Benefits
Competitive Advantage
Short courses offer professionals the ability to obtain advanced skills in their chosen field. Whether you are a veteran in your organization or are looking to make a career change, short courses can provide you with the knowledge you need to move ahead.

Flexibility
Professional Programs short courses are offered on-campus and from a distance. Participants are able to choose the method of course delivery that works best with their schedule and professional/personal needs.

Rewards
The USC Viterbi School's short courses reward individuals with advanced knowledge and skills. Participants receive quality professional education and a USC Certificate of Participation upon course completion. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are also available upon request.

Course Delivery

On-Campus Course is held in state-of-the-art facilities on the University of Southern California campus, located in downtown Los Angeles. Participants attending on-campus will have the option to commute to the course or stay at one of the many hotels located in the area. For travel information, please visit our Travel section.

Overview of on-campus option:

• The ability to interact with faculty and peers in-person.
• Access to hard copy course materials.
• Ability to logon and view archived course information - up to 7 days after the course has been offered. This includes course documents and streaming video of the lectures.
• If there is a conflict during any on-campus course dates, participants  can elect to be an online/interactive student.
• Parking, refreshments and lunch are provided for on-campus participants – unless otherwise specified.

Online (Interactivity) Course delivery is completely online and real-time, enabling interaction with the instructor and fellow participants. Participants have the flexibility of completing the course from a distance utilizing USC's Distance Education Network technology. Students are required to be online for the entirety of each day's session.

Overview of online (interactive):

• Virtually participate in the course live – with the ability to either ask questions or chat questions to the entire class.
• WebEx technologies provide the option to call into the class while viewing the entire lecture/materials on a computer, or participate on a computer without having to utilize a phone line.
• Ability to logon and view archived course information up to 7 days after the course has been offered. This includes course documents and streaming video of the lectures.

Online (Archive Access) Course is available for online viewing for a period of 30 days. Participants have the flexibility of watching the course at their own pace and convenience - there is no interaction with the instructor or fellow participants. CEUs and a Certificate of Completion are available. Registration must occur by first day of course and access to course and materials is for 30 days.

Overview of online (archive access):

• Online archive students view an archive of the course  – which includes course documents and streaming video of the lecture.
• This option is for content only – participants are unable to interact with the faculty and class participants. If participants have specific questions or need interaction with the faculty member, they should not register for this option.