"This is my first time taking a class where all the communication is online. I think it’s great, I have the best of all worlds. I can come home after working all day, then after relaxing, I can logon to my friendly P/C and get into my online class and study. And, I have the opportunity to 'chat' with one or more of my fellow classmates."

-Calvin Knox Harrison, Woodland Hills, CA

Learn about online courses from a step-by-step look at how they work.

The thing you're probably asking yourself is, "But what exactly happens in an online course?" You wouldn't be alone. Not only are a lot of people unsure, many have the wrong idea altogether. This section is designed to give you a clearer picture of exactly what goes on in one of our online courses. To understand the nuts and bolts of online learning, just follow these steps:

• Step 1: Set up your virtual learning environment
• Step 2: Participate in online orientation
• Step 3: Navigate quickly and simply through your online sessions
• Step 4: Interact with your instructor and other students
• Step 5: Access course conferences, lectures, and materials
• Step 6: Visit other online communities
• Step 7: Support options
• Step 8: Attend class at your convenience