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 the course?
By completing Debt Administration, you will gain knowledge and skills that will help you understand the process of issuing debt in a government. This course will familiarize you with the types of debt that governments can issue and the documents that accompany that offering; you will also learn why governments issue debt and the relationship of debt to capital improvement programs. In addition, you will learn about how bonds are rated through the bond rating agencies and how to lower your interest rates without going through the rating process.
Debt Administration meets a Level I core course requirement for local Georgia governmental employees in the Finance Officer Certification Program.
What do I receive when I complete Debt Administration?
Successful graduates of Debt Administration will receive 1.2 continuing education units (CEUs) from the University of Georgia (14 CPEs). By completing this online course, you will gain knowledge and skills that will help you understand the process of issuing and managing debt in a government. To meet CPE documentation requirements, University of Georgia CEU transcripts are available at any time upon written request.
How long does it take to complete each course?
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 requestion and credit card payment using the extension request form. Upon receipt of your extension payment, 3- days will be added to your original course ending date.
How much time will I need to devote to study?
Former students have reported spending nearly 1.5 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 of the quiz (with a score of 100%) at the conclusion of each lesson will allow you to progress (and access the online assessment tools) to the next lesson. Once you have successfully completed all the lessons, you will have access to the final online course assessment.
Can I enroll/purchase the lessons separately?
To earn credit for Debt Administration and earn your CEUs or CPE, the course must be taken in its entirety. The lessons 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 have up to 111 minutes to take the final assessment in Debt Administration. Once you have completed the assessment, saved and submitted your answers, you will receive an 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. The 60 questions in the timed exam are selected from a test bank and each exam is different.
Are there previous tests available for review?
Self-tests and end-of-lesson quizzes are included in the online course.