Standalone Certificates
SERVICEs + marketing Add-on PACKAGE options
Standalone certificates consist of a series of courses around a common theme which do not share courses with a fee-based degree.
Continuum College charges a flat rate for each standalone certificate to support the minimum required services for managing fee-based programs. Included services are listed below.
Included Services
| One primary point of contact at Continuum to ensure service and support needs are met. |
| Annually assist program leadership in selecting service options for their standalone certificates. |
| Ensure annual agreements for service level options are completed and approved by program leadership for each program. |
| Provide consultation and evaluation for new program development. |
| Monitor and process course enrollment, deposits and forfeitures. |
| Track and adjust admissions records for exceptions and deferrals. |
| Collect and maintain accurate course inventory in EOS (Continuum student database). |
| Move students between course sections as appropriate. |
| Apply student financial aid payments to student accounts. |
| Time schedule construction and room reservations. |
| Instructional cost sharing calculations (aka, de minimis). |
| Complete multi-year budget projections for launch of new programs. |
| Provide strategic recommendations for improving program health and meeting program goals. |
| Collection support services, refunds and petitions. |
| Cash receipts transferred to designated school or college. |
| Publish a rate sheet and provide a budget template for use by academic department. |
| Participate in autumn quarter budget planning discussions; assist in creating program budget and offer recommendations for program sustainability. |
| Communicate enrollment or budget concerns early; help re-budget as needed. |
| Process guest speaker payments. |
| Use of fee-based student database and registration system. |
| Registration and support of GNM (graduate nonmatriculated) students. |
| Use of online student payment portal. |
| Connect students with program advising and student services units, (e.g., Student Financial Aid, Office of Student Veteran Life, etc.). |
| Address basic student questions on UW and Continuum services and fees. |
Marketing Services
You can also choose from two marketing add-on options: full-service marketing or search marketing.
| ACTIVITY | Standalone Services | Full-Service Marketing Add-On | Search Marketing Add-On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate included in PCE catalog. | X | X | X |
| Certificate listed on PCE website (bridge page linking to page on department site). | X | (full page on PCE, rather than just a bridge page) | X |
| Full certificate page, with program details, course descriptions, admission requirements, etc. on the degree website. | X | ||
| Program-specific search advertising. | X | X | |
| Email subscription management. | X | ||
| Info session RSVP management (not available for in-person events). | X | ||
| Recruitment and enrollment coaching. | X | ||
| Personalized automated admissions and registration communications. | X | ||
| Preliminary application screening for minimum requirements as defined by partner. | X |
Online and Hybrid Learning Add-On Services
New Course Build
Work with a dedicated team of learning professionals to create a new fully-online or hybrid course.
Course Redesign
Take an existing online or hybrid course and thoroughly rework it with a team of learning professionals.
Program Design & Pattern Development
Work with our design team to develop robust program outcomes, curriculum maps, reusable assignment frameworks, and custom LMS layouts.
HOURLY ENGAGEMENTS
Reserve time with our learning designers, video production team, faculty developers, or course producers in blocks to enhance learning experiences.
Hosting & Technical Support
Our dedicated support team provides Canvas hosting support, which includes troubleshooting all student and instructor technology issues and providing training on all supported learning technologies. Each time the course runs, our team will ensure that all links are working and that all technical integrations are functioning as intended.
Fees for fy24
| FEE STRUCTURE | PURPOSE | RATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| UW central overhead | Rate charged for recovery of campus expenses. | 6.85% (online and off campus) 15.6% (campus) |
| Continuum standalone certificate rate | Systems and services required for Continuum standalone certificate programs to operate. | $20,000 per certificate program. |
| FEE STRUCTURE | PURPOSE | RATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| Search marketing add-on | Add search marketing. | Minimum media spend of $10,000 plus a 20% ad spend administrative fee. |
| Full-service marketing add-on | Fully supported marketing. | $12,000 + (optional) media spend. |
For detailed pricing, please see the partner programs pricing sheet.
Evaluate choices annually
Each year you can review your program service level options. You must make decisions each October to inform budgeting and marketing strategy for the following fiscal year.