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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy course by edX imparts intelligence to the learners in wide concepts of aging which includes senior housing, public policies, an overview of aging, population trends, dementia care, and the importance of studying aging. This program also talks about the demand for service workers. The candidate will understand the concepts of health and aging by pursuing this program.

This program aims to provide comfortable and healthy life for all living beings. The business of Aging in the Longevity Economy course also speaks about the important concepts in senior living administration. There are three modules in the program which would suit all kinds of learners who want to gain knowledge in aging and the economy.

The verified certificate is provided to the participants who complete the Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy certification course in a successful way. The certificate is signed by a mentor and verified by the institute. This certificate can be shared on LinkedIn, resume, or CV of the participant. 

The Highlights

  • 4 weeks program
  • The course provided by  Georgetown institution
  • Verified certificate by edX
  • Introductory level program
  • Needs effort of just 1 to 2 hours per week
  • Self-paced course
  • Online course

Programme Offerings

  • video lectures
  • Graded Assignments
  • quizzes
  • Discussion Board
  • poll questions

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 11611yesGU Washington
  • The candidates can pursue this programme at free of cost if they choose the audio track of the programme
  • The candidates must pay a fee of Rs.11,611  if they choose verified track of the programme

The cost of the programme is detailed below for the reference of the candidate

Fee category

Amount 

Certificate fee

Rs. 11,611  


Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

All participants who are enrolling the verified track of the program and completing the program in a successful manner are provided with the certificate. The candidate must score more than 75% or higher to pass. The certificate contains the logo of the institution and the sign of the mentor.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Economics

The Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy course by edX offers knowledge to the participants in the following domain

  • This program will give an introduction to the fields in aging
  • This Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy online course also describes the important concepts in the administration of senior citizens
  • The candidate will gain knowledge about the rapidly aging world
  • They will also understand the concepts behind the health concerns in aged adults
  • The participant will learn about the three-legged stool in caregiving
  • The candidate would know about the future of aging
  • They will also understand the demands of aged service workers 
  • The candidate will understand the need for “nana” technology
  • The candidate will understand the current issues in the global longevity economy
  • Concepts like senior housing, public policies, and population trends are also discussed in this Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy training course.

Who it is for

The Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy course provided by edX is mainly developed for the following participants

  • Anyone who is interested to learn about the aging process professionally and personally can attend this program.

Admission Details

The candidates shall register themselves for the Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy course by following the simple steps which are described below

Step 1: The participants should visit the website: https://www.edx.org/course/the-business-of-aging-in-the-longevity-economy 

Step 2: They must have an account in edX to register for the Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy online course. They can create an account using the email address or Google or Facebook credentials

Step 3: After creating the account, the candidate must log in to the account.

Step 4: The candidate has to search for the course and click “Enrol” to join the audit track of the program.

Step 5:  If the candidate needs a certificate, then they must click “Upgrade Now” to join the verified program.

Step 6: The candidate must enter all details in the application and click “Place order”

Step 7: When the payment is approved, the candidate can access the lesson.

The Syllabus

Instructors

GU Washington Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the entire duration of the Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy training course?

The entire duration of this program is 4 weeks. The participants must spend 1 to 2 hours per week to have an understanding of the concepts.

2: Who can attend this program?

Mid-career students, encore career students, and college graduates can attend this program. All learners who are interested in developing skills in aging can also attend this program.

3: Are certificates provided?

Yes, verified certificates are provided to all participants who complete all modules with more than 75% marks as passing score. The candidate must enrol in the verified track to receive a certificate.

4: What does audit track mean?

Audit track of the Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy online course can be pursued free of cost. The candidates who are pursuing the audit track will lose the progress when the Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy training course ends.

5: What does verified track mean?

The candidate must pay the fee to enter the verified track of the Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy online course. Only the participants who are joining the verified track of the program are provided with the certificate.

6: Is this program self-paced?

Yes, the Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy program is self-paced. The candidate can pursue the course at their own speed. It improves the flexibility of the Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy online course and helps part-time learners.

7: Are financial aid provided?

Financial aid is provided to the participants who submit the financial assistance application. A 90% discount on the fee is provided for the selected candidates.

8: What are the advantages of pursuing this program?

Pursuing this program will help the candidate to understand the concepts in the business of aging. The certificate adds value to the resume and provides better career growth and employment opportunities.

9: Where can the candidate track their progress?

The candidate can track their progress in each module of the course under the progress page. The candidate has to maintain more than 75% marks in the progress graph to pass the assessment. 

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