Embedded Graduate Certificates by Heather Fletcher

Only can add 1 per semester

2024-09-17 14:10:51 UTC

Adding to degree list

2024-09-17 14:11:52 UTC

Commonly missed step among students

2 step process

2024-09-17 14:11:55 UTC

Petition to add to record, then add to degree list

Confusion about the steps

2024-09-17 14:12:05 UTC

Confusion about the difference between embedded certs, Coursera, accredible etc.

2024-09-17 14:12:44 UTC

Credits can't be split between programs

2024-09-17 14:12:56 UTC

Wanting to add Core Area Grad Certs (iMBA)

2024-09-17 14:13:56 UTC

Selling Them

2024-09-17 14:14:00 UTC

Be able to explain why they should do them. Consistent language

The word "certificate"

hfletcher90 — 2024-09-17 14:14:07 UTC

learners use the word certificate generally. Are they asking about specialization cert/accredible or embedded? Distinguishing between different kinds of CERTs

1 CERT for iMSA and iMSM, and 2 CERTs for iMBA

2024-09-17 14:14:19 UTC

iMSA are surprised that they can add the iMBA focus areas.

2024-09-17 14:14:27 UTC

iMSA Concentration or CERT

2024-09-17 14:14:46 UTC

Analytics concentration

Can only confer one certificate per semester.

2024-09-17 14:15:14 UTC

A lot of information to cover in short amount of time.

2024-09-17 14:15:14 UTC

Degree planning + program requirements + embedded CERT information

Guides Convo about Focus Area

2024-09-17 14:15:46 UTC

Can help make a convo when a learner is trying to decide what FAs to complete

how do I get this CERT?

hfletcher90 — 2024-09-17 14:16:09 UTC

Career pivot or on the job market

2024-09-17 14:16:22 UTC

They think they need to take more courses or they need to pay for the cert.

2024-09-17 14:16:50 UTC

What Options

2024-09-17 14:17:05 UTC

What ones they can complete

ability to add a credential to transcript/receive physical diploma

2024-09-17 14:18:13 UTC

can add to resume/linkedin

Eligibility

hfletcher90 — 2024-09-17 14:18:14 UTC

"I completed all these courses. Am I now eligible for X CERT? What else can I take to be eligible for X?"

Stacking vs embedding a cert

2024-09-17 14:18:46 UTC

Why Not Two in the Same Term?

2024-09-17 14:18:50 UTC

Why cant they do this? Learners seem confused and frustrated. We did this in the past so I think the precedent was set.

when to declare

hfletcher90 — 2024-09-17 14:19:16 UTC

It is easier to share the steps all at once. It is also easier for learners to understand and remember.

2024-09-17 14:20:46 UTC

Confusion About Capstones

2024-09-17 14:21:15 UTC

Think they need to do the capstones too.

Stacking vs embedding a cert and what options are available (learners and specialists).

2024-09-17 14:21:46 UTC

some iMBA students prefer completing core courses before starting focus areas

2024-09-17 14:21:56 UTC

could lead to iMBA student's completing both focus areas in the same term and not being able to add two to their record.

Little C Certs and Grad Certs

2024-09-17 14:21:57 UTC

Confused what is what. We need to clearer terminology

Terminology

2024-09-17 14:22:42 UTC

confused what means what in a simple explanation

stacking

hfletcher90 — 2024-09-17 14:23:06 UTC

Grad CERT to iMSM to iMBA and CERT number allowable

add to record v conferral

hfletcher90 — 2024-09-17 14:23:19 UTC

Team Discussion

2024-09-17 14:23:30 UTC

Continue to use the Grad CERT Discussion Channel

Want Clarification

2024-09-17 14:23:50 UTC

When they do the steps they want to be able to double check it was correct. They cant do this right now

When to Add the Cert

2024-09-17 14:26:35 UTC

Adding them too early.

Petition Mechanics

2024-09-17 14:27:16 UTC

Selectin the wrong info in petition process such as terms

iMSA Tax CERT

2024-09-17 14:28:51 UTC

Having conversations about going over 32 credits if students want both ACCY 506 and the tax cert

Spreading Out FAs

2024-09-17 14:29:13 UTC

What to do when finishing 2 certs in same term and program.

FA Courses Being Offered 1 Time a Year

2024-09-17 14:30:32 UTC

learners have to wait a year if they miss a course but need it for certs.

Extra Credits

2024-09-17 14:31:28 UTC

Learners take extra elective so they can still do the two certs for the iMBA but still want BADM 589 etc...

Career Advice

2024-09-17 14:34:50 UTC

More learners want to know what ones to pick to help their careers.

iMSM Suggest Course Pairings

2024-09-17 14:40:21 UTC

Some learners want the cert from the suggested course pairing in the iMSM. Why do we have them when their is no befit completing them (grad cert or small C cert)

Split Info

2024-09-17 14:43:40 UTC

The info is shared in the degree requirements page and then forms and policies. We should have one source of the info on the website

What areas do you feel most confident in when supporting embedded cert plans?

hfletcher90 — 2025-06-03 13:56:16 UTC

Share strategies, conversations, or examples of how you promote embedded certs into degree planning conversations. Can also share your go-to resources.

Challenges & Growth

hfletcher90 — 2025-06-03 13:57:34 UTC

What aspects of supporting embedded grad certs still feels challenging or unclear? This can include your questions or learner questions about processes, unique scenarios, or areas you'd like more support and guidance. You can also share what kind of internal resources you'd like.

Open-ended questions

hfletcher90 — 2025-06-03 13:59:43 UTC

Share open-ended questions you'd use to open the conversation to planning for certs during the degree.