what you want to know about online education and certificates

WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT ONLINE EDUCATION

CERTIFICATES

To Learn More Visit www.USanFranOnline.com

How does online education work?• Through advanced technology you will be immersed in an online learning

environment that facilitates communication and collaboration.

– Anytime anywhere 24/7 access

– Instructor led video lectures

– No campus attendance required

– User friendly - Log in and learn

– Lectures

– Text book or other special course materials in some cases

To Learn More Visit University of San Francisco’s Frequently Asked Questions

http://www.usanfranonline.com/programs/faqs/#accordion


What kinds of materials will I have access to?


• Downloadable study guides

• Lectures

• Textbook or other special course materials in some cases

• Online chat rooms

• Streaming video

• Message boards

• Rich real time interaction



What type of interaction can I expect from this program?

You will connect and collaborate with classmates via:

• Chat

• Email

• Group study tools

• Interaction with instructors during virtual office hours

• Instructor led discussion boards

• Live lectures




Is there a time limit that I must complete a course within?




Will I have assignments or exams?

• There are questions you must answer online

• Open book

• Some courses you will have to participate in simulation exercises

• Other courses will have practical exercises to help you achieve proficiency with tools

• Set your own pace

• Review study guides and lectures as often as needed




Is the University of San Francisco and School of Management Accredited?

• The University of San Francisco is regionally accredited by

the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

• A founding member of WASC’s antecedent, the Western

College Association (WCA)

• WCA granted USF accreditation in 1950

• Regional accreditation represents the highest standard

available among U.S. accrediting bodies




Is there any credit given for completing an advanced or professional certificate?

• Students will earn 4.5 continuing education units (CEUs)

upon completion of each University of San Francisco online

course.

• See which courses are accredited





Can I earn college credit for completing an advanced professional certificate?

• Some online courses qualify for college credit through the American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT).

• You earn continuing education units (CEUs) for all courses, so you may be eligible for tuition assistance from your company.

• Contact your company’s human resources department to confirm whether their tuition assistance policy covers continuing education programs.




Do all Universities accept ACE credits?

• ACE credits give you the ability to either transfer earned credits to an accepting university or apply them to educational or training programs.

• Universities accept ACE credit recommendations based on their own policies and requirements and should be contacted regarding the transferability of any credit hour earned.




ONLINE CERTIFICATES




What are advanced specialized certificates?


• Advanced specialized certificates provide an intensive exploration of a specific topic, tool or methodology within that body of knowledge.

• Each advanced specialized certificate consists of a single eight-week course.

• There are no prerequisites to an advanced specialized certificate course.

• Most students will find it helpful to have some familiarity with core concepts and tools related to the area of study, either through experience or related education.



University of San Francisco Online Programs

• Internet Marketing

• Supply Chain Management

• Business Process Management

• Sales and Sales Management

• Mini Courses also available




Instructors




When do I have to register?




Support


• Technical support staff is standing by to help you 24/7• Chat is available• Telephone • Email



Corporations who have used online education with the University of San Francisco


• This is a short list of corporations that have been through the trainings. Please visit the website to see the full list.

– All Children's Hospital– Cocoa Cola Enterprises– General Dynamics– Hewlett Packard– U.S. Department of Defense– U.S. Department of Homeland Security– Lockheed Martin– Xerox



Professional Partners and Industry Certification




How much does the course cost?




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• Internet Marketing Career Report• Webinars• Infographics• Social Media for Business White Paper• Social Media Strategy Webinar• Supply Chain Career Guide• Walmart White Paper • School Brochure • And more



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