Can my government enroll multiple employees? Do you offer group discounts?
Yes! Your government can enroll multiple employees. However, at this time no group discounts are offered.
Why should I complete Purchasing?
Purchasing meets one Level I course requirement for Georgia local governmental employees enrolled in the Local Finance Officer Certification Program. This course also meets the standards approved by the National Association Board of Accountancy (NASBA) as the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. The course may qualify for continuing professional education (CPE) for a CPA, depending on the CPA’s State Board of Accountancy.
What do I receive when I complete Purchasing?
Successful graduates of Purchasing will receive 1.35 continuing education units (CEUs) or 11.8 CPEs. By completing this online course, you will gain knowledge and skills that will help you understand purchasing in a government. To meet CPE documentation requirements, University of Georgia CEU transcripts are available at any time upon written request.
How long does it take to complete Purchasing?
Two months are allowed from the time that you register for the course. A one-month extension can be granted for a nominal fee ($50 US). You can make your one-month extension request and payment here. Please note that you will be required to register again, and then on the second Web page, you can choose the 30-day extension option. Upon receipt of your extension request payment, 30 days will be added to your original course expiration date.
How much time will I need to devote to study?
Former students have reported spending nearly 1.0 study hours per lesson.
Can I move about the course and study the lessons in any order or must I follow the lessons in numerical order?
You must begin with lesson 1 and progress through each lesson as presented. Your successful completion of the quiz at the conclusion of each lesson will allow you to progress (and access the online assessment tools) to the next lesson’s quiz. Once you have successfully completed all of the lesson quizzes, you will have access to the case study and then the final online course assessment.
Can I enroll/purchase the lessons separately?
In order to earn credit for the courses and earn your CEUs or CPE, the course must be taken in its entirety. The lessons in Purchasing are not sold separately.
Where do I go to take the final assessment?
The assessment is a part of the online course. Once you have completed all of the lesson quizzes and the case study, you will have access to the online final assessment.
How long do I have to take the final assessment and what grade is considered passing?
You will have 60 minutes to complete the final assessment for Purchasing. The 60 questions in the timed assessment are selected from a test bank of questions and each assessment is different. Once you have completed the assessment, saved and submitted your answers, you will receive immediate notification of your grade. A passing grade of no less than 70% is required. If you do not receive a grade of 70% or higher, you are eligible to take the assessment one additional time at no additional cost.
Are there previous tests available for review?
Self-tests and end-of-lesson quizzes are included in the online course and provide all the review necessary to successfully complete the final assessment.
How long does it take to learn the results of each assessment?
The assessment results are graded online and you will receive immediate results. The University will officially notify you of your course outcome within four weeks of your assessment date via e-mail.