Frequently Asked Questions

Pre-CollEDGE courses are online. The content is asynchronous, meaning students can access the course content, such as pre-recorded lectures, reading materials, and assessments, when  convenient for them. There will also be an opportunity to join an optional live virtual lecture as well as visit a Northeastern University campus for a Campus Insider Experience—these activities are optional. 

No, Pre-CollEDGE courses do not give college credit. No letter or number grade is given at the conclusion of the course. 

Rather than a transcript, students who successfully complete the course will be awarded a digital badge. 

A digital badge issued by Northeastern University is a visual micro-credential that shows that you have engaged in skill development at a specified level. A digital badge will be awarded to students who successfully complete the course. 

If they choose, students can enroll in multiple Pre-CollEDGE courses either concurrently or consecutively. 

Students will need a laptop or a tablet and access to high-speed internet.

This course is accessible to a student with no coding background or a student with programming experience in a language other than Python; the content will be all review for a student who has taken 6 months or more of Python coding.

We ensure that voice transcripts are available, alt text is provided for images, and we follow best practices for accessible design to create an inclusive experience for all users. Information regarding the full scope of support services will be outlined within the courses.

The Pre-CollEDGE team can be reached at precollege@northeastern.edu and can assist you with registration, enrollment, and general questions. 

Northeastern Badged courses are delivered through the Canvas/Skillstack platform. Each course syllabus includes guidance on how to contact Canvas/Skillstack support for any technical issues.