Can my government enroll multiple employees? Do you offer group discounts?
Yes! Your government can enroll multiple employees. However, at this time no group discounts are offered.
Why should I complete Capital Improvement Program?
Capital Improvement Program meets one Level 1 course requirement for Georgia local governmental employees enrolled in the Local Government Finance Officer Certification Program. This course offers continuing professional education for accounting professionals, such as CPAs.
What do I receive when I complete Capital Improvement Program?
Successful graduates of Capital Improvement Program will receive 1.4 continuing education units (CEUs) or 11.5 CPEs from the University of Georgia. To meet CPE documentation requirements, University of Georgia CEU transcripts are available at any time upon written request. Those enrolled in the Georgia Local Government Finance Officer Certification Program will receive credit for a Level 1 required course.
How long does it take to complete Capital Improvement Program?
Two months are allowed from the time that you register for the 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. Please note that you will be required to register again, and then on the second page you can choose the 30-day extension option. Upon receipt of your extension request payment, 30 days will be added to your original course expiration date.
How much time will I need to devote to study?
Former students have reported spending nearly 2.0 study hours per lesson.
Can I move about the course and study the lessons in any order or must I follow the lessons in numerical order?
You must begin with lesson 1 and progress through each lesson as presented. Your successful completion (a score of 100%) of the end of course lesson quiz will allow you to progress (and access the online assessment tools) to the next lesson. Once you have successfully completed all of the lessons, you will have access to the final online course assessment.
Can I enroll/purchase the lessons separately?
In order to earn credit for the courses and earn your CEUs or CPE, the course must be taken in its entirety. The lessons in Capital Improvement Program are not sold separately.
Where do I go to take the final examination?
The assessment is a part of the online course. Once you have completed all of the lessons, you will have access to the online final assessment.
How long do I have to take the final examination and what grade is considered passing?
You will have 60 minutes to complete the final assessment for Capital Improvement Program. The 60 questions in the timed assessment are selected from a test bank of assessment questions and each assessment is different. Once you have completed the assessment, saved and submitted your answers, you will receive immediate notification of your assessment grade. A passing grade of no less than 70% is required. If you do not receive a grade of 70% or higher, you are eligible to take the assessment one additional time at no additional cost.
Are there previous tests available for review?
Self-tests, interactive exercises, and end-of-lesson quizzes are included in the online course and provide all the review necessary to successfully complete the final examination.
How long does it take to learn the results of each exam?
The examinations are graded online and you will receive immediate results. The University will officially notify of your course outcome within four weeks of your exam date via email.