Online Format

• You should expect to allocate approximately 1 to 1.5 hours per day but you don’t need to log on at a specific time
• Courses are activated in Avenue to Learn 3 days prior to the course start date. Once your course is active you will see the course details, including a complete course syllabus

Considerations for taking an Online course

• You are good at keeping yourself on task to complete modules
• You are comfortable asking for clarification when needed and expressing yourself in written form through email or a discussion board
• You can read the textbook (and the assignments) on your own and understand the concepts.
• You can work independently
• You have a quiet place to complete your work
• You are comfortable using technology
• You have access to WI-FI/internet access, mobile device/laptop, microphone, and headphones and/or speakers

Platform

SIMnet is an online training and assessment platform for Microsoft Office. This virtual environment provides you with: 

• Unit pre-tests to identify your skills gaps, so you learn only the skills you need
  
• Video-guided walk through of each Excel skill to show you how to do it and allows you to practice
• Unlimited practice with real-life business cases
• Access to the SIMNet platform for life