Online Course FAQ

How long is the course?

These courses are 4 weeks long.

What is the time commitment?

Each course requires approximately 4 hours a week. While there are suggestions for how to break up the workload evenly by weeks, you have the flexibility of working at your own pace.

What does the course look like?

The course is meant to be engaging with a combination of reading, video and interactive activities. We also want these courses to have practical application for you, so there are resources such as forms, articles, teaching materials, etc. embedded into all of the courses.

Are there certain times I need to be online?

No. We have students in these courses from all over the world, so there is no specific time you must log in. Some of the classes have online discussion groups, but you can contribute to these at your own convenience.

Are there assignments?

There are short answer and checks for understanding built into each course. Short review “quizzes” allow multiple attempts to get answers correct. Our goal is not to test you and leave you wondering, it is to guide you in an understanding of the concepts!

Is there a certificate at the end of this training?

It depends on the course you take. Any of the courses that are “An Introduction to…” are the first part in a three series track that will culminate in a certificate. The exception to this is A Guide to Welcoming and Embracing Special Needs Families, does give a certificate at the end.