Important dates
The course is run in a self-paced mode, allowing learners to progress through the modules at their own speed.
| Event | Date | Time* |
|---|---|---|
| Opening course | 6 Augustus 2019 | 1:00 UTC |
| Submit assignment Module 6 | 14 November 2019 | 23:00 UTC |
| Module exams | 28 November 2019 | 23:00 UTC |
| Review peers assignment Module 6 | ||
| Closing course |
*Please be aware that these are UTC times; check what time this is for your timezone. EdX can help you with this: when you specify your timezone in your account settings, deadlines in the navigation menus will be displayed in your local time (read more).
Grading
For those of you who are taking the course for a verified certificate, you must attain a minimum grade of 60% to pass the whole course. The four module exams count for 70% of your overall grade; the remaining 30% is earned with the final assignment in module 6.
| Module | Examination type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | No examination | 0% |
| Module 2 | Exam | 17.5% |
| Module 3 | Exam | 17.5% |
| Module 4 | Exam | 17.5% |
| Module 5 | Exam | 17.5% |
| Module 6 | Assignment | 30% |
Your final grade will only become available after you have reviewed the final assignment of 3 of your peers and enough peers have reviewed your work.