Certification in QOL Research Related to Community Indicators Project
This certification program is designed to help QOL researchers specializing in community
indicators projects obtain additional training and become officially certified in
this field of specialty. The course involves learning five chapters of the course
manual (course description). The course is
taught by Prof. Dr. M. Joseph Sirgy from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University (Blacksburg, Virginia, USA) who is widely recognized for his research
in community quality of life (see About the Instructor).
Each of the five modules (chapters) are broken down into learning objectives, core
concepts, summary, progress check, and answers to progress check (Chapter
Components). You can download the course manual directly from the website
as a pdf file or you can order a print copy for an extra charge (Course
Manual). After receiving the course manual and learning the material, the
applicant can take the certification exam online exam. To pass the certification
exam, the applicant must answer 25 out of the 30 exam questions correctly (see
Exam).
Specific guidance is provided to applicants on how to study for the exam (
see How to Study for the Certification Exam). Students are provided with
the instructor's contact information for questions related to course materials as
well as central office contact information for other administrative questions (Student Support).
Of course there are two admission requirements to this certification program: a
bachelor's degree in a related field and membership in ISQOLS (see
Admission Requirements ). To see what the certificate looks like after successful
completion of this certification course, click Course Certificate.
The fee for this Certification Program is $700 USD. This includes access to the
online exam system, course manual via PDF, and upon completion, a course certificate.
For an additional 25$ + 5$ (Shipping and Handling), you can get a hard-copy of the
course manual (Optional).
To register for this certification course click Register
for the Course.
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