A. A significant benefit for many distance learning or non-traditional education students is flexibility. Such programs enable students to take classes or work on a degree without sacrificing job or family commitments. They also can benefit those who need timely training or who would learn better without the rigid structure of a traditional program.
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How do I enroll?
Go to the catalog database, select the course or program that you want and click on the Enroll link. We have our program set up to offer either open enroll (start immediately) or fixed start and end dates. Choice is yours.
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Where can I find about my facilitator?
Look at the individual program descriptions and information and you'll find the biodata of your facilitator there.
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Do I need to buy any extra books or supplies?
A. This depends on what course or workshop you are taking. See individual program descriptions for learning supplies and system requirements. Most of the courses contain enough resources and you are not likely to need anything extra to get started - just a willingness to learn.
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How long will it take to complete my training?
A . Most of our courses are instructor led, helping students engage in a higher-level learning experience. Some courses span 5 and 6 week periods of outcome-based learning and student-to-professor interaction. With a Certificate Program, such as Medical Transcription, the period falls between 8 to 24 months depending on your own individual pace. With many of our programs you set your own pace...complete your training as quickly or as slowly as you like.
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Do I need any previous experience?
Most courses are designed in such a way that even beginners with no experience can get off to a fast start toward an exciting new career. As long as you can read and write, and have average intelligence, you should be able to complete your training without any difficulty.
However, some Certificate Programs and the Degree Studies Degree Programs, will require that you have other prerequisites to enroll. This prerequisite is mentioned in the individual program descriptions wherever applicable. For instance, it's recommended that you be familiar with personal computers before enrolling in some of the Web Page Designer Programs, Search Engine Training, and similar courses.
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When DO CLASSES START?
A. Enroll now and start immediately! Because you're in a "class of one," - class is in session whenever you're ready to learn.
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I have been out of school for a long time. Will I have trouble?
A. You shouldn't. Education Direct training is unlike attending classes at other schools. You proceed at your own individual pace, learning at the most comfortable speed. Lessons are easy to understand, and contain plenty of pictures and diagrams to illustrate important points.
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How do your instructors interact with you?
Instructors use e-mail, chatrooms and forums for their discussions. In rare cases phone calls. Platforms for delivery include Blackboard, e-College and web-based instructional websites created by the instructor.
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Some of your courses are priced just right and others tend to be a little more expensive. Why is that?
We recognize that students need to have interaction with a live instructor, someone they can talk to and interact with. Not all vendor-related programs offer this kind of an option and thus they can charge very little for their courses. We hire faculty from top universities , colleges and industry professionals to teach at our workshops.
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Where can I look to see if I can get some sort of financial aid or loan for school?
A. We have a collection of links that will point you to resources that should be helpful. Plus, don't forget to check with your employer (if you work) as tuition costs are often reimbursable.
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What is a Continuing Education Unit? (CEU)
The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) represents continued learning and is a nationally recognized unit of measurement for non-credit continuing education. CEUs are not transferable college credits. One CEU is defined as 10 contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education program taken under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction. Eighty percent attendance of total instructional hours and satisfactory course progress is required for a CEU credit.
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What are Contact Hours?
On average, Contact Hours are as follows:
Self-Directed (.5 hours); Instructor-Led (2 week course=8 hours;4 week
course=16 hours; 6 week course=24 hours); Certificate Courses range between
80-180 contact hours (ask for specifics).
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