What are Course Types on OpenLearning?

Course Types are to help classify the kind of courses being offered in the platform.

What are the different Course Types?

Short Course:

A short learning experience with or without a completion certificate but with no accreditation. 

Micro-credential:

Micro-credentials is a certification-style qualification that individuals choose to study to improve a skill found in a particular industry area.

These are short, low-cost online courses that provide learners with a digital certification or a ‘digital badge’ when complete.

How do I set up a course as a Micro-credential or a Short Course?

Step 1

Go to Course Setup > General.

Step 2

Choose a Course Type, then click Save.

How do I list a course as an OpenCred?

 If you would like to list your course as an OpenCred course, please follow this guide.