice” box for indignant case invoicing. This will allow agencies that deploy defendant- paid programs to forgo fees, or to adjust fees to sliding scales, on a case-by case basis upon indigency evaluatio

Reflecting on a great year!

As 2022 draws to an end we would like to take a moment to recognize what an amazing year it has been for Advent eLearning. We have made great strides in the pursuit of our mission to innovate and provide new sentencing and diversion options for prosecutors, judges, defense attorneys and probation officers looking to best serve their clients and communities. The Advent eLearning website was reengineered this year to create easier pathways to help for students, and to the integ

Advent eLearning is your complete resource for diversion management

Managing your programs for diversions or alternative sentencing can be complex and time consuming when you consider all the steps involved in accounting for the progress of every offender at any given time. With the latest update in our platform, Advent eLearning is reducing the complexity of the process and improving workflow management that is inclusive of every step of your diversion or alternative sentencing process. Within the Advent eLearning platform agencies can: Assi

What to know when you must take a court ordered marijuana course

If you have been ordered to take a marijuana course, the process can be challenging. You’ll need to find an online marijuana course that meets the expectations of the court and provides you with the certification of completion you need. There are some things you should know about before taking a court-ordered marijuana class online. Here are some things you should know if you need to take an online marijuana course as part of your sentencing for a crime or as part of your pro

Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

‍If you are experiencing the negative effects of poor decision making associated with the way you think about things and the way you see your current situation, a corrective thinking course may be just what you need. Correcting your thinking can be a game-changer. Examining how you think, how you live, how you communicate, and how to make better choice is the secret to being happy, achieving your goals, and living a life you love. Correcting the way you think doesn’t mean ign

Take the 5-minute Anger Issues Test

Everyone knows anger as an emotion that often feels destructive and self-destructive. But when you get past the stereotypes, anger is also a very useful signal that something is wrong in your life. Anger is telling you that something needs to change — and fast! In fact, there’s a good chance that anger has been holding you back from leading the life you truly want. It’s not always easy to see this truth because most people think of anger as something negative. In reality, how

Create your own curriculum with Advent eLearning

Improved workflow automation is an important feature built into the most recent update release of the Advent eLearning platform. It is built to streamline diversion and alternate sentencing programs. Institutions can now bundle any combination of Advent’s offerings into a customized ‘Curriculum’, assign curriculum to defendants via the ‘Application Portal’, and manage applications and diversion programs all within the Advent eLearning platform. Institutions now have the optio

What is the difference between stealing and shoplifting?

When you break it down, shoplifting and stealing are both the same thing. However, there is a slight difference in the way each term is used. In general, the word “stealing” means taking something that does not belong to you without permission or right to do so. In this case, anything taken from another person or company can be theft. However, when referring specifically to shoplifting as an action, “shoplifting” refers to concealing items from a store without paying for them

What You Need to Know About Court Ordered Animal Care Classes

When you are facing a court case, there are many factors that the judge will consider. One of those factors might be your willingness to take an animal care class. This type of class is an educational course that is designed to help individuals understand the responsibilities associated with owning animals and how to care for them properly. There are many different circumstances in which a judge might order someone to complete this type of class, such as after being charged w

Online Boating Course Near Me

If you have been charged with a boating related crime, there may be consequences. Depending on the specifics of your case, it’s possible you might need to take a Boating Safety class as part of your sentence. If you are looking for a boating safety class near you, your best bet is to take an online course from Advent eLearning. These courses are as close to you as the nearest smart phone, tablet, or computer. Instead of letting the consequences of your boating related charge

Can I Manage My Anger for Free?

When you get angry, it’s easy to feel out of control. You might feel like you're a victim of your own emotions and unable to manage or channel that anger. Here are some ways that won’t break the bank but can help you get moving in the right direction: Go for a run or to the gym. Anger can sometimes feel like you have a lot of energy coursing through your veins. What better way to work through those angry emotions than by going to the gym and hitting the heavy bag, lifting wei

Jump Links Take Platform Navigation to New Heights

The Advent eLearning platform has recently been updated with a number of adjustments designed to expand functionality and to improve our user experience providing a more intuitive interface, better consistency, and quick access to key platform functionality. AeL users will see a simplified platform with visual updates that improve efficiency and ease of use. One of our major updates to the user interface is the addition of jump links on the homepage. Jump links reduce clutter

Screening and approval made easy

With Advent eLearning you benefit from convenient and time saving services like our participant screening and approval process. We start by providing each institution with a unique custom personal URL that connects students directly to the application page for a specific curriculum. Once on the site, participants enter information into forms that can be customized to meet your specific needs. Document upload fields can be displayed based on the Agency Program that’s being uti