Find answers to your questions about Purdue’s online Project Management series below and, if we haven’t answered your particular questions, please contact a program advisor at (888) 390-0499 or via email at PMonline@purdue.edu.
Certification Exam
Do I need to take a separate certification exam after I complete any of the courses?
CEUs, PDUs and Contact Hours
What are CEUs and how do I get them for the Project Management courses?
What are PDUs and contact hours?
Course Quizzes in Brightspace
I don’t think I got full credit for a fill-in-the-blank question in one of the quizzes. What should I do?
Can I retake quizzes?
Why can’t I see the correct answers to the quiz questions after I’m done with a quiz?
Learning Activities
What are the various learning activities in the online Project Management Essentials course?
- Reading the textbook, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Fifth Edition.
- Watching award-winning lecture videos that cover key topics in the course material (available 24/7 throughout the eight-week course).
- Completing workbooks for each module that facilitate your learning and provide you with a personalized reference for future professional use.
- Completing four assignments to develop a better understanding of the key concepts in this course.
- Participating in asynchronous online discussions (this is a required part of the course, but it is not necessary to be online at the same time as the other learners).
- Taking online self-tests and quizzes (self-tests may be repeated and do not count toward your final grade). Quizzes are required and may be taken up to three times.
- Participating in optional one-on-one coaching via email or through a phone appointment with your instructor.
Lecture Videos
Can I download the lecture videos?
How can I view closed captions?
Online Lean Six Sigma Courses
Does Purdue offer any online Lean Six Sigma courses?
Yes, we offer a variety of LSS courses for professionals with varying exposure to the discipline. Please visit Purdue Lean Six Sigma for more information. For detailed course outcome information, please visit the dedicated course pages:
Failure to Pass and Re-Enrollment Option
Why did I receive a notice that I did not pass the course?
What steps do I take to re-enroll?
Tech Support
If the above FAQ answers do not address a specific question about accessing the course materials in Brightspace, please send an email to Purdue University Online at: projectmanagement@purdue.edu. After hours, please check with Information Technology at Purdue (ITAP) online.
Their standard hours of operation are: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Sunday 1 – 6 p.m. Please provide your full name, course title and section, and tell them this online Brightspace course is a non-credit offering through Purdue University Online after calling (765) 494-4000 and selecting option 2 for students.
Additional Support
For non-technical questions or if you need other assistance, please contact your Program Advisor at (888) 390-0499 or via email at PMonline@purdue.edu.
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