Why should I get a certificate?
How do the courses in this program compare to other courses?
Is this program open to non-members?
Can I take courses even if I don't plan on getting a certificate?
Do I earn any Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for these courses?
Are courses conducted online or in-person?
Are the online courses self-taught?
What are the components/requirements of the online courses?
When are the online lectures and live discussions held?
What are the components/requirements of the physical/hands-on courses?
How much time will each course require?
What if I have to miss a course session or if I need to take a few days away from the course?
How many courses are required to earn each certificate?
Do the classes need to be taken in the order they are listed?
How long will it take me to earn a certificate?
Payment Options
How much will a complete certificate cost?
Can I try a course or two before committing to a complete certificate and still qualify for the advanced registration discount?
Do you offer group discounts?
What types of payment options are there?
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WHY SHOULD I GET A CERTIFICATE?
Competitive Intelligence
Earning a Competitive Intelligence Certificate helps you efficiently build the necessary skills and experience to begin practicing or supporting competitive intelligence. The curriculum is designed according to Knowledge inForm's Competitive Intelligence Competencies, which defines essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualities important to effective intelligence practices in each major functional area of intelligence: planning & development, research, analysis, intelligence delivery, and managing intelligence.
A certificate can expand your opportunities within your organization, as well as beyond. It demonstrates your commitment and enhances your credibility with employers and colleagues. A certificate will also help you make greater contributions toward the intelligence generation and decision-making in your organization.
Copyright Management
Earning a Certificate in Copyright Management: Principles and Issues is a unique opportunity to learn about copyright through courses developed specifically for special librarians, and which address issues information professionals face in their daily work.
Participants will get accurate, comprehensive, and practical information on domestic and international copyright law, digital copyright issues, use of copyright-protected materials, digital license agreements, copyright collective agreements (such as the Copyright Clearance Center and Access Copyright), and managing content and copyright compliance. There is no other equivalent existing educational opportunity available.
Knowledge Management
Earning a Certificate in Knowledge Management, a Certificate in Knowledge Services or the The Dual Certificate in Knowledge Management and Knowledge Services is a unique opportunity to learn about KM/knowledge services through courses developed specifically for information professionals and knowledge workers, including special librarians. The courses address issues information professionals face in their daily work.
Participants will get accurate, comprehensive and practical information on knowledge management (KM) and knowledge services practices and how to apply KM and knowledge services immediately and effectively for the benefit of the parent organization.
HOW DO THE COURSES IN THIS PROGRAM COMPARE TO OTHER COURSES?
The courses are designed specifically with the needs of SLA members in mind. Both participants and employers have found that the Click University Certificate Programs offer immediate benefits and tremendous value. We build on the strengths of information professionals and help participants fill their knowledge gaps in support of career expansion or transition into a new field. Our blended approach offers the advantages of online and onsite sessions, lectures, live and online discussions, practical exercises and other features. This approach also provides learning opportunities that address a variety of learning styles. Our participants find that the techniques, tools and frameworks we cover may be applied immediately to their work.
IS THIS PROGRAM OPEN TO NON-MEMBERS?
All certificate programs and courses are open to SLA members and non-members.
CAN I TAKE COURSES EVEN IF I DON'T PLAN ON GETTING A CERTIFICATE?
Yes. Courses may be taken à la carte.
DO I EARN ANY CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs) FOR THESE COURSES?
SLA Members earn between .5 - 1 IACET CEU per course. Non-members do not earn IACET CEU credit.
ARE COURSES CONDUCTED ONLINE OR IN PERSON?
Both. We understand that our members must balance a variety of commitments. We also recognize that, in order to build the skills and experience necessary for good practice, a hands-on format can be more efficient and effective in many cases. In order to maximize flexibility for our members and build essential skills, we've designed the program with a blended approach.
ARE THE ONLINE COURSES SELF-TAUGHT?
No. To ensure a quality experience and to provide a richer experience for each participant, the online courses are led by instructors who are experienced in both in-person and online instruction. Participants will also have the opportunity to join discussions, collaborate, and network with fellow participants.
WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS/REQUIREMENTS OF THE ONLINE COURSES?
Each online course consists of:
- One to three live lectures that kick off each course. Recordings will also be available for review.
- One to two live group discussions
- An online asynchronous list discussion
- Selected readings that reinforce the build on the lectures
- A practical exercise
- An online quiz (if applicable)
Except for the live sessions, each component is self-paced.
WHEN ARE THE ONLINE LECTURES AND LIVE DISCUSSIONS HELD?
For a detailed course schedule, including the dates and times of online lectures and live discussions, visit the course page or contact us at clicku@sla.org.
WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS/REQUIREMENTS OF THE IN-PERSON COURSES?
Each in-person course consists of lectures, discussions, and exercises. Exercises are designed to develop and reinforce the necessary experience and skills for intelligence practice. They involve actual techniques and models that you can begin to apply immediately.
HOW MUCH TIME WILL EACH COURSE REQUIRE?
For online courses, each course is estimated to require 10 hours per week for the first two weeks. This includes the lectures, discussion, readings, and exercise(s). Actual time spent will vary by individual. The final week is an open period during which participants complete either a brief quiz or a project.
For in-person courses, each course takes one day to complete. This includes lectures, discussions, and exercises.
WHAT IF I HAVE TO MISS A COURSE SESSION OR IF I NEED TO TAKE A FEW DAYS AWAY FROM THE COURSE?
Our blended learning approach, scheduling, recorded lectures and instructor access mean that most participants can work around work projects, family needs, vacations/holidays and other important events that arise. Participants who have questions about course requirements and how a course can fit into their schedules can contact us at clicku@sla.org.
HOW MANY COURSES ARE REQUIRED TO EARN EACH CERTIFICATE?
Competitive Intelligence
- The Certificate in Competitive Intelligence for LIS Professionals is comprised of ten (10) courses
- The Certificate in Competitive Intelligence Information Function is comprised of eight (8) courses
- The Dual Certificate (combining the two above) is comprised of thirteen (13) courses
Copyright Management
There are seven (7) required courses in the Certificate in Copyright Management: Principles and Issues program. Participants may elect to take an additional course for an eight-course certificate.
Knowledge Management
There are seven (7) courses for the Certificate in Knowledge Management and seven (7) courses for the Certificate in Knowledge Services. The Dual Certificate in Knowledge Management and Knowledge Services consists of thirteen (13) courses. The introductory course (KMKS 01. Introduction to Knowledge Management and Knowledge Services) is a recommended prerequisite for all courses. However, as courses are offered à la carte the prerequisite is only recommended, not required.
DO THE CLASSES NEED TO BE TAKEN IN THE ORDER THEY ARE LISTED?
Taking the courses in chronological order is not necessary, although it may be advantageous depending on your background and experience in the subject area.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO EARN A CERTIFICATE?
It may take as little as six months or up to three years, depending on your requirements, timetable, and program/course scheduling. This applies to any of the three certificates available.
HOW MUCH WILL A COMPLETE CERTIFICATE COST?
We have designed the certificate programs to provide our members and their employers the benefits of academic and commercial training programs at a greater value and significant cost-savings compared to other programs.
The total cost for a certificate is dependent on which of the three certificate tracks you aim to pursue. Each requires a different number of courses for completion. You can also take advantage of discounts.
CAN I TRY A COURSE OR TWO BEFORE COMMITTING TO A COMPLETE CERTIFICATE AND STILL QUALIFY FOR THE ADVANCED REGISTRATION DISCOUNT?
Yes. SLA realizes that members might need to see how the course schedule and program requirements fit into their already established schedules.
To review the advanced payment options please visit the Fees and Discounts page.
For additional information about payment options contact us at clicku@sla.org.
Yes. If more than one SLA member from a single organization wishes to take advantage of the advanced registration option, each additional participant will receive a US$ 200 discount taken after the percent discount. This discount does not apply to the first participant utilizing the advanced registration option.
To review the advanced payment options please visit Fees and Discounts page.
For additional information about payment options contact us at clicku@sla.org.
WHAT TYPES OF PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE THERE?
We accept payment by credit card and by check. Please contact us at clicku@sla.org or +1.703.647.4914 for more details.
Participants are also encouraged to consider scholarship opportunities available through various chapters, divisions and other sources.
I'VE NEVER USED GOTOWEBINAR BEFORE. HOW DO I KNOW I CAN?
System requirements for GoToWebinar are listed below. You may also want to review the Attendee Quick Reference Guide for information about using the service.
System Requirements for GoToWebinar
| PC-based attendees | Macintosh®-based attendees |
| Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000 | Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer |
Audio Options
| Dial-In | VoIP |
| Telephone number will be provided upon registration for your GoToWebinar sessions. | A USB headset is recommended, and a microphone is required for participation. Audio quality can vary based on your audio software/hardware manufacturer, as well as your operating system. |
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