Learners must achieve a score of at least 50% on a DEDP Proctored Exam to pass the proctored exam.
Please note, to earn the MicroMasters Course Certificate for a DEDP course, a learner must earn an Overall Course Score of 50% or higher to earn a certificate. It is possible to pass the course and earn your certificate without earning 50% or higher on the proctored exam specifically. Continue reading for more details.
For each DEDP Course Session:
- The Cumulative Course Score comprises the score earned across all the coursework (including assignments and finger exercises) and the Comprehensive Review.
- The Proctored Exam Score comprises solely the score earned for the Proctored Exam.
- The Overall Course Score is a weighted average of both the Cumulative Course Score and the Proctored Exam Score.
- The Cumulative Course Score is worth 30% of the Overall Course Score
- The Proctored Exam Score is worth 70% of the Overall Course Score
The passing criteria for a DEDP course is an Overall Course Score of 50% or higher.
Fall 2022 DEDP Program Changes
The criteria for earning a DEDP Course Certificate was altered as part of the Fall 2022 Changes to the DEDP program. For more information about these changes, please refer to this FAQ article.