Program Specific Frequently Asked Questions

Do I qualify for this program?
What is included in the price of this course?
How many Continuing Education Units (CEU's) can I earn for this program?
Can I earn a Professional Development Certificate for this program?
How do I earn a Professional Development Certificate for this program?
Are there reading materials associated with this program?
Am I required to take an exam to complete this program?
Will I have to do homework in order to complete this program?
How long does this program take to finish?
Is there interaction with the professor/lecturers?
How are the exams graded and submitted?
Is this program available on line?
Is this program available on the Stanford campus?

General Frequently Asked Questions

Do I qualify for this program?
There are no specific requirements for these courses. However, we highly recommend that you take the Computer Security Foundations Certificate program first or have a background in Computer Science with a bachelors level of programming experience.

What is included in the price of this course ?
Course fee includes continental breakfasts, luncheons, reception, participation in all lab sessions, and complete program materials package. The fee does not include hotel accommodations or travel arrangements.

How many Continuing Education Units (CEU's) can I earn for this program?
Each course earns 1 CEU. If you require a Stanford transcript, you should select CEU's upon registration

Can I earn a Professional Development Certificate for this program?
Yes. The Advanced Computer Security Professional Development Certificate is signed by the Associate Dean of the School of Engineering and the instructors, and is awarded to participants as confirmation that they have completed all the Advanced Computer Security Professional Development Certificate requirements.

How do I earn the "Stanford Advanced Computer Security Professional Development Certificate"?
You must complete a total of 6 courses; 3 core courses and 3 electives. For online courses, participants must take and pass an online test in order to earn credit. Participants in on-campus courses are not tested, but we require that participants not miss more than 30 minutes of consecutive classroom time.

Are there reading materials associated with this program?
Not at this time.

Am I required to take an exam to complete this program?
For online courses, participants must take an online test and pass with a 90% score or higher for each course in order to earn a certificate of completion. Participants in on-campus courses are not tested, but we require that participants do NOT miss more than 30 minutes of consecutive classroom time.

Will I have to do homework in order to complete this program?
No.

How long does this program take to finish?
All courses are now available online. You may also take a combination of online and on campus courses to complete the certificate. We offer courses on campus every July.

Is there interaction with the professor/lecturers?
Yes, the on campus courses include lectures and lab sessions.

How are the exams graded and submitted?
The tests are taken online. Once you submit your answers you will be given a pass/fail result. We do not give feedback on correct/incorrect answers. You must score higher than a 90% in order to pass. You may take the exam as many times as you need.

Is this program available on line?
Yes, several of the courses are available on-line at this time.

Is this program available on the Stanford campus?
Yes, we offer this program every July on campus. Please check out the schedule page to find out the course dates




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.