Its purpose is to support students registered on our Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) and Tax Technician programmes, as well as those completing Certificate & Diploma courses, by providing centralised online access to educational resources. These resources are offered to complement our traditional classroom lectures and to enhance students’ learning experience. They include online access to lectures (both recorded and live where available), lecture materials, manuals and past papers.

Free online CPD Courses for Institute Members are also be accessed through Blackboard.  As are all online CPD events purchased from the Irish Tax Institute.

You can access Blackboard by clicking here.

FAQs

1. When do I get access to Blackboard? You will receive access to Blackboard course when you have fully registered on the Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) Qualification, Tax Technician Qualification, a Certificates or Diploma or purchase an online CPD seminar from the Irish Tax Institute. All Irish Tax Institute students and members have limited access to Blackboard


2. What username and password do I use to login to Blackboard? There is a single sign-on for the Institute website and Blackboard. Your username is your Institute student/member number.


3. What happens if I forget my password? Click here, enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password.


4. Can I change my own password? Yes, login to your Member Dashboard here to change your password. Note that once your password is changed this is the password that you should use to login to the Institute website, Blackboard and TaxFind.


5. What will I have access to on Blackboard?
   
   
   
   1. If you are registered on our Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), Tax Technician or Diploma courses you will have online access to lectures (both recorded and live online where available), lecture materials, manuals and past papers. In addition, discussion forums provide students with a space to interact and collaborate with each other.
   
   
   2. If you are an Irish Tax Institute Member you will have access to your free online CPD courses on Blackboard Learn along with other useful online resources such as the ITR.
   
   
   3. If you are completing a Certificate programme or have purchased an online CPD seminar you will have online access to lectures (both recorded and live where available), materials and other materials where appropriate.
   
   
   
   

What should I see when I login?

• If you are a fully registered Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) or Tax Technician student you should see your Student Resources Tab. From there you can see any new announcements, access a range of educational resources or link directly to your modules. You should also see a second tab specific to your Part or to the Tax Technician programme where you can link to your modules, online only modules & professional skills workshops resources.


• If you are a student but not registered on a course you will have access to Assessment information and student resources.


• If you are an Institute Member, when you first login you should see the Resources Tab & the Free Online CPD Tab. Links to purchased online CPD seminars and certificate/diploma courses will be listed under the 'Course List' module on the Resources Tab.


• If you are a Diploma student you should see the Professional Development tab. From there you can access a range of resources and link directly to your course.


• If you have purchased a Certificate programme or online CPD seminar you will see the Course Listing tab where any certificates or online CPD seminars you have access to will be listed.

Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) / Tax Technician, Diploma and Certificate students:

• What if I don't have access to the correct course and/or modules? First check that you are fully registered on the correct course and subjects as Blackboard access will not be granted until this process is complete. If you have fully registered and you still do not have access to the correct content then contact your Course Coordinator.


• What do I do if I experience a technical problem using Blackboard or opening content on Blackboard? First refer to these FAQs and the System Guidance & Helpful Resources Section at the end of this page to check your system requirements & to access troubleshooting tips. If this does not resolve your issue then contact your Course Coordinator.


• What do I do if Blackboard is unavailable? From time to time we need to undertake essential maintenance of Blackboard. To minimise disruption to students, when possible we try and confine maintenance to take place between the 12.00am and 6.00am. Please bear in mind when planning your studies that Blackboard availability may be at risk during these times. If Blackboard is unavailable during office hours contact your course coordinator directly. If it is unavailable outside of office hours please email or call +353 16631700 and leave a voicemail and we will respond as soon as possible.


• When will my Blackboard access be removed? When you are no longer registered on a programme your Blackboard access will be removed. Once you register for the next year of your course or another course you will be given access again.


• Can I contact my lecturer through Blackboard? No. If you have a question for your lecturer please direct it to your course coordinator.


• Who do I contact if I have any other general queries about my course? First refer to your student manual and if this does not answer your question contact your Course Coordinator.

System Requirements and Helpful Resources

Hardware & Software Requirements

1. A live Internet connection. Blackboard will perform satisfactorily at dial-up speed (56Kbps or better), but high-speed internet access will offer the best experience.


2. A modern web browser (Check your browser here).


3. Monitor: For the best experience, access Blackboard at 1024x768 resolution or higher.


4. The Blackboard site can be accessed from tablets and mobile devices. You also have the option to use the Blackboard Mobile Learn App.


5. Because Blackboard is a web-based application, it has no other minimum hardware requirements.

Blackboard Help & Resources

Blackboard Student Help

Blackboard Learn Videos for Students

Access

The Institute does its very best to ensure that Blackboard Learn and the content contained on the learning management system is available to students at all times. Unfortunately we cannot not guarantee constant availability and we can accept no liability for downtime or access failure due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (including any failure by ISP, system provider or end-user fault).