Question 1

What is the refund policy?

Accepted Answer

If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don't give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.

Question 2

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Accepted Answer

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you're automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Question 3

Is financial aid available?

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Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can't afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you'll find a link to apply on the description page.

Question 4

Can I take the course for free?

Accepted Answer

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Question 5

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

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This course is completely online, so there's no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Question 6

How long does it take to complete the Specialization?

Accepted Answer

12 weeks

Question 7

What background knowledge is necessary?

Accepted Answer

These courses are introductory, no experience in BI or database is needed. Experience with at least one programming language is recommended.

Question 8

Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?

Accepted Answer

The recommended order for the courses is as follows:
 1. The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design
 2. Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
 3. Business Intelligence & Visual Analytics

Question 9

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

Accepted Answer

You will receive a certificate but university credit is not awarded.

Question 10

What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

Accepted Answer

Upon completion of the Specialization, students will be able to do the following:

Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence Specialization

Course Features

Course Description

Module 1: The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design

Module 2: Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence

Module 3: Business Intelligence and Visual Analytics

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