Accessing and Using this Course - Frequently Asked Questions
What benefits does taking a course online offer?
Many learners find the convenience of taking an online course to be the greatest benefit of all. All interaction takes place through the Internet, so there are no live classes to attend. Additionally, this online course is asynchronous, which means there are no scheduled course meetings, so participants can work whenever it's convenient for them.
Are there any drawbacks to taking an online course?
Some people find the lack of face-to-face communication difficult. In addition the online course, materials are available as a book and also small groups. If you are interested in ordering the book or finding a small group course near you, please visit www.financialintegrity.org. There are also discussion forums available as a resource to the course available at the website also. As you progress through the steps the forums are a great way to share your progress and get feedback with others on the same path.
How is this online course organized?
This course is available on the Internet 24/7, and all interactions take place through the website. The Course is organized into nine steps, each with objectives, content, activities, and assignments designed to lead the student to mastery of course objectives.
The course is developed with an overview of the program and nine sections which are divided into steps. At the top of the screen there is a drop down menu that will allow you to navigate through each step and to the accompanying file resources. Within each step, each page features a button to continue to the next page in the section. We suggest you approach the steps in order, but the navigation menu will allow you to go to any section of the course that you wish should you want to review past steps.
Are there scheduled meeting times in this course?
No, the course is completely at your own pace. We suggest some time between each step to integrate the skills learned into your behaviors.
What are the technology & system requirements for this online course?
- Internet Connection: A T1, Cable, or DSL connection is best. A 56k modem will also work, but at a noticeably slower rate
- Browser: Internet Explorer (6.0 or higher), Firefox (2.0 or higher) or Safari (2.0 or higher)
- Operating System: Windows 98, 2000, NT 4.0, XP OR Mac OSX (10.2 and up) or Linux utilizing Firefox
- You may also want to have office software such as Microsoft Excel and Word installed to facilitate some exercises, however, all work can be done with pen and paper.
What skills do I need in order to take this course?
- There are no specific skills required in this online course. It is desirable that you have strong time management and self-discipline skills as well as basic computer skills. In addition, we hope you have a desire to change your relationship with money!
What are the recommended computer skills for this course?
- Navigate the Internet with a web browser.
- Download files.
- Use a word processing program: Optional.
- Use a spreadsheet program: Optional.