The main differences are:
Program Access: Students can take only one program type at a time (on-demand or scheduled), while auditors can access unlimited programs simultaneously.
Program Structure: Students must complete segments in order, while auditors can view them in any order.
Certification: Students earn a graduation certificate upon completion; auditors do not.
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Additional FAQs about auditor/student differences:
Q: Can a participant switch from auditor to student or vice versa?
A: Yes, but this requires coordination with ExecOnline. Please contact Customer Support.
Q: Can a participant be a student and an auditor at the same time?
A:Yes, participants can hold both roles simultaneously but in different Learning Collections. Here's how it works:
Auditor in One Learning Collection: Participants can access multiple programs within a Learning Collection as an auditor, allowing flexible, non-sequential exploration without earning a graduation certificate.
Student in Another Learning Collection: Participants can follow the structured, sequential program as a student in a different Learning Collection, earning a certificate upon completion.
How to Identify Roles:
In the "Learning Collection" drop-down menu, auditor status is clearly labeled next to the Learning Collection title.
If no "auditor" label appears, the participant has been provisioned as a student for that Learning Collection.
Examples:
A participant may be an auditor in a "Leadership Development" Learning Collection to explore content freely and a student in a "Strategic Thinking" Learning Collection to complete it for credit.
Each role is independent and tailored to their learning needs.
Need assistance with roles or access? Contact Customer Support for help with provisioning or clarification.
Q: Are there cost differences between auditors and students?
A: Costs may vary based on your organization’s agreement with ExecOnline. Please contact your Account Manager for specific details.
Do auditors use up a license like a student?
No, auditors do not activate a license. However, if the auditor later is chosen to become a student or are already a student in another Learning Collection, they will activate a license.