Frequently Asked Questions

No. While many of the noncredit courses we offer are led by UAB faculty, they are separate from UAB’s academic courses and do not count for academic credit at UAB. You do not need to apply and be accepted to the University in order to take our courses; you simply register and start learning!

Learners taking noncredit courses are not eligible for UAB-sponsored scholarships or federal financial aid. However, some organizations will allow employees to use professional development funds for courses that relate to their careers; please check with your employer. Additionally, some courses that offer continuing education units for maintaining professional licenses are offered free of charge.

Our registration system is easy to use. Simply add the course or courses to your cart and check out through the system. Please note that our system only accepts payment via credit card. If you are purchasing spots for a company and need special payment accommodations, please contact our office.

Note: UAB employees paying with departmental professional development funds should This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before registering.

Not at this time.

UAB tuition benefits cannot be used for noncredit courses. However, some departments may allow professional development funds to be used for courses directly related to your work. UAB employees paying with their departmental professional development funds should This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before registering.

Additionally, some courses may offer discounts for UAB employees. See the course description for details.

Once you’re registered, log into Canvas to access your course materials.

Because you will not receive academic credit for your course, UAB will not provide an official transcript. However, you can log in to Catalog to print a record of your completed courses.

Instructions

In Canvas Catalog you can view, download, or print a PDF with information on your completed, in- progress, and incomplete courses.

1. Log into the Catalog opens a new website. Use the same email address you used to register for your courses. If you didn’t set up a password through the email your received after registration, create your password now.
2. Once logged in, click on your name, select Student Dashboard, and click the blue PDF Transcript button.
3. The transcript will open in a new tab, and you can print or download from there.

1. Log in to Parchment opens a new website . If you need to create your Parchment account, go here. Use the same email address that was used to award your badge/certificate.
2. Once logged in, you’ll see all your badges and certificates listed in your Backpack. Click on the one you want to view.
3. Use the options at the top right to download, print, share, and make public your success!

Because our courses do not confer academic credit, they cannot be applied toward a UAB degree.

Unless explicitly noted in the course description, all books or supplies are included in your registration fee. For many of our courses, all content is online—no book required!

Registering for noncredit courses does not grant you access to UAB facilities. Learn more about community member library access opens a new website .

The UAB Campus Recreation Center is not open to the general public.

In-person courses may be offered in a variety of locations both on and off campus. Your course instructor will provide you with location information, including parking instructions.

New courses are being added all the time! Browse courses opens a new website or sign up to receive information on upcoming courses.

Failure to attend or complete a noncredit course does not constitute withdrawal. To withdraw, you must This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If the withdrawal request is made at least three working days prior to the course start date, a complete refund will be made. Refunds will not be made available after this time. Please note that we do not offer refunds for self-guided, online courses.

Some courses may have alternate withdrawal and refund policies. If so, these policies will be explicitly stated in the course description.

Courses are subject to cancellation if there is insufficient enrollment. In the event a course is cancelled, you will have the option of applying the fees paid to another course or receiving a complete refund.