Training Expectations & Objectives
HMIS data input is not your average data entry. It has a few very different aspects that make it much more challenging than one would expect. This new user training has between 6 to 8 hours of videos, multiple documents to review, and quizzes.
The student is expected to learn how to properly input and update client data in our HMIS so that they will later be able to report to funders, HUD, in the multitude and ever-changing ways that they require it. Final testing involves the students inputting practice clients into a mock Servicepoint system.
To complete this training, The student will need:
A computer
Internet Access
6 to 8 hours to get through the material
A week or two to successfully complete their test cases
Training Accounts are recycled after 30 days unless the student has asked for more time
Remember, though the class is self-paced, humans on our training team need time to check students work and respond. This can take 3 business days.
User Agreement Paperwork must also be completed to finish
Questions should go to service@icalliances.org
To get started complete the appropriate form below:
For HMIS training please complete this training request form
For DVIMS training please complete this training request form
This Video explains how training works
Interested in an In-Person TRaining Option?
The ICA Training Team is excited to announce the continuation of optional in-person HMIS New-User training. This is to fulfill the need for users who will benefit from learning the system with a more hands-on approach, while still using the online training videos as additional tools. Below are the current dates we have set up along with the locations in which the trainings are taking place. If you are the person at your agency that requests new user trainings, and think that you have staff that would benefit from an in-person training experience, please fill out the form below.
Please note that online training is still available as an option if this does not fit your staff’s needs. If it is decided that in-person training is the best option, each student only need to attend one session. Each attendee will need their own laptop. The classes fill up at 10 attendees each.
Current In Person Trainings:
The 2nd Thursday-every month - 612 Locust St. Des Moines, Iowa
The 3rd Thursday- every month- Shelter House, Iowa City (10am-2pm) 429 Southgate Ave, Iowa City
For In-person HMIS/DVIMS training please complete this training request form
Training Calendar
Interested in becoming an HMIS/DVIMS provider?
Please email support@icalliances.org. Once you email support@icalliances.org you'll be instructed on how to complete the following required documentation:
IA HMIS Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 2024
New Project Request form for all projects needed in HMIS/DVIMS.
If you would like to be a part of Iowa BoS Coordinated Entry, please connect with our Coordinated Entry Team at iowace@icalliances.org
balance of state
Training Contact:
Training Team
des moines
Training Contact:
Training Team
DVIMS IA
Training Contact:
Training Team
New User Test Support
New User test support is offered weekly on Thursdays at 10am via Teams.
Microsoft Teams Meeting info:
Meeting ID: 213 544 521 242
Passcode: g588sj
Or call in (audio only)
+1 323-676-6180,,778733969# United States, Los Angeles
Phone Conference ID: 778 733 969#