What is the CEU Certificate Option?

CEU Certificate option includes a customized Certificate of Course Completion, which contains information specific to your individual progress within the online course, as well as any CEUs earned in the course. You retain both a hard/physical copy of the CEU Certificate as well as an online version of the certificate which is identified by a unique serial number. Employers may reference your achievement within the online class by visiting the UniversalClass.com website and submitting the serial number of your certificate on our website. This is a highly valuable asset because it verifies to all interested parties the significance of your achievement. This service is essential in order to send employers, schools, organizations, or other interested parties your non-credit course achievements.

What are CEUs?

CEUs stand for "Continuing Education Units". CEUs are the industry measurement of non-credit education. One (1) CEU equals 10 contact hours.

Are CEUs the same as college credit?

No. CEUs are not the same as college credit. They are a measurement standard for non-credit education.

How many CEUs are UniversalClass™ courses worth?

Every course is different. Check the course enrollment screen for details about how many CEUs are available.

Must I complete the course satisfactorily in order to earn CEUs?

Yes, you must satisfactorily complete the course in order to earn CEUs. In most cases, you need to score 70% or better, although ultimately it is up to the instructor and/or organization that is delivering the online course, not UniversalClass™.

Do all schools, organizations, and employers accept and recognize UniversalClass™ CEUs?

No, we do not guarantee that any specific entity will recognize CEUs earned through our service. However, with our online course descriptions, online syllabi, and class lesson outlines as well as the electronic (and hard copy) certificate you earn from a course and the available transcript service, your course work is well documented and can certainly help in supporting your case when presented to an organization's approval process.

Are CEUs available on all UniversalClass™ approved courses?

No, CEUs are not available for all UniversalClass™ approved courses. The courses that are eligible for CEUs are distinctly marked with the CEU option on the course enrollment screen.

Do courses with CEUs cost more money?

Courses with CEUs incur an additional service charge if you wish to purchase the CEU option. This is optional, and the fee covers registration of your CEUs into the UniversalClass™ Transcript Service as well as your CEU Certificate of Course Completion. However, you are not required to purchase the CEU option. You may still benefit from the course without purchasing the CEU Certificate option.

I enrolled without the Certificate Option, can I still purchase the CEU Certificate option later?

Yes, you can still purchase the CEU Certificate of Course Completion (as well as any other awards earned optionally) at a later date. However, if you choose the certificate option at the time you pay the course fee, you save $5.00, as the Certificate Option is only $25.00 (normal price of the Certificate Option is $30.00).