Topic outline

  • Course Introduction

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    • Time: 10 hours
    • CEUs: 1.0
    • Free Certificate

    Introductory prose goes here. This should describe the overall goal of the course, what students will learn, how they will learn it, and why it is important. It should tie together the course topics, its learning outcomes, and its application to the real world.

  • Unit 1: [Unit1Title]

    The unit 1 introductory prose goes here. It should describe what the unit is about, and tie that in with how it fits into the overall course. It should allude to the learning outcomes for the unit, and describe how students will use the information they learn. In this template, this unit demonstrates how to structure units with sub-units.

    Completing this unit should take you approximately <number> hours.

    • 1.1: [SectionTitle]

      • (If there are sub-units in a course, they should be structured like this. See Unit 2 for a unit without sub-units.)

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        [ResourceTitle] URL
        Students must
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    • 1.2: [SectionTitle]

      • (If a unit is broken down into sub-units, there should always be at least two. If a unit only has one sub-unit, that sub-unit's material should be brought up to the parent unit's level.)

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    • Unit 1 Assessment

  • Unit 2: [Unit2Title]

    The unit 2 introductory prose goes here. It should describe what the unit is about, and tie that in with how it fits into the overall course. It should allude to the learning outcomes for the unit, and describe how students will use the information they learn. In this template, this unit demonstrates how to structure units without sub-units.

    Completing this unit should take you approximately <number> hours.

  • Study Guide

    This study guide will help you get ready for the final exam. It discusses the key topics in each unit, walks through the learning outcomes, and lists important vocabulary. It is not meant to replace the course materials.

  • Certificate Final Exam

    Take this exam if you want to earn a free Course Completion Certificate.

    To receive a free Course Completion Certificate, you will need to earn a grade of 70% or higher on this final exam. Your grade for the exam will be calculated as soon as you complete it. If you do not pass the exam on your first try, you can take it again as many times as you want, with a 7-day waiting period between each attempt. Once you pass this final exam, you will be awarded a free Course Completion Certificate.

  • Saylor Direct Credit

    This course is recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education (ACE), and you must complete this Saylor Direct Credit Final Exam if you plan to use the credit recommendation. 

    You can take this exam at any time. Upon passing, Saylor Academy will review your exam session and email you within three business days with details on how to claim your badge from our ACE partner Credly, which will allow you to send an electronic transcript to any recipients you choose.

    Before attempting this exam, you should review the Saylor Academy credit program details at www.saylor.org/credit, where you will find information on proctoring, transcripts, and earning college credit with American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendations.

    Exam details:

    • This exam is closed-book (any allowed materials will be provided in the proctoring session).
    • You have up to two hours to complete this exam.
    • You have up to three attempts to pass this exam.
    • You must wait 14 days between each attempt.
    • The passing score is 70% or higher.
    • Your grade is calculated as soon as you complete your exam.

    Proctoring requirements:

    • This exam must be taken using the SmarterProctoring automated proctoring software.
    • There is a fee of $5 for each proctored exam attempt, payable to SmarterProctoring. This fee is collected at the start of the proctored exam session.
    • You will need to show ID during the proctoring onboarding.
    • The automated proctoring software will record you, your screen, and the audio in your room during the exam.  Your camera and microphone must remain on, and you must be visible.
    • Do not exit the proctoring session before completing your exam.
    • Technical requirements:
      • Desktop or laptop computer
      • Chrome web browser
      • Webcam and microphone
      • 1mbps+ Internet connection
      • Complete requirements at www.saylor.org/requirements

    Saylor Academy support staff review recordings and exam records to maintain exam integrity. Please see the Student Handbook's Academic Code of Conduct for additional details. Contact the Student Affairs team with any questions you might have.

  • Course Feedback Survey

    Please take a few minutes to give us feedback about this course. We appreciate your feedback, whether you completed the whole course or even just a few resources. Your feedback will help us make our courses better, and we use your feedback each time we make updates to our courses. If you come across any urgent problems, email contact@saylor.org.