Syllabus
ORGANIZATION
This course is organized into 8 different topics.
COURSE MATERIAL
The course material consists of readings (which are mostly case studies), lecture videos, and different types of assignments. For a complete overview, please see the Course Schedule.
In most modules we will ask you to read one case study before you watch the lecture videos. We want you to imagine what you would do before we introduce concepts and theories. The case study helps you understand the problem at the center of the course discussion and build the intuition we will develop in the videos. You may also bring fresh ideas and share them with others! The overview of the topic will help you know how to approach the course material for that module.
COURSE TEAM
Because this is a self-paced course, the course team will not check the discussion forum daily. Please use the Contact page if you need to get in touch with us.
ASSIGNMENTS
There are three (3) types of assignments in this course.
- Quizzes will ask you to apply concepts from the videos to the analysis of a second case study. You will therefore need to read the second case study before you try to take the quiz. The purpose is to give you practice and to help you build your knowledge. You may take the quizzes as many times as you need to get the answers correct.
- Gallery Assignments will give you an opportunity to present your ideas and insights to the other participants in the course, and in turn, learn from them. Click to learn more about the Assignment Gallery. In addition to the Appalachian Mountain assignment, there are seven (7) gallery assignments; and you should complete at least five (5) of seven (7).
- Practicums introduce a practical skill associated with the topic discussed in a given module. There are four (4) practicums in this course, and you should complete one (1).
The practicum consists of a lecture (broken into video segments), written materials, and a quiz. The topics are:- Streamlining a Process
- Project Management Basics
- Communications,
- Strategy Development
COURSE COMPLETION
We do not offer verified certificates in this course, but we will send out a Statement of Accomplishment to those who complete the course.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please expect delays in responding to your emails and requests.
In order to complete and pass the course, you have to:
- Complete the quizzes (please note that you can take them as many times as you'd like).
- Submit the first gallery assignment (Course Introduction: Appalachian Mountain Assignment)
- Submit at least 5 of the 7 remaining gallery assignments (in Topics 2-8).
- Complete 1 out of 4 practicums (i.e watch the lecture and complete the practicum quiz).
- In order to pass the course, your overall score has to be 80% or more.