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Course Specific Frequently Asked Questions
Do I qualify to take this course?How long does this course take to finish?
Do I have to view the lectures in a particular order?
Will I receive a Certificate of Completion for this course?
Will I earn Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) for this course? How many?
Can I obtain a transcript from Stanford after completing this course?
Am I required to take an exam to complete this course?
Will I have to do homework in order to complete this course?
Are there reading materials associated with this course?
Does the online course provide direct interaction with the faculty member or lecurer
Is there a lab component?
What is included in the course fee?
General Professional Education 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 this course?
This online course is intended for Professionals in the cardiovascular device industry including: Engineers, Product Developers, Product Marketing Managers, and Venture Capitalists. The interdisciplinary curriculum fosters innovation for professionals directly involved in product design and development, and enhances communication with the medical community for marketing managers. To check out our past participants click here.
How long does this course take to finish?
The online Cardiovascular course contains about 17 and ½ hours of lecture material.
Do I have to view the lectures in a particular order?
It is not a requirement that the lectures are viewed in a particular order, but since a many of them build off of one another it is recommended.
Will I receive a Certificate of Completion for this course?
Yes. A certificate of completion signed by the Associate Dean of the School of Engineering is awarded to participants as confirmation that they have gained techniques in these specific areas.
Will I earn Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) for this course? How many?
Yes, you will earn 2 CEU’s for completing this course.
Can I obtain a transcript from Stanford after completing this course?
You will need to sign up for CEU’s in order to request a transcript from the University.
Am I required to take and exam to complete this course?
No, but you will be required to submit a course evaluation in order to receive your Certificate of Completion.
Will I have to do homework in order to complete this course?
No.
Are there reading materials associated with this course?
All of the course materials are available online in digital format.
Does the online course provide direct interaction with the faculty member or lecurer
No, but if content specific questions arise we can arrange for them to be answered.
Is there a laboratory component?
Lab sessions are not a part of the online version of this course, but the on-campus offering has several laboratory sessions.
What is included in the price of this course?
The course fee includes 90 day course access (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) to the online lectures and digital course materials.
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.
