SPIE online courses are versions of our live courses designed to fit your schedule. Get access to the same experts in industry and academia, but learn at a time and place that works for you.
Courses are on demand and include immediate access, supplemental resources, access for one year, and digital certificates. Discounts are available for groups of five or more.
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Very good experience and learning setup. Good size for modules and good presentation. Just complicated enough to challenge but not overwhelm.
Really enjoyed the online format. I was able to take the course in chunks as time allowed and I had the energy and brain power to concentrate.
I had an interest in learning remote sensing and knew that SPIE was a good resource to look into.
The online format has been very convenient, and I am happy that I was able to take this course at my own pace.
SPIE online courses are hosted on an open-source Learning Management System called Moodle, for a premium online learning experience. Courses are based on a single-user license, are asynchronous, and on demand, with access for one year from purchase.
Go to onlinecourses.spie.org and login using your SPIE username and password. Your course(s) will be listed under My Courses.
The content of most SPIE online courses is very similar to the content presented at events, consisting of the instructor's slideshow presentation. Each module has clearly stated learning outcomes and includes a quiz to measure your mastery of the material presented.
See the list of online courses above.
Our catalog of courses is constantly growing. If there are particular courses you would like to see offered in the online format, please send your suggestions to courses@spie.org.
Course duration varies depending on the course and how many times you watch the videos for each module. Courses are based on live presentations of half-day (4 hours), full day (8 hours), or two day (16 hours) duration. The modules that make up courses are typically 30-60 minutes each.
Once you purchase an online course using the SPIE shopping cart, you will receive an email with a link to access your course.
If you purchased your course by invoice, this requires manual registration, which may take up to 48 hours. You will receive an email once you are registered. If you do not receive your registration email, contact courses@spie.org.
You will have one year of access to the course from the purchase date. Even after you have completed the course, you can still access the content and refresh your knowledge for up to one year after the purchase date.
Online courses operate under a single-user agreement and may not be shared with other parties. Each student must purchase their own registration. If your company is interested in purchasing multiple seats, discounts may be available. Please contact courses@spie.org for more information.
Yes, SPIE awards digital badges and certificates upon completion of an SPIE online course. To receive these digital credentials, you must:
After successful completion, a certificate will be emailed to you. More information about digital credentials can be found at SPIE Digital Certificates.
Many of our online courses are transcribed. To see which courses include transcriptions see the individual course descriptions.
Any problems or additional questions should be sent to courses@spie.org.
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