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Purdue Global: Free Courses for Covid-Impacted Workers - eriehiker - 05-14-2020
Purdue University Global is offering free and discounted classes for those impacted by Covid-19. The site reads "Whether you have been furloughed, laid off, or are preparing for your future during an uncertain time, free online courses from Purdue University Global give you an opportunity to focus on expanding your professional skills."
https://online.purdue.edu/opportunity/free-online-college-courses
That language seems to give a lot of wiggle room.
RE: Purdue Global: Free Courses for Covid-Impacted Workers - dfrecore - 05-14-2020
I just signed up to get a call tomorrow (ok, I provided my info, but I'm pretty sure they will be calling).
My kid will not be able to work this summer because public pools will probably be closed (lifeguard), so he would LOVE to take Cybersecurity. It would be awesome.
I'll report back when I know something.
RE: Purdue Global: Free Courses for Covid-Impacted Workers - MNomadic - 05-15-2020
Good find! Thank you for sharing!
RE: Purdue Global: Free Courses for Covid-Impacted Workers - SweetSecret - 05-15-2020
I wonder if they would open this up for graduate credits...
RE: Purdue Global: Free Courses for Covid-Impacted Workers - harrypotter - 05-15-2020
Pretty good find. Wonder how long it's going on for.
RE: Purdue Global: Free Courses for Covid-Impacted Workers - MNomadic - 05-15-2020
(05-15-2020, 01:24 AM)harrypotter Wrote: Pretty good find. Wonder how long it's going on for.
" Enroll in an eligible Purdue Global single traditional course or its corresponding module courses between March 30, 2020, and
June 3, 2020, and start the course by June 10, 2020."
So not very long. I already signed up for more information so hopefully they can expedite this and make it work.
RE: Purdue Global: Free Courses for Covid-Impacted Workers - PrettyFlyforaChiGuy - 05-15-2020
On receiving credit:
"Purdue Global will assist students in choosing a course with credits that may apply to a future Purdue Global degree or certificate program of the student’s choice; however, Purdue Global cannot guarantee that any credits earned from satisfactory completion of a traditional course or its corresponding module courses in this No-Cost Single Online Course offer will count or credit toward any degree, certificate, or program at Purdue Global or any other institution."
Something to look into if you're aiming for course credit.
RE: Purdue Global: Free Courses for Covid-Impacted Workers - natshar - 05-15-2020
Anyone got in more info?
1. For the 5 (quarter) credit ones. Can you do more than one course?
2. What is the length of these courses or are they self-paced?
RE: Purdue Global: Free Courses for Covid-Impacted Workers - dfrecore - 05-15-2020
(05-14-2020, 11:49 PM)dfrecore Wrote: I just signed up to get a call tomorrow (ok, I provided my info, but I'm pretty sure they will be calling).
My kid will not be able to work this summer because public pools will probably be closed (lifeguard), so he would LOVE to take Cybersecurity. It would be awesome.
I'll report back when I know something.
Yep, they called. Unfortunately, they won't accept dual enrolled students, so I decided not to probe any further (I was doing something else).
RE: Purdue Global: Free Courses for Covid-Impacted Workers - rachel83az - 05-15-2020
(05-15-2020, 12:49 PM)dfrecore Wrote:(05-14-2020, 11:49 PM)dfrecore Wrote: I just signed up to get a call tomorrow (ok, I provided my info, but I'm pretty sure they will be calling).
My kid will not be able to work this summer because public pools will probably be closed (lifeguard), so he would LOVE to take Cybersecurity. It would be awesome.
I'll report back when I know something.
Yep, they called. Unfortunately, they won't accept dual enrolled students, so I decided not to probe any further (I was doing something else).
That's too bad. I guess the thinking is that if you're currently enrolled then you must not be too affected by the pandemic.