Certifying Effort in ECRT

1. Log onto the ECRT website: https://effort.ts.vcu.edu/ecrt/initLogin.do (using your eID and your eID password). 
2. Select Certify/View My Effort

3. Use the “View Period” option found on the upper left hand corner to select the period to be certified.  All periods available to be certified will have the status: Not Certified, Not Processed ().  These cards will also have the option to Save, Certify, and Cancel on the bottom of the ECRT card.

4. Using whole numbers, key in your performed effort (certified percents) at the award, non sponsored, and/or clinical levels into the Certified column.  The Grand Totals in the Certified Column should be within the allowable range of 99-101 percent.

5. The “All” button on the bottom of the ECRT card allows ECRT to capture and store all percents entered into the Certified column.  Click the “All” option and then the Certify button.

6. Read the disclaimer located on the top of the ECRT card and choose “I Agree”. Repeat steps 2 thru 6 until all cards with the status Not Certified, Not Processed () are certified.