IHI Open School Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

IHI Open School FAQs

Frequently asked questions and answers about the IHI Open School.

General FAQs

How do I earn the IHI Open School Basic Certificate?
How do I earn the IHI Open School Basic Certificate?

To complete the IHI Open School Basic Certificate Program, you will need to complete the following courses: PS 101-105, QI 101-QI105, PFC 101, TA 101, and L101:

  1. Login at https://education.ihi.org/
  2. Select "Browse Catalog"
  3. Click the Browse by "Open School" Topic Box
  4. Select "Open School Basic Certificate English"
  5. This will bring up all the courses that are required to gain the Open School Basic Certificate.  Select "Enroll" for a course, It does not matter what order you take the courses in.  
  6. Once you click the enroll button, you will automatically be brought to your learning center.  The course should now be listed underneath the "Current" tab of your Learning Center.
  7. Once you have completed the course, navigate back to Browse Catalog by selecting the magnifying glass from the menu on the left. 
  8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 until all 13 courses are completed. Again, the order you complete the course does not matter.

FAQs for Paid Subscription Plans

What can I earn from completing IHI Open School courses?
What can I earn from completing IHI Open School courses?

Paid, full-access subscribers will receive an official certificate that indicates having met the required contact hours and is valid for earning continuing education credits or units from a certifying body or institution of higher education.

FAQs for Free Subscription Plans

What can I earn from completing IHI Open School courses?
What can I earn from completing IHI Open School courses?

Students and residents with a free, limited-access subscription will only be able to claim a certificate of completion at the end of the IHI Open School Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety program. This certificate cannot be used to redeem Continuing Education credits or contact hours.

Need Help or Have Questions?

If you need additional support, please contact us at OpenSchoolSubscribers@ihi.org.

Email