Why should I complete the course?
As a graduate of this course, you will have a solid grasp of one of the most crucial elements of market research. This ability will help you advance in your company and the industry. This course also offers continuing education units for research practitioners.
How long does it take to complete the course?
Upon receipt of the course “Welcome” email (containing the course URL, username, and password), you are given up to 30 days to complete this self-paced, self-study course. A one-month extension can be granted for a nominal fee ($50 US). You can make your one-month extension request and payment here. Upon receipt of your extension request payment, 30 days will be added to your original course expiration date.
What are the graded components of the course?
You must successfully complete three online assessments with a score of 70% or greater:
- Progress Check 1
- Progress Check 2
- End of Course Quiz
After you have successfully completed the End of Course Quiz, you will be asked to complete a short evaluation of the course.
Once you have submitted your course evaluation, click on the section entitled “Course Complete - Report My Status to the University.” Within 36 hours, you will receive an email from the University of Georgia confirming your course completion.
Note: You must score 70% or greater on each of the two course Progress Checks to continue to the End of Course Quiz.
Can I study the online course content with my mobile device? What are the technology requirements (devices and browsers)?
The online course content, tools, and resources are best optimized for a desktop or laptop computer.
To take advantage of the different features (PDF files, URLs/links to external websites, animated exercises, audio and video clips) you should use a Windows or Macintosh-based browser. A robust browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari and a fast internet connection provide the best experience. The online platform supports many popular web browser versions. To find out if your computer's current software configuration is compatible, see System & Software Requirements.
What is the cancellation/refund policy?
You may cancel your enrollment within the first seven days and receive a refund less a $100 administrative processing fee if you have not accessed the online course material at all. Written requests for course cancellation or transfer must be sent to student@georgiacenter.uga.edu to be processed.