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BerkeleyX: GG201x The Foundations of Happiness at Work

Frequently Asked Questions

This list of FAQs is updated based on questions students ask via email Opens in new window and within the discussion forums on edX.org.

  1. How much does it cost to take this course? GG201x is free, and all necessary materials are provided. You can choose to upgrade to the Verified Track to earn a certificate of completion on edX.org; the cost is $149.00. This course is the first in The Science of Happiness at Work Professional Certificate Opens in new window.  The certificate cost is $447, but be sure to check the website for changes in the price. 
  2. When will course materials become available? The first module will be released on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 00:01 UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) when the course opens. The following three modules will then open each Tuesday in September. Expect to have access to new content September 11, 18, and 25, 2018 at 00:01 UTC.  
  3. What type of computing environment do I need for this course? You need to have a computer running one of the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows, version XP or greater (XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7); Apple OSX, version 10.2 or greater; Linux, most distributions that have been released within the past two years should work. 
  4. Will the text of the lectures be available? Yes, transcripts for all videos included in the course are made available alongside each video.
  5. Will the videos have accessibility related accommodations? Yes, all the videos are transcribed and can be downloaded and have closed captioning.
  6. How long will the course materials be available? Registered students have access to the archived course content indefinitely on edX. Although you won't be able to earn points towards your final grade or a Verified Certificate after this date, you can still work through course readings and videos and see problem set and exam questions.
  7. The course videos won't play. What do I do? First off, you can try viewing the course in a different browser—Firefox, Safari, Chrome, etc. If that doesn't work, try clicking on the YouTube icon in the bottom right corner of the video, which will open it on YouTube.
  8. How do I get CE credit? GG201x is approved for 10 CE credit hours for psychologists, therapists, social workers, counselors, nurses, HR professionals, and others. To earn CE credit hours Opens in new window you must create an account and register for CE credit through the course's continuing education co-sponsor, R. Cassidy Seminars Opens in new window (RCS), and complete a self-test on the RCS website. The CE credit self-test on the RCS website is NOT THE SAME as the work completed on edX.org (e.g. Self-Inquiry score submissions, Learning By Doing ratings, and Progress Checks). You can answer RCS self-test questions while you're still taking the course or after you've completed the entire course. A score of 75 percent is required to pass the test; you can view your incorrect responses and retake the test if necessary. Once you pass the test, an evaluation form will come up on your screen. Please fill this out completely, as it is a requirement of each licensing board. A continuing education certificate of completion will appear on your screen after you've passed the self-test and filled out the evaluation. We recommend that you print it for your records, though RCS does maintain a record of your course completion and your certificate in case you need it in the future.
  9. Will certificates be awarded? Students registered on the Verified Track Opens in new window who earn a minimum of 60% on Self-Inquiry submissions, Learning By Doing ratings, and Progress Checks in GG201x will be able to download a Verified Certificate from their edX account dashboard. The Verified Certificate indicates that you have successfully completed the course, but does not include a specific grade. Verified Certificates are issued by edX. Your Verified Certificate will be available one to two weeks following the end of the course and only available for you to download on your edX account dashboard.
  10. How do I earn a Verified Certificate? When registering for the course, you have the option of auditing the course or enrolling on the Verified Track. Auditing the course is a free option which does not allow students to earn a certificate, while the Verified Track requires a payment and results in a Verified Certificate of completion from edX.
  11. Why would I want to enroll on the Verified Track? Verified Certificates provide added proof that you have completed The Foundations of Happiness at Work, in case you want to list this asset on your resume, job applications, or school applications, or if you would like to enroll in the Professional Certificate Program. Verified Certificates include the signatures of both co-instructors and the BerkeleyX brand.
  12. Can I switch from auditing the course to the Verified Track? Yes, you have until the end of the course to upgrade to the Verified Track. We recommend that you plan to dedicate approximately 4-5 hours per week to the course to earn a Verified Certificate.
  13. I can no longer take this course. What do I do? If you can no longer take the course, you can unregister from the course by going to your dashboard and unregistering yourself. You can also stay registered in the course to preserve your access to the archived materials later on.
  14. I can no longer take this course but I have already paid for the Verified Certificate. What do I do? Neither the Instructional Team nor the GGSC handle enrollment, registration, payment, or Verified Certificate issues associated with GG201x. All of these matters are supported directly by the edX.org learning platform. Please contact edx directly for support.
  15. I registered for this course with colleagues. Can people watch it together on one computer or does everyone have to be logged in and on their own computer to participate? You can all watch the videos together on a common computer, but your individual progress on Self-Inquiries, Learning By Doing ratings, and Progress Checks and your discussion forum activity, can only be tracked through your own separate accounts. Feel free to watch on the same screen, but use your own edX login when responding to questions in the course.
  16. I posted in the discussion forums. How can I see my post? The easiest way to check back on your post is to search for your username. You can enter your username in the "Search all posts" search field. This is a great way to check back and look at the replies on your post!
  17. How can I follow a discussion forum post? Following a discussion forum post is the best way to keep up with all activity on the thread! edX has put together a great tutorial for following posts at the following link: How can I follow a discussion forum posts?