In this article, authors explored how online program management companies (OPMs) are utilized by institutions in higher education to build programs or expand them into online learning environments. Authors provided an overview of the benefits, disadvantages, and prevalence of OPM usage.

Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:

• Identify what an online program management company (OPM) is, what its characteristics are, and what the benefits and drawbacks are for a university working with an OPM.

Assessment Type
Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.

Articles in This Course

1. Online Program Management Companies: Friend or Foe of Communication Sciences and Disorders Higher Education? By Cara Peters and AnnMarie Knight, published in SIG 10, Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2023