Introduction to Patents Micro-Credential
Estimated Course Completion Time: 4 hours
Course Information
You are invited to take part in a research study that will evaluate the effectiveness of courses focused on patents. The findings will be used to design future courses aimed at federal technology transfer professionals. As part of this study, you will be asked to participate in a micro-credential course on patents and participate in a pre and post survey, as well as a pre and post test on patents. The results of the course completion and responses from the survey will be used to design future courses for technology transfer professionals.
Please refer to the course syllabus for more information.
Please refer to the course syllabus for more information.
Learning Outcomes
- Define the key terms associated with patents.
- Identify the basic components of the patent life cycle.
- Demonstrate knowledge through a case study as well pre and post assessments.
- Describe the different types of patents.
- Recognize the sections of the patent application.
Course Outline
Please follow the course outline in order. As you complete each task, the next activity will open.
- Read Micro-Credential Study Syllabus
- Complete the Pre-Survey
- Attempt the pre-assessment
- Follow along with the Introductions to Patents Course
- Participate in Discussion 1
- Follow along with the Patents 2 Course
- Participate in Discussion 2
- Complete the Post-Assessment
- Complete the Post Survey
- Optional: IP Course Book, Patents Jeopardy, and the Glossary of Terms
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