Johns Hopkins statistics courses via Coursera

Statistics Is A Part Of Surveying Degrees

Almost any college can offer you a 3 credit statistics course. Be aware that some surveying degree programs require a 4 credit statistics course that goes into a more technical depth. So while a 3 credit course may not count for a degree everywhere, if you have never taken a statistics course it is worthwhile continuing ed. I also know some surveying and engineering programs that offer a 1 credit technical statistics course to add to the 3 credits many transfer students already have.

Other more general programs that are a part of surveying degree programs. Business Law, Real Estate Law, Legal Research as well as CAD credits. I have all these from various community colleges.

Paul in PA

Try A University That Has Engineering And Surveying

Penn State World Campus

Certificate courses for those with a BS degree:

http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/directory/graduate/certificates

Applied Statistics
GeoDesign
GIS
Solar Energy
Wind Energy

Penn State Wilkes-Barre online surveying courses and certificates.

http://wb.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/surveyingcertificate.htm

Measurement Analysis and Least Squares Adjustments certificate
3 course in above

Geodesy and GPS certificate
3 courses in above

In all you can earn 21 surveying credits on line.

Paul in PA

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I asked whether anyone had taken these courses and also whether the credential option was of value. You answered neither question. I was considering the courses to refresh my knowledge. As indicated, I have taken advanced statistics courses. I am well aware of the advantages of a traditional semester-length course. Again, I did not ask about taking such a course.

I posted the link in the event someone on this site might be interested. Given comments in some threads, there are many in need. These compressed, on-line courses are not the same as a semester length courses and should appeal to those without the time or ability to attend a regular course.

> I wonder whether these credentials are accepted for continuing education?
>

I have not taken the course you describe. But I can address whether it would be accepted for CEU in FL. The answer is almost certainly NO.

As you are probably aware, several states (including FL) require that any course you take where you might learn something must be pre-approved by the board.

A few years ago I inquired about getting approval after the fact. I was told that if any FL PLS came into a course I was teaching that I had to tell that person to leave. They were not allowed to attend any unapproved course.

Has the university jumped through the hoops and paid FL the course fee for review? Highly unlikely.

Having said that, I always figured if what I was learning had value greater than the cost to attend, I didn't really care whether some government entity approved or didn't. Credit should be viewed as icing on the cake, little more.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Larry P

Sorry, I Did Not Realize Florida Was That Stupid

Penn State Surveying Courses are ABET accredited. As such they are acceptable to the Florida State Board as suitable education for a professional surveying applicant. However it appears that ABET accredited courses are not acceptable for continuing ed.

I am aware of quite a few states that specifically accept college credits as continuing ed and one college course can more than satisfy more than 1 cycle of education.

The Florida Law does state that "The board may provide by rule that distance learning may be used to satisfy continuing education requirements." Are you aware of any such rule?

My sympathies.

Paul in PA