COURSE ASSESSMENTS
This course contains ungraded comprehension quizzes, worksheets and discussion activities. Whether or not you are pursuing a certificate, you are encouraged to complete all of the ungraded assessments, as they are your opportunity to gauge how well you understand the material.
There are two options for assessment and certification:
- OPEN (audit) TRACK LEARNERS: The final exam counts for 100% of your final grade. The Final Exam consists of information from all of the expert lectures, quizzes and highlighted readings. You must pass with a 70% or above to receive your UNESCO Certificate of Completion. This option is free of charge.
2. VERIFIED LEARNERS: The final exam counts for 100% of your final grade. The Final Exam consists of information from all of the expert lectures, quizzes and highlighted readings. You must pass with a 70% or above to receive your edX Verified Certificate.
Final Exam (Verified Learners only)
As mentioned earlier, the final exam will cover information from all the lectures. Please keep in mind the following:
- You will have only two attempts to select the correct answers for multiple-choice and "check all that apply" questions.
- You will have only one attempt to provide the correct answer for True/False questions or multiple-choice questions with just two answers.
CERTIFICATE OPTIONS
In this course, we offer two separate certificates:
UNESCO Certificate of Completion: All learners (Audit Track and Verified Track) have the opportunity to earn a free Certificate of Completion, awarded by UNESCO, upon completion of the course. If you would like to receive the UNESCO Certificate, be sure to:
- Study the course: watch the online lectures, take the quizzes, reflect on your learning with the reflection questions, engage in conversation with fellow learners and finish the worksheets.
- Complete the post-course survey.
- Validate that you have taken the course: take a screenshot of 'Progress page' or save that page as a PDF to show you have completed all the course materials to be accredited.
- Take the final exam and follow the instructions carefully to attach the necessary attachment. Your information will be recorded, and you should automatically receive a certificate at the email address you provide within few weeks of passing the exam.
As UNESCO colleagues will be sending out course completion certificates manually, please allow up some time to receive your certificate by email. Your email address will not be used for any commercial purposes.
For questions about UNESCO Certification of Completion, please email your inquiries to equitableeducation@sdgacademy.org
edX Verified Certificates: Only learners who upgrade to the Verified Track can pursue a Verified Certificate of achievement, awarded by edX, upon successful completion of the course. Verified learners must complete the upgrade, verify their identity, and pass final exam with a score of 70% or higher. If you successfully complete the course, you can find your Verified Certificate under the Progress tab within a few days.
Upgrading to the Verified Track costs $49 USD, and edX offers financial assistance for learners who qualify. Learn more about edX Verified Certificates at the edX Help Center.