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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
Professor of Psychology
University of Toronto · Emeritus
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Theologian
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Wesley Huff
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Apologetics Canada
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Questions and Answers
Why is Peterson Academy so inexpensive compared to traditional universities?
By delivering education entirely online with lectures from renowned professors, we eliminate the massive overhead costs of traditional universities, such as physical campuses, administrative bureaucracy, and non-academic amenities. This allows us to keep prices low while prioritizing investments in exceptional instructors and cutting-edge technology that enables high-quality, scalable learning for everyone.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
We offer a full money-back guarantee for 7 days.
What date will my subscription renew annually?
Your subscription will renew annually from the date of purchase.
Can I purchase Peterson Academy enrollment as a gift?
Yes, there is a gifting option available at checkout.
What courses are available?
Currently we have 58+ hours of content with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson that are on a wide range of social science, business, humanities and natural science topics. Each course is 8 hours long and we are adding new courses every month, covering a variety of subject areas from STEM to the arts. Make sure to check out our trailers for an overview of our current courses.
How many Dr. Jordan B. Peterson courses are there?
Dr. Peterson's "Maps of Meaning", "Nietzsche: How to Philosophize with a Hammer", "Personality and Its Transformations", "How to Plan Your Life", "The Sermon on the Mount", "Nietzsche: Further Down the Rabbit Hole" and "The Sacred and the Profane" courses are currently available with one more scheduled for release.
Are these courses accredited?
We are not currently accredited. We are pursuing accreditation in a number of jurisdictions. However, we are not willing to compromise the technical merits, originality or quality of our education to meet the requirements of any ideologically compromised “expert” body.
Is certification offered?
We will be rolling out Peterson Academy Certification in the coming months, which will show course grades and completion. We are collaborating with companies skeptical of the current academic credentialing system so that our students will be given careful consideration upon completing their Peterson Academy studies, in the upcoming months. Test taking and certification is entirely optional.
Is there an age requirement or level of education needed?
Our courses are created with a university-level audience in mind. However, a bright high school student would benefit from our courses, acknowledging that this content is meant for ages 18+, and people with no past education are also invited to attend. Anyone can learn. Each course differs in difficulty but we do have intro courses available for people who have no education in that discipline, as well as more advanced courses, with intro and advanced courses being released monthly.
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You can watch on your computer, phone, tablet, Apple TV, or Roku, and you can AirPlay or Chromecast to your TV. Apps for Samsung and LG TVs are coming soon.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes. The Peterson Academy mobile app is now available for download.
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Swipe up on the lecture in your mobile browser to enable picture-in-picture. Turn off the screen to listen for audio only.
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Courses are available for download on the mobile app.
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Are the courses self-paced or do they follow a schedule?
We do offer an optional guided curriculum—designed to emulate a four year, eight semester university degree program—to help guide the way through our extensive course catalog.
Do I have to take exams or do coursework?
Absolutely not. Quizzes are completely optional, and when we roll out other educational tools like essay writing, that will also be optional. You can easily use the platform to educate yourself, watch videos and socialize without testing.
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If you choose to take the tests and exams, you can record your progress on your profile page. Use that information in the future to further your career, partnership opportunities and creative and entrepreneurial ventures.
