Online Learning Method

Asynchronous Video

• Style: presents instructor video synchronized with materials providing a classroom-like experience.
• Browser and OS: use Internet Explorer on a PC.
• Delivery: is via streaming video.
• Video length: is 8-10 hours on average.
• Access to course: varies depending on number of course CEUs. You are provided ample time to complete the course including weekends.

Learning Management System (LMS)

• Instructors: available through website discussion forums, chat sessions or by email throughout the online course.
• Discussions: maintain frequent contact with your instructor and peers in the LMS discussion forum. Active discussions increase learning and retention.
• Assignments: vary from course to course and may include practical exercises, case studies, etc. Work at your own pace with suggested due dates to keep you on schedule.
• Assessment: monitor your understanding of the course material and your progress through quizzes. You may take them as often as needed to achieve a grade of 70 or better.
• Credit: is earned on successful completion of your course which requires a score of 70 or higher on two quizzes and satisfactory completions of assignments. You receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) of credit and a certificate of completion.

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Online Learning Options

• Standard: Self-paced with specific start and end dates. Simply view the course presentation and complete quizzes/assignments to earn your certificate.


• On-Demand: Register for a course at ANY time. Participants have one month (two months for courses over 30 hours) to complete the course.

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Technical Requirements

Minimum System Requirements:
• PC with MS Windows operating system or Mac OS X
• Windows compatible sound card and speakers
• MS Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher
• Internet Explorer is the preferred web browser
• Microsoft's Silverlight Plug-In. www.microsoft.com/silverlight

For requirements contact Terrie Pierce or phone 256.824.6940 or 800.448.4032.

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Technical Support

• Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm (Central time):
• Phone 256.824.6940 or 800.448.4032
• Email coordinators@uah.edu


• After hours and weekends, response within 24 hours:
• Phone 256.271.0316
• Email 2562710316@page.metrocall.com
  If emailing, please include only your phone number and name. The pager displays a limited number of characters


• Not available on University holidays

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You're in Good Company!

What participants are saying:

"This was the best taught distance learning class I have taken."

"I was concerned that I would miss out not being in the classroom for open discussion. But the instructor emailed so regularly, I felt he was available for me just like being in the classroom."

"It is very apparent, even through the online program, that the instructor is extremely knowledgeable and enjoys the subject matter presented."

"This experience far exceeded my expectations, it was really first rate."

"The overall environment provided a great learning experience."

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Course Demos

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NOTE: Sample course presentation requires Microsoft Silverlight

• Systems Engineering
  • Systems Engineering Overview   (2:24)

• Test & Evaluation
  • Requirements Development   (2:00)

• Modeling & Simulation
  • Fundamentals of Modeling & Simulation   (2:19)

• Project Management - Distance Learning
  • Project Management Essentials   (1:53)
  • Project Cost & Schedule Management   (3:43)
  • Project Risk Management ;  (2:17)
  • Project Contracting and Negotiation Skills   (1:25)

 

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