FAQ

Vanderbilt currently offers degree programs within the School of Engineering, School of Nursing, and Peabody College. In addition, we offer a number of continuing education options. A listing of all online offerings can be found here.

ODE can provide academic units with infrastructure, expertise and resources needed to launch online and/or hybrid programs. Our team will work with you to identify your specific needs and build a plan tailored to help achieve your goals.
Please use our intake form to notify us of your interest in partnering.

While all new programs must be approved by the Office of the Provost, working with The Office of Digital Education is optional and the decision of the academic unit Dean. If a unit prefers to work with an external partner, ODE can support vendor recommendations and contracting.

The Office of Digital Education is excited to support online learning initiatives across Vanderbilt. After you submit an intake form, our team reviews your specific needs, and schedules a consultation with you to discuss in further detail. Based on our current portfolio and capacity, we will develop a plan on how we can best serve your needs. We hope to partner with you to grow a portfolio of innovative online credentials that will meet the diverse needs of learners, elevate Vanderbilt’s world-class education, and advance the university’s mission.   

As the hub for online learning at Vanderbilt, we are here as thought partners with all new and existing online programs. ODE is creating a community for new adopters and seasoned experts. We encourage you to partner with us where needed. 

ODE provides support at all stages of the program development process. From planning, developing, and launching your endeavor, we are here to help. Visit our Launch an Online Program page for full details on our partnership.

Our office is available to work with you at any stage of the process. Whether you are seeking information about potential areas of interest to explore, or you have formal PCCAP proposal approval, we meet you where you are. Submit an intake form and we will set up a time to discuss your needs. 

Please reach out to us to discuss your program needs, which will inform the proposed financial arrangement between ODE and your academic unit. 

Successfully developing an online program requires significant planning, organization, and time. Programs can expect a 12-18 month process before the first course is delivered. Visit our Launch an Online Program page for details on timelines and approvals. 

With the help and support of our instructional design team, course design usually takes about 12 weeks. The full timeline for a course launch including design, production, and review ranges from 16 – 18 weeks.

ODE offers consultation and production services for Vanderbilt faculty interested in developing high quality media elements for their online courses. If you are launching a program or course with our office, we manage the end-to-end production of your video and media content. Visit our Digital Media Services page for more details. 

No. Our digital media services are designed for faculty course use only. We do encourage instructors to bring teaching assistants and other support staff with them to help facilitate the production process. ODE’s digital media staff will also be on the ground to support you. 

Interested in Coursera content? Vanderbilt faculty have partnered with Coursera to launch a range of academic offerings, which can be found by browsing the Vanderbilt Online catalog. Faculty, staff, and students have access to a library of offerings free of charge.

To enroll and earn credentials for free, be sure to create an account and login using your Vanderbilt email address.

Account verification emails may get stuck in your spam or quarantine folders. If you are still unable to locate your verification email, contact Coursera Support.

Browse Vanderbilt Coursera content.

No, courses offered in Coursera do not result in academic credit.

If you are a current Vanderbilt faculty member, contact the Office of Digital Education.