Welcome to eCornell, your online link to professional education from Cornell University. As an Opportunity employee, you can enroll in eCornell courses. eCornell is highly supportive of our vision of making world class learning available to anyone working with us to reduce poverty and alleviate suffering.
This is great resource for Managers and their teams as they work on professional development plans during RoadMap conversations.
Follow these steps to request for eCornell certificates or individual courses:
- Click on the URL : eCornell
- Select the program title you are interested in to get more information.
- Please make sure to speak with your line manager before requesting enrollment.
- During enrollment you will select course start dates that work best for you.
- You need to create an eCornel student profile during the enrollment process.
- Please request for one course or one certificate at a time.
- HR will review your request and approve or decline within 2 business days
FAQs
Q: What makes eCornell unique?
A: eCornell courses are different than other online learning because of the small class size, the course project will promote application of learning, and the opportunity to interact with an instructor and your fellow students.
Q: What is the course format?
A: Asynchronous. eCornell courses are 100% online. Most of the courses are two weeks long, however, there are some 3 week long courses. Within that time, you can work at your own pace, moving through the material and completing assignments as your schedule allows. There is no specific time you will be required to be on-line. The total time you will need to complete a course will vary. You can expect to spend ~5 hours a week working on your course.
Q: What is the workload like?
A: The workload will vary from course to course but based on survey results, you will need approximately 8-10 hours total to complete a two-week course. The courses consist of several different elements including, but not limited to, pre-recorded videos, case studies, and tools to help you apply the concepts to your work. Course assignments could include discussion participation, quizzes and course projects.
Q: Can I do my course work at any time?
A: During your course, you are able to access the material at any time. We do have some courses that will require your attention on a regular basis. Be sure to review the assignment due dates at the start of your course.
Q: Who is the facilitator?
A: Courses are authored by Cornell University faculty, designed in collaboration with eCornell’s instructional designers. Instruction/interaction during your course is provided by eCornell’s staff of facilitators who are industry experts.