Live Virtual Programs

How are Center for Nonprofit Management live virtual programs delivered?

Our live virtual programs have been purpose-built to deliver a world-class experience comparable to our in-person programs, with class sizes limited to provide a rich and personal learning environment. You’ll engage in real-time interaction with professors and peers online, immerse yourself in small group discussions, and acquire strategies and tools that you can immediately deploy to solve your most pressing challenges.

Do I need to log into live virtual programs at specific times?

Yes, because these programs are live, there are set class times and participants must be able to participate during the specified times each day to receive their certificate of participation at the conclusion of each program.

What is a typical schedule like?

Class sessions for live virtual programs typically last 3-4 hours each day with multiple breaks scheduled.

How do I access my Kellogg program once I’ve registered?

You will receive an email prior to the start of the program for which you have registered with a link to log into the program platform.

Will I receive any readings before the program starts?

Approximately 2 weeks prior to the program start date, you will receive access to a course website. This site will contain pre-reading materials to prepare for your program.

Are scholarships available for live virtual programs?

Yes. Up to 50% scholarships are available for Center for Nonprofit Management live virtual programs. Please check the box on your application that indicates the level of scholarship you are requesting. Our Registrar will confirm your status and your invoice will be adjusted to reflect your scholarship.

When is payment due?

Enrollment is not confirmed until full payment is received. Payment may accompany the registration or an invoice can be sent. Full payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date. If the participant is enrolling within 30 days of the program’s start date, full payment is due immediately.

What types of payment are accepted?

• Check: Checks must be drawn on U.S. banks and payable in U.S. funds to "Northwestern University"
• Wire Transfer: Wire transfers must be accompanied by our bank information available on the invoice or by contacting our registrar at nonprofit@kellogg.northwestern.edu
• Credit Card: We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express for all our programs

Can I pay online?

Yes. Online payment by credit card is allowed at the time of the registration unless the program has admission requirements, special pricing or is at capacity.

What is Kellogg’s cancellation policy?

Once your registration has been confirmed, you may contact your program manager if you have any questions about your registration. Participants must notify the Program Manager five business days in advance of the program start date if they are unable to attend. Otherwise, participants will be charged 20% of the stated program fees.

When canceling a program registration, participants may choose to rollover their payment to a future program or receive a refund. Participants are allowed three rollovers, after the third rollover, participants forfeit the money paid to the Center for Nonprofit Management.

*Refund or rollover must be requested at the time of the program cancellation. Once a program payment has been rolled over, a monetary refund is no longer an option. The participant must continue with the rollover process.

Northwestern University reserves the right to cancel a program at any time for any reason. In the unlikely event of a program cancellation, paid program fees will be refunded.

Do I earn a certificate for live virtual programs?

Yes. Participants receive a certificate of participation at the end of each program when they participate in all program sessions.

Do live virtual programs offer credit toward my Scholars Certificate?

Yes. Center for Nonprofit Management live virtual programs count towards the completion of an Executive Scholar Certificate in Nonprofit Management. You can learn more about the Kellogg Executive Scholars Certificate Program here.

What are the technical requirements and minimum bandwidth needed to participate in Kellogg programs?

• Access to a modern computer (Mac or PC) with a supported operating system installed
• Reliable high-speed internet access via cable, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or another internet connection (The minimum viable connection speed to stream video reliably is 768 kilobits per second (equal to .768 megabits per second). We recommend a connection speed of at least 5 megabits per second for an optimal experience with HD capability
• Reliable Internet Service Provider (ISP)
• An up-to-date version of a reliable Internet browser
• A head set if you are not working in a private space
• Sound card and speakers for watching course videos
• Multimedia plug-ins that allow your browser access online video or interactive features, including Adobe Flash Player
• For viewing documents, Adobe Reader
• Mac users: you may also need the Preview program that comes with OS X for viewing most PDF documents

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari (for Mac users)
• Edge

• Your preferred browser should be set up to allow Javascript and cookies: click here to learn how to enable Javascript
• Java should be installed for full functionality: click here to install Java
• Disable pop-up blockers to view the course site: click here to learn how