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Course Specific Frequently Asked Questions
Do I qualify to take these seminars?How long is each seminar?
Do I have to view the seminars in a particular order?
Will I receive a Certificate of Completion for viewing these seminars?
Will I earn Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) for this course? How many?
Can I obtain a transcript from Stanford University?
Am I required to take an exam?
Will I have to do homework?
Are there reading materials?
Does the online interface provide direct interaction with the speaker?
Are there any on-campus seminars I can attend in person?
What is included in the course fee?
General Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be a member to take a Pro Ed course?Do you offer scholarships? Discounts?
When can I start? When do the classes start?
Do I have to take this course at a specific time? When is it available?
How long do I have to complete the course?
What happens if I don't complete the course on time?
Can I share access with a friend?
What are CEU's?
Why am I charged $75 for CEU's?
How and when do I get my CEU's
Do I qualify to take these seminars?
These seminars have no prerequisites and are of particular interest to for executives or engineers who need to learn more about how medical technology is created and gets to market.
How long is each seminar?
Individual seminars are roughly one hour in length.
Do I have to view the seminars in a particular order?
The seminars may be viewed in any order.
Will I receive a Certificate of Completion for viewing these seminars?
Yes. A certificate of completion signed by the Associate Director of the Stanford Center for Professional Development, is awarded to participants as confirmation that they have completed and evaluated the seminars viewed.
Will I earn Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) for these seminars? How many?
Yes, but you must complete a minimum of ten seminars in order to receive 1 CEU.
Can I obtain a transcript from Stanford University?
In order to request a transcript from the University, you must sign-up for CEU's during the registration process. Transcripts can be requested from the Continuing Studies department. You can send transcript requests to: continuingstudies-transcript@stanford.edu
Am I required to take and exam?
No, but you will be required to submit an evaluation for each seminar in order to receive your Certificate of Completion.
Will I have to do homework?
No.
Are there reading materials?
There are no additional materials other than the streaming video.
Does the online interface provide direct interaction with the speaker?
No.
Are there any on-campus seminars I can attend in person?
Yes, there are many on-campus seminars and to learn more about "From the Innovators Workbench Series" on-campus, we recommend you contact Teresa Robinson or call BioDesign at 650.736.1159.
What is included in the price of these seminars?
The fees include 90 day seminar access (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Do I have to be a member to take a Pro Ed course?
No.
Do you offer scholarships? Discounts?
We do not offer scholarships. Group discounts can be arranged by contacting 650.725.9200.
When can I start? When do the classes start?
At any time.
Do I have to take this course at a specific time? When is it available?
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How long do I have to complete the course?
Once you have enrolled you will be given an username & password that will give you access to the course for 90 days.
What happens if I don't complete the course on time?
If you do not finish the course within the 90 day time frame, you may request 1 30-day extension for free. After that, you will be charged an administrative fee for extensions.
Can I share access with a friend?
No. Passwords are confidential and unchangeable. Passwords are for individual use only; sharing access is prohibited and violates the purchase agreement. All of the materials for this program are copyright protected and owned by Stanford University. Reproduction of any kind is prohibited.
What are CEU's?
Continuing Education Units (CEU's). 10 hours of class work equals 1 CEU. If you require a transcript from the University, you will need to register for CEU's. CEU''s are not available for any class that is less than 10 hours in length.
Why am I charged $75 for CEU's?
This is a processing fee charged to SCPD by the central University to grant CEU's.
How and when do I get my CEU's?
CEU's are requested ONLY AFTER you have completed your course. Please send email to proed@scpdinfo.stanford.edu upon c ourse completion. Since CEU's are processed quarterly, you should wait until 2 weeks after the start of the next academic quarter to request a transcript from the University.
