Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing

• When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

  Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

  • The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.

  • The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

• What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

  When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

• Is financial aid available?

  Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

• What does this course cover?

  This course provide information and guidance on the most important indicators of performance of a contact tracing program for managers and developers of contact tracing programs. This course includes tutorials on how to use a tool that projects the probable impact of contact tracing on transmission in communities, and how to strategize about improving the impact.

• How can I enroll for free?

  Visit https://www.coursera.org/promo/covid-19-contact-tracing to learn about how to enroll in this course for free. The promotional price will be applied to your purchase automatically.

  You will need to enroll via a web browser on either a computer or a mobile device and not via the Coursera mobile app to enroll for the course and certificate for free. Unfortunately, the promotional price is not redeemable through the mobile app.

• Do I need a laptop or desktop to complete the course?

  We strongly recommend completing this course on a laptop or a desktop computer rather than a phone as you’ll need to complete worksheets and open the course and the application simultaneously.

• Can I do contact tracing on my own once I pass this course?

  No, contact tracing should only be performed as part of a coordinated initiative led by the appropriate public health authorities.

• Is this course a good place to get medical advice?

  No, this course is not a source of personal medical advice. Please contact your doctor or local healthcare provider if you have questions about your specific symptoms or circumstances.

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