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How can I earn a certificate for this course?
First, you need to decide which MicroMasters program the certificate will go towards because the certificates for each of the two MicroMasters program are not interchangeable.
For each of the MicroMasters programs you will need to pass this online course with a final grade of 50% or above. However, each program will then require different final assessments in order to earn a course certificate toward the full MicroMasters credential with details and logistics as follows:
The Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP) Program: If you are interested in pursuing the DEDP MicroMasters credential, you will need to create a MicroMasters in DEDP profile, pay your course fee, pass this online course (50% or above) and pass an additional in-person proctored exam. You will then have fulfilled one class towards the DEDP MicroMasters credential, and will receive a certificate.
The Statistics and Data Science (SDS) Program: If you are interested in pursuing the DS MicroMasters credential, you will need to pass this online course (50% or above), enroll and verify for the assessment course 14.310Fx Data Analysis in Social Sciences-Assessment on edX, and successfully pass the assessment course (60% or above). You will then have fulfilled this component of the SDS MicroMasters credential and will receive a certificate.
When are the exams for either program?
For DEDP: For Summer 2020 the in-person testing session runs from August 27th – September 10th. See future exam dates and more information at the MIT MicroMasters site. Deadline to pay is July 17th.
For SDS: the exam 14.310Fx runs at the end of 14.310x. For Summer 2020, the exam is open August 17 to September 14. Deadline to verify for the exam is August 18th
What if I am interested in both MicroMasters Program?
To earn credit towards BOTH MicroMasters Program, you need to pass this course and pass BOTH final exams.
Who can take this course?
Unfortunately, learners from one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.