Webcourses

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> How do webcourses work?
> What webcourses are offered?
> How do I register for a webcourse?
> Corporate registration discount
> Continuing education credit
> Webcourse topics and instructors

Disclaimer: Please note that the ASPPA DC-1, DC-2, PFC-1 and PFC-2 webcourses were developed in 2007 for the 2007 program year. They are still relevant for the 2008 program year but candidates should utilize only as a supplementary tool in preparing for the 2008 respective examinations. It is expected that webcourse registrants preparing for an examination thoroughly study the topics covered in the required reading for the corresponding examination—outlined in the examination syllabus. The webcourse sessions should not be used as a substitute for these materials.

These webcourses are designed to address the most challenging topics covered on corresponding examinations. Online course sessions are approximately 50-60 minutes in length. The number of sessions depends on the course selected—ranging from five to six sessions.

How do webcourses work?

Recorded webcourses are offered completely over the Internet, using Flash presentation software. To attend, a participant must have Internet access, a sound card and speakers for his or her computer. Presentation slides are available for download as PDF documents. You will need the Flash plugin for your Internet browser.

It is expected that webcourse registrants preparing for an examination thoroughly study the topics covered in the required reading for the corresponding examination—outlined in the examination syllabus. The webcourse sessions should not be used as a substitute for these materials.

View a demonstration of the DC-1 webcourse. This demonstration is representative of the webcourses in format and functionality found in the DC-1, DC-2, PFC-1 and PFC-2 webcourses.

What webcourses are offered?

DC-1, DC-2, PFC-1 and PFC-2 webcourses are available. Click Here for more information about instructors and topics covered.

How do I register for a webcourse?

Registration Fees
DC-1, DC-2, PFC-1 and PFC-2: $150 (members) and $175 (nonmembers)

DC-1, DC-2, PFC-1 and PFC-2 webcourse registration fee covers all six sessions and includes access to a Q&A discussion.

*DC-1, DC-2, PFC-1 and PFC-2 webcourse registration fee covers all six sessions and includes access to a Q&A discussion. Q&A discussion is not available for RPF webcourses.

Register online

Download registration form

Please note: if you register online, you will receive immediate access to the presentation through your ASPPA online account. If you register via fax or mail, you will receive an e-mail containing instructions for accessing the webcourse within 3-4 business days following receipt of your registration. The webcourse registration fee is nonrefundable, and registration is NOT available for individual sessions. Access to the webcourse will be available until close of business on December 30, 2008. Participants who register any time during 2008 will have access to the webcourse through close of business, December 30, 2008).

Corporate Registration Discount

Corporate registration is available for $1,000. This training approach provides an unlimited number of employees at your firm with access to the webcourse.

Depending on your course selection, the corporate registration fee covers all sessions of the webcourse, including Q&A discussion pages. ASPPA CE credits are available for all participants by submitting the ASPPA Continuing Education Program Reporting Form.

Contact the Education Services Department at educasppa@asppa.org for more information or click here to download the registration form.

How do I access the webcourses?

Webcourse registrants who register online will receive immediate access to the webcourse through their ASPPA online account. Those who register via fax or mail will receive a notification e-mail once the registration has been processed. When you log-in to your account, you will see a link on the left hand side of your screen. Choose the session you wish to view to download the slides and access the presentation. You will be taken to a screen where you will be asked to provide your name, company and e-mail address. Once you submit this information, the presentation will begin.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

CE credit for webcourses is reported under the self-reporting section of the ASPPA Continuing Education Reporting form.

DC-1: 6 CE credits
DC-2: 6 CE credits
PFC-1: 6 CE credits
PFC-2: 6 CE credits

Companies that are interested in corporate registration should check the Continuing Education portion of the Web site for guidelines to learn how to use this program for in-house training.

Please Note: The statements and materials presented during ASPPA webcourses are solely the opinions of the speakers and do not represent the opinion or the position of ASPPA. ASPPA assumes no responsibility for the content of the statements and materials presented by speakers during ASPPA's webcourses and Q&A discussions.

Need More Information?
Questions? E-mail ASPPA Education Services at educasppa@asppa.org