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CRITICAL THINKING AND DECISION-MAKING

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Start date Mar 11th 2024
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BUSINESS WRITING AND STORYTELLING

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND THE FUTURE OF GEOPOLITICS

Develop the tools to interpret global developments with this course, updated to
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CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY IN BUSINESS

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How are the courses taught?

Each course is broken down into manageable, weekly modules, designed to
facilitate the learning process with diverse learning activities.

You will work through online instructional materials made up of notes, videos,
podcasts, infographics, polls, quizzes, real-world case studies and assessments.

There will be a high level of interaction with peers and the tutor team through
weekly class forums and small group discussions.

You will apply what you learn each week to submitted work, some of which is
graded.

Are there any due dates, and how flexible are the courses at accommodating my
schedule?

Each week you will have one or more activity submissions due. All submissions
will be shared ahead of time, upon the release of each module, so that you can
plan accordingly.

Although we recommend that you stick to the weekly deadlines in order to get the
most out of your course, there is an extension request service available for
when you need additional time (terms and conditions apply). Your success adviser
is also always available to support you with any scheduling challenges.

What sort of qualification do I get?

Our online short courses lead to a certificate of completion upon successfully
finishing a course. The course content enables students to gain skills to remain
confident, competent and relevant in the workplace.

The courses do not carry any credits towards a university degree or diploma
qualification.

How do I get a certificate of completion?

You are assessed continuously throughout the modules based on a series of
practical assignments completed online and your overall participation. There are
four categories of grades, which are explained to participants in the
orientation module. Participants who achieve 50% or higher will receive a
certificate of completion.

How do I get a certificate of completion with distinction?

If you achieve 75% or higher you will receive a distinction.

What kind of support will I get on the course?

A dedicated success adviser will support you from start to finish. They will be
available online during office hours to offer administrative and technical
assistance for the duration of the course.

When you need support outside of office hours, there is a team of success
advisers available to handle any general queries you may have. The tutor team
will provide you with content support via an online discussion forum in the
online learning platform.

What are the payment options?

You can either pay your course fees in full before the course starts or elect to
make use of a part-payment option to settle your fees over the duration of the
course. Please note that the part payment option incurs an administration fee of
3% of the course cost.

Who is GetSmarter?

GetSmarter is an online-learning company with more than ten years’ experience in
developing premium, online short courses from the world’s leading universities
and institutions.

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