SIMnet® is McGraw Hill’s industry-leading Microsoft Office training and assessment platform designed to build students’ skills in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Access. SIMnet also boosts computer concepts, operating system and file management skills.
SIMnet’s effective training modules help students apply their knowledge to course assignments and equip them with the critical skills they need to be career ready.
Modules Include:
Microsoft® Office Suite
Microsoft® Outlook
Computer Concepts
File Management
Windows 10, 8 & 7
Internet Browsers
Help your students Excel in Microsoft Office
For instructors
Assign lessons and exams with over 10,000 objective-based questions to choose from
Combine multiple applications into exams – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & more
LMS integration to offer single sign-on and automatic gradebook syncing
Customizable gradebook with over 200 reporting options so you can see where your students need support
For students
Life-long access for unlimited practice
Real-world training for future careers
Digital badging and certificates of achievement
Success tools, practice materials and integrated library so students can study on the go
"SIMnet provides my students at Navarro College with a unique hands-on learning experience for mastering Microsoft Office 365 applications and information technology concepts. This product has proven to raise engagement rates, retention rates, and overall course satisfaction. One of the benefits of SIMnet is the fantastic support my students and I receive whether online, by phone, or chat.”
Karla Swanson Associate Professor Navarro College
"I find SIMnet to be a huge enabler, because as an instructor I can show every student where to focus based on their strengths/weaknesses and create custom work such as homework and evaluations to help them improve concepts they struggle with or got wrong on an exam.”
Ryan Vantachi Professor of Human Resources Management Fanshawe College
"SIMnet is a very thorough training environment. It prepares students to be successful, enhancing foundational skills to serve them throughout their professional careers.”
Adam Suggs Instructor Gwinnett College
"SIMnet makes everyone’s life much simpler. It’s improved consistency across all our sections and supports students’ learning and outcomes.”
Bruce Wilbee Director of Information and Educational Technology Sprott Shaw College
"The biggest reason I recommend using SIMnet is a vastly improved student experience both for learning skills and overall ease of use.”
James Halls Professor Algonquin College
"My students embrace the challenge of earning digital badges. What a great motivator to keep students engaged in their learning!”
Barbara Garrell Instructor Delaware County Community College
"SIMnet makes everyone’s life much simpler. It’s improved consistency across all our sections and supports students’ learning and outcomes.”
Bruce Wilbee Director of Information and Educational Technology Sprott Shaw College
"The biggest reason I recommend using SIMnet is a vastly improved student experience both for learning skills and overall ease of use.”
James Halls Professor Algonquin College
"I find SIMnet to be a huge enabler, because as an instructor I can show every student where to focus based on their strengths/weaknesses and create custom work such as homework and evaluations to help them improve concepts they struggle with or got wrong on an exam.”
Ryan Vantachi Professor of Human Resources Management Fanshawe College
"SIMnet is a very thorough training environment. It prepares students to be successful, enhancing foundational skills to serve them throughout their professional careers.”
Adam Suggs Instructor Gwinnett College
"My students embrace the challenge of earning digital badges. What a great motivator to keep students engaged in their learning!”
Barbara Garrell Instructor Delaware County Community College
"SIMnet provides my students at Navarro College with a unique hands-on learning experience for mastering Microsoft Office 365 applications and information technology concepts. This product has proven to raise engagement rates, retention rates, and overall course satisfaction. One of the benefits of SIMnet is the fantastic support my students and I receive whether online, by phone, or chat.”
Karla Swanson Associate Professor Navarro College
Digital Badging
Digital Badging Credentials are now available for all applications in SIMnet including Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word. These digital certificates of achievement are based upon student scores for specific SIMnet assignments.
Students can add badging credentials to their resume, LinkedIn, and social media outlets pages.
Students can promote fluency of various MS Office application skills to prospect employers via LinkedIn.
here is no additional charge for the digital credentials but students do need a SIMnet license to earn them.
Yellow and black belt can be attained by scoring 90% or better. White and purple belts require 100% completion of the Let Me Try’s in the corresponding chapters to attain.
We are committed to meeting Accessibility standards and WCAG 2.0 AA guidelines. Our commitment includes tracking progress and making improvements, so we can address industry standards and meet the accessibility needs of every learner. SIMnet is in HTML 5 and doesn't require installation. We ensure that all videos come equipped with speech bubbles and transcripts. To learn more or to request a VPAT, contact accessibilitycanada@mheducation.com