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About EBSCOlearning Accel (formerly Accel5)

Do I need a personal account to use Accel?

Yes, creating a personal account is necessary to access the full features of Accel, including tracking your learning progress, saving bookmarks, and receiving tailored content suggestions.

What types of content are available on Accel?

Accel offers:

  • Short videos from industry experts
  • Summaries of best-selling business books
  • Articles on various professional development topics
  • Guided learning paths with certificates upon completion

Can I access Accel on my mobile device?

Yes, Accel is mobile-friendly and can be accessed via smartphones and tablets, allowing you to learn on-the-go.

What are Reflection Questions?

Reflection Questions are a resource available on select book summaries and all videos, which you can complete after finishing the content. Each PDF contains a "reflect" question, an "act" to complete, and a "discuss" question to answer. These questions are designed to help you apply the information taught in the book summary or video.

Are there certificates or badges I can earn for completing content?

Yes! Accel has numerous curated Learning Paths, which combine various resource types to support a learning objective. Successful completion of the Learning Path will allow learners to download a custom certificate of completion.

Is there any way to track what I've already completed or started?

Yes, your progress is tracked automatically. Visit My Learning to view content you've bookmarked, started, and completed. Content you've saved for later appears as "Not Started," resources you've recently viewed will be "In Progress," and all finished content is marked "Completed."

How can I change the content recommendations I'm shown?

If your current recommendations no longer align with your interests, you can update them by editing your answers to the onboarding survey. You can access your reponses through the "Edit Profile" option under your profile. There, you can select "Edit Responses" and modify your onboarding survey. This will update your personalized recommendations.

Do I have to enable cookies?

For the best experience, cookies are recommended. At a minimum, to stay logged in, cookies must be turned on. Without cookies, you may miss out on time-saving features like personalization, but the site will work in a simpler way.