Literally, as soon as you register. Facilitator's provide extensive feedback on each assignment. Whenever you are ready. It's basically self-paced. You are neither held back or forced to go faster than you wish.
Workshops usually span about five-six weeks.
These are CEU credits. There is no software to be installed. You do need to be able to send files in MSWord or WordPerfect or as an RTF file. Contact can be through email, instant message, or chat room. Students also have access to phone number in case they would like to speak to someone in person.