Students may choose their grading option at the time of registration. The course materials are updated frequently and are based on the latest versions of software. Students can utilize the same text for beginning through advanced courses saving them the expense of buying numerous texts. Students receive individual assistance as needed while proceeding at their own pace. Besides the required one hour orientation, instructors spend an additional three to five hours per week in the Software Training Center to assist students and answer questions regarding grading, policies, or other courses.
Instructors provide feedback to all students on their progress throughout the course work.
Both offer the same basic objectives. Students who may not be able to attend a computer science weekend course may find that same course in the Software Training Center listing and complete the requirement in that manner. The CS and OA computer courses cover the same objectives utilizing a different instructional delivery method.