Tech Resource Guides
Instructions, guides and links for tech resources are available below. Please keep an eye on your student email account for important updates that are made to this section!
Are you an incoming student to the College of Podiatric Medicine? Please make sure you have accomplished the following before arriving to orientation!
- Ensure that you can successfully log in to FlashLine with the username and password you received when you were accepted.
- Log in to Canvas and Boxcast with your FlashLine account and familiarize yourself with the environment.
- Log into the Examsoft website with your FlashLine account. Download and install Examplify
- https://www.examsoft.com/ocpm
- Log in with your Kent account to download and install Examplify for use with taking tests.
Other Available Resources and Programs
Endnote (Free web-based version)
Office 365 (Free Office for personal device use)- Adobe Creative Cloud (includes Photoshop, Acrobat, etc.)
- After logging in to the Software Center platform, select the Adobe Creative Cloud license for Personal Computers to purchase.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When can I register for CBA®?
Registrations are accepted during the 15th - 25th days of each month, except December, when registration is open from 12/9 - 12/19 for the January 1st start. Access to CBA® coursework begins on the 1st of the following month.
What is the CBA® registration fee?
The registration fees have been designed so that you have several options. You may take one or two courses to heighten your knowledge in a topic(s) of special interest, one that needs development, or you may take all three (3) courses to become fully certified. The fee for the complete (3-course) program is $1,450. Individual course registration is $500 per course.
What will I receive for completing the program?
Those who successfully complete the CBA® program will be issued a certificate of completion under the banner of Kent State University Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship. This certificate will be signed by the Dean of Ambassador Crawford College, authenticating and verifying the successful completion of the CBA® program.
Does the CBA® certification expire?
A minimum of 20 hours of continuing education each year following the certification is required to retain certification.
Exception: Small Business Development Center (SBDC) directors will determine the number of annual continuing education hours.
Who developed the CBA®?
The CBA® program was developed by and for Small Business Development Center (SBDC) advisors. For over 20 years, the Certified Business Advisor® program has been used by SBDC advisors nationwide, as well as employers of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations that support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
How is the curriculum structured?
The CBA® program offers a concise, yet comprehensive up-to-date curriculum designed for maximum on-the-job performance. The instructors, who are required to have business experience in addition to graduate-level teaching experience, emphasize application as well as theory.
Courses are segmented by discipline, i.e., distinct areas of study, which were produced specifically for small business and entrepreneurship development including Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Accounting/Finance. For more information on learning objectives and specific sessions, please visit the Courses tab.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
All cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing prior to the date on which an individual registrant gains access to the CBA® coursework. Once access has been granted, no cancellations, refunds, or transfer fees will be processed. Substitutions are allowable only if the original registrant has not started the coursework. Requests should be sent to Lifelong Learning using one of the following:
E-mail: lifelonglearning@kent.edu
Mail:
Lifelong Learning
120 N. Lincoln Street
P.O. Box 5190
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242-0001
How are CBA® Courses Graded?
- Each session of each course will be graded through a written assignment or exam (essay or multiple choice). Each course has between seven and nine sessions.
- You must achieve 80% or greater in each of the three courses to complete the CBA® certification.
- If you receive a grade below 70%, a retake exam is necessary and generally must be taken before you are allowed to proceed to the next exam or continue to the next course. This makes it easier for you to learn, understand and retain the concepts being taught, rather than waiting until completion of the course. It is also easier for you to increase your grade this way
NOTE: Each participant will be allowed to retake one session in each course at no charge. If more than one retake is required, the CBA® candidate will need to register again for that course and pay the course registration fee of $500.
Can I 'Test out' of CBA®?
No. CBA® candidates may not test out of any segment of the program.
How long will it take to complete the CBA® Learning Courses?
Each of the three courses should take 20-40 hours to complete. Students should complete the program in 12 months, although an extension of up to an additional 12 months may be granted for extenuating situations.