Getting Started

Online-PDH Course Guide

Getting Started at Online-PDH

First-Time Customers

To Set Up a New User Account

Step 1

Create Your Free Account

If you are a new customer, create your Online-PDH user account before purchasing. Purchasing a course or Unlimited Plan does not automatically create an account for you.

Select Log in in the upper-right corner of the homepage. On the login page, scroll to the lower section and select Create new account. You may also use the button below.

Create New Account Complete this step only if you do not already have an Online-PDH account.

Step 2

Confirm Your Account and Log In

Open the account-confirmation email sent to the address used during registration. Select the confirmation link in the message to activate your account.

After confirming your account, return to Online-PDH and log in using the username and password you created. You may also use the button below.

Log In to Your Account Check your spam or junk folder if the confirmation email does not appear in your inbox.
Course Instructions

How to Complete a Course

Step 3

Choose and Enroll in a Course

Select Browse Courses in the upper navigation menu and open the course you want to complete. Select the enrollment button on the course page to add the course to your personal dashboard.

After enrolling, you can access the course from your dashboard whenever you are logged in.

Enroll in This Course Example of the enrollment button displayed on a course page.

Step 4

Open the Study Guide

Open or download the PDF study guide from the course page. Review the material at your own pace before taking the final examination.

You may review the course materials before purchasing. Payment is required before a certificate of completion can be generated.

Download the Study Guide Example of the study-guide button displayed on a course page.

Step 5

Take the Final Examination

Complete the final examination and earn a score of 70 percent or higher. You may repeat the examination if another attempt is needed.

After passing, return to the main course page to complete the payment and certificate requirements.

Take the Final Exam You must pass the final examination before receiving your certificate of completion.

Step 6

Purchase Requirement Reminder / View My Courses

If you have not already purchased a plan or single credits, please do so prior to attempting to generate your first certificate of completion.

To see what course titles you have previously enrolled in, Click My Courses below (or the link in the upper navigation bar) to view your enrolled courses.  

My Courses Select a course from your dashboard to continue studying or retrieve its certificate of completion.
Quick Reminder

First-time customers must create and confirm their own user accounts before purchasing. Purchasing a course or Unlimited Plan does not automatically create an Online-PDH account.

Returning customers should log in with their existing username and password to avoid creating a duplicate account.

Last modified: Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 9:07 PM