Course types

Certifiable

The certifiable course type is ideal for any education required to earn or maintain a license, credential, or certification. For example, continuing education courses would use this type of course. These courses include a final assessment, issue a certificate upon completion, and are typically reported to a governing body, regulator, or organization.

Certifiable courses:

• Can be completed
• Issue certificates upon completion
• Can be reported to an organization

Open-Ended Learning

Open-ended learning courses generally include comprehensive materials that prepare students for specific entrance, licensing, or credentialing exams. These courses often include a question study bank, textbook material, video lectures, practice exams, flashcards, and more. Students are generally allowed to move through the course at their own pace. 

Open-ended learning courses: 

• Cannot be completed
• Do not issue certificates
• Cannot be reported to an organization

Training

Training courses typically include instructional content that teaches or develops specific job-related skills. They are similar to certifiable courses, generally including a final assessment and issuing a certificate upon completion. However, training courses allow students to continue accessing course materials, such as exams, even after the course is complete, while certifiable courses do not.

Training courses: 

• Can be completed
• Issue certificates upon completion
• Can be reported to an organization