The course starts off with beginner knowledge and progresses to more advanced material. A technical background is not required but some familiarity with computers is needed. This does not include optional books. While the course content is all on-line, students may wish to invest in additonal material. The course content is provided on-line in a virtual classroom.
Students read the content at their own pace and time.
They converse with each other through the on-line bulletin board. An on-line instructor monitors the threaded discussions and responds with answers to questions or comments. The course is equal to approximately 30 hours of classroom training.