According to Youtu Education Network, the diploma of Shandong Open University has been recognized by the state. In fact, the Open University is not a new university, but a new university founded on the basis of the original TV University. Shandong Open University is suitable for on-the-job workers, social workers, high school and technical secondary school graduates to upgrade their academic qualifications. The graduation certificate obtained is to be able to take part in professional title evaluation, vocational qualification certificate examination, study abroad and postgraduate entrance examination. Like other adult higher education methods, RTVU belongs to part-time adult continuing education, such as adult college entrance examination and self-study examination.

Shandong Open University belongs to the second degree, which can be promoted to junior college or undergraduate. Supported by modern information technology, the school-running network covers urban and rural areas in a three-dimensional way, paying equal attention to academic education and non-academic education, facing all members of society and without walls. Shandong Open University implements the credit system, and the student status is valid for eight years from the time of admission. According to relevant requirements, the minimum study period for two-year undergraduate and junior college majors is two and a half years. Those who meet the graduation requirements will be awarded the national open university graduation certificate with nationally recognized academic qualifications and registered electronically. Eligible undergraduates can apply for the bachelor's degree certificate of the National Open University according to regulations.