Frequently Asked Questions
Contents
General Information
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How long does it take to complete a Learning Unit?
The completion length of a Learning Unit varies between an hour and an hour and a half. We provided an idea of how long the different chapters take by providing an amount (XX min) on the lower right corner of every startpage in each Learning Unit.
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Do I need to complete the Learning Units in a specific order?
No, the choice is completely up to you - although we suggest you start with the first one.
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What background knowledge do I need?
You need little to no background knowledge to go through the Learning Units. Our authors tried to provide as much information as possible in order to make the topics most comprehensible - even for those who have little to no experience with the corresponding topics.
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Where do I get further information on the current Learning Unit?
On the left you will find a menu button. There you can expand a series of tiles which provide information on the topics, the authors, further reading suggestions, references and further information.
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Do I really need to sign up in order to get access to the Learning Units?
No, you do not need to register with our site to gain access to the Learning Units. The registration provided on the frontpage is only relevant to those wanting to obtain one of our certificates. Please acknowledge that we cannot give them away without registration.
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Do I have to pay for anything on this site?
No, you will never need to pay anything. This project is funded by the European Union and therefore completely free of charge. If you get any e-mails in which you are prompted to do so, please ignore the mail and contact us immediately via support@nonproliferation-elearning.eu!
Technical Issues
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Who do I contact if I run into technical difficulties?
If you should come across any technical difficulties, please contact our support via support@nonproliferation-elearning.eu
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Are there any technical restrictions that might keep me from completing the Learning Units?
To be able to fully use (or access) the provided content please make sure that you always use the newest version of your web browser. Although we tried to make the Learning Units as accessible as possible, technology changes quickly. Therefore we cannot guarantee that our content works with all versions of various browsers on every operating system. Please have consideration for that.
Navigation
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How do I navigate through the courses?
Navigation through the courses depends on the type of device you visit our site with. When using mobile devices, you can simply swipe left or right to get to the desired page. If you are stationary on a laptop or a desktop computer you can either use the arrow keys or click the corresponding panels on the top right corner.
A graphic for a better understanding will be provided at the beginning of a Learning Unit.
Legal Issues
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I found material that I would like to use for a seminar, a presentation, or on my website. Who do I contact in this case?
On information about re-using the provided material within the Learning Units, please see our Terms of Use. If you should not find what you are looking for here, please feel free to contact us via support@nonproliferation-elearning.eu.
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Do I get credit points at my University for the completion of the Learning Units?
Unfortunately we cannot provide credit points, for we are not affiliated with any University at the moment.
Certificate
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What do I have to do in order to get one of the two certificates?
To get the Basic Certificate you have to complete the first five Learning Units and answer at least 8 of the 10 questions of the provided exams correctly.
For the Comprehensive Certificate you have to complete the first fifteen Learning Units and answer at least 8 of the 10 questions of the provided exams correctly. Your progress will be saved for you to return to it anytime you want.