Level 1
- Requires no specific knowledge or skills prior to taking this course
- High-level introduction to a topic with no technical details
- Only applies simple calculations
- Only applies basic functions in common tools
- Technical terms that are introduced are well-defined in the course
Level 2
Meets one or more of the following:
- Touches some depth of a subject and discusses some technical details
- Complete tasks that require multi-step calculation or analysis
- Applies less common functions or uses less common tools
- Creates a simple product to solve a problem or answer business questions
Level 3
Meets one or more of the following:
- Dives deep into certain subjects and explore different aspects of the topic in detailed examples
- Applies intermediate level math or stats concepts to solve problems
- Uses advanced functions of a tool or basic programming language
- Creates a relatively complex final product from scratch”
Level 4
Meets one or more of the following:
- Builds up concepts learned in multiple level 2 or 3 courses
- Applies advanced math or stats concepts to solve problems
- Uses advanced functions, multiple tools, or robust programming language
- The final product applies knowledge and skills from different courses and reflects the complexity of a unique business scenario”
Level 5
Meets two or more of the following:
- Builds up concepts learned in level 2, 3, or 4 courses
- Assumes understanding of advanced math or stat concepts
- Assumes proficiency in advanced tools or a programming language
- The final product is significantly more complex than level 4 products”
Level 5+
Meets two or more of the following:
- Course targets practiced experts in the field (e.g., experienced roles or specialists)
- Assumes a practiced familiarity with concepts learned in 2, 3, or 4 courses
- Assumes experience with best-in-class technical tools
- Final products or skills use expert-level practices or concepts”
