Frequently Asked Questions

An online course is an electronic transfer of skills and knowledge via the Internet. It can be self-paced or instructor-led. A traditional face-to-face course is in-person and generally lecture-based.

Our online courses take place in a virtual classroom environment through the Internet. The courses are built around a syllabus, completion schedule, assignments, and tests. Some online courses also use textbooks, CDs, and other instructional materials. The instructor uses e-mail and online discussion boards to answer questions and help students through the course. Taking an online course can be more challenging than a classroom course. It takes self-motivation, discipline, and strong study skills. the benefits for many students of an online class out-weigh the challenges:

• access the course 24/7 from any computer via the Internet
• no need to drive to campus to attend class - saving gas and time
• work at your own pace within a pre-set time period as guided by a completion schedule
• instructors/mentors are actively involved in your online learning experience
• affordable tuition
• easy registration

"Credit" courses are more academic in nature and typically structured to fit within a degree program.

Whereas, non-credit or otherwise referred to as "non-academic" courses typically lead to Industry-based Certifications or offer Continuing Education Credits (CEUs).

For more information about CEUs, see the FAQ below entitled "Continuing Education Credits / Continuing Professional Education".

Yes.  Classroom instruction takes place online. Many courses include textbooks, CDs, and hands-on activities. Read the course descriptions, syllabus, and course requirements to determine exactly how a course is taught. For most courses, all that is required to access your online course is:

• Internet access
• An e-mail account
• A web browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox
• It is suggested you review the system requirements for each course as not all are the same.

Students who wish to enroll in a non-academic online career training course must first complete our Enrollment Request Form through Workforce Development.  If you need assistance, contact us at 361-825-5967 Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (CST) or email continuing.ed@tamucc.edu.

Fundamentals have two learning modalities, instructor led and self-paced. These courses offer the same content with two learning styles in mind.

Instructor led courses (ILC's) are for students who prefer a structured learning pace with instructor guidance. Lessons are gated and released biweekly. 

Self-paced tutorials (SPT's) are for students who prefer to learn at their own pace and are comfortable with self-guidance. Students gain access to all course material, quizzes and the final exam at the time of enrollment.

To enroll and pay, click the 'Add to Cart' button and follow the instructions.  Here you will enter your e-mail address and choose a password that will grant you access to the online classroom.

Important: Be sure to type your name exactly as you want it to appear on your certificate as you will not be able to change your first or last name once you complete the enrollment.

You have access to our Student Support services team via the Help link at both the Online Instruction Center and within My Classroom. Questions about accessing the online classroom, changing or resetting your password, correcting your e-mail address, or any other administrative tasks can be answered by completing the Email Help Form or by emailing ed2go.support@cengage.com. Student Support is available Monday through Friday from a.m.-5pm (Pacific), and via phone at 800.701.8755 option 3. Requests will be responded to within 24 business hours.

Self-paced tutorials are for students who prefer to learn at their own pace and are comfortable with self-guidance.  Tutorials can usually be completed in a few hours.  You can gain access to all course material, quizzes and the final exam at the time of enrollment.  

Start anytime | 3 month term | Peer to Peer discussions | No extensions

Payment:  Online Pay, Offline Pay, OAC Enrollment

Self-Paced Tutorial Drop and Extension Policies

• Course-specific requirements and prerequisites can be found within each course requirements.
• Online continuing education courses are open to the community.
• Students do not enroll with Admissions at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Admission requirements are only for students seeking a university degree.

These are blended online learning programs designed to provide you with skills for in-demand occupations with many offering industry certification. 

Key features:

• Self-paced, open enrollment.
• Access to the online classroom is 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.
• Required learning materials are provided within 48 hours of enrollment activation.
• You will have an Admission Counselor and Student Advisor.
• Many programs include textbooks and instructional materials.
• Software requirements are different for each program.
• Use the Time Tracker when time reporting is necessary.
• Most of our programs offer vouchers to complete your national or professional certification exam.
• Upon completing the program with a passing score of 70 or better, students will be issued a certificate of completion (verification of mailing address is necessary)
• Extensions are available upon request for select programs.

Step 1.  Go to our Online Career and Certification Training page

Step 2.  Select a program and review  

Step 3.  When ready to enroll, click "More Information|Enroll Now" 

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All programs are web-based and instructors are experts in their field of study.

For fundamental courses, there is an instructor that will address student questions via message boards, discussion boards or by e-mail. For courses that are self-paced, a content or subject expert will address questions via the same communication methods.

For career training programs, the instructors include some of the most well-known and trusted names in online education, and their dedication to customer service is second to none. You will be paired with an instructor in your field of study.

Extension Policy - Career Training Programs only

If you require additional time to complete your course, you may be granted up to two extensions, each equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the initial duration of access for the enrollment. Extensions shall not exceed the initial duration of access by one hundred and fifty percent (150%). (For example, a 12-month program will have two 3-month extensions available, for a total access period of 18 months.)

Extension requests must be received within two (2) weeks of the original end date or may be purchased up-front. The fees for extensions are determined using the table below.

We strongly encourage our students to complete their Career Training within the designated access term however, we understand some students may need additional time to be successful. Therefore, we consider program extensions on a case-by-case basis.

Certification and certificate are distinct terms. 

A Certificate reflects completion of a training and/or education program and accomplishment of intended learning outcomes. Certificates are issued for life or for a specific time period, and cannot be revoked, which means they do not require ongoing maintenance or renewal. There are no state course or grade requirements necessary to earn a certificate.   

A student successfully working toward his/her Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals is generally eligible to receive a Certificate.  A student who successfully completes a career training program here will receive a certificate showing that they’ve fulfilled all of the requirements of the program to certain standards. 

Note: Many of our career training programs offer exam vouchers to cover the cost to sit for the certification exam. 

Completing a program and earning a certificate may not be enough to guarantee getting a job. Some programs may also require you to earn a certification, which isn’t the same as a certificate of completion.

A Certification reflects attainment of established criteria for proficiency or competency in a profession or occupation, and is granted upon an assessment of an individual’s knowledge, skills, and abilities by authorities in the field, such as such as professional societies and universities, or by private certificate-granting agencies.  Certification is often affiliated with professional associations, trade organizations, or private vendors interested in raising industry standards.  A certification program has ongoing requirements for maintaining proficiency or competency, and can be revoked if ongoing requirements are not met. Certification is evidenced by earning the specified number of continuing education credits (CECs) or continuing education units (CEUs) from approved professional development courses. 

Certificate programs are often created or endorsed by professional associations, but are typically completely independent from membership organizations. Certifications are very common in fields such as aviation, construction, technology, environment, and other industrial sectors, as well as healthcare, business, real estate, and finance. 

No. All of our continuing education courses are non-credit, meaning non-academic. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. Upon successful completion of many of our career training programs , a voucher(s) is also provided for you to take your industry/national certification.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi uses the Parchment delivery network. Online career training courses through World Education are non-academic programs and cannot be delivered through a transcript delivery service at this time. We can email/mail a transcript to the student or an educational institution. Please see our "Policies" section for additional information.

Online courses may us text, image, animation, streaming video, and audio formats. Actual formats used vary depending on the course and the instructor. Read course requirements to determine the software and technical requirements specific to the course.

Yes, we are a Continuing Education Provider for the State of Texas.  We award "continuing education units" (CEU's) for our non-credit courses.  Check with your local licensing board to see which courses qualify.  To receive continuing education (CE) credits, please fill out our Continuing Education Request for Credit online form.  It usually takes 3-4 weeks for processing.

For Texas Teachers, please visit us at http://www.re3data.org/-tpd/. 

What are Continuing Education Units (CEUs)?  Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are a nationally recognized and uniform unit of measure for continuing education and training.  It is the respected method of granting non-degree credit. One CEU is awarded for each 10 contact hours of instruction. One instructional contact hour is typically equal to 0.1 CEU. CEU credits are not accepted to meet degree requirements. Related term: Continuing professional education (CPE) -  continuing education to maintain knowledge and skills.   View our Self-Paced Tutorials, Real Estate and PMI programs for CE credits. 

What are Professional Development Units (PDU's)?  The term Professional Development Units is very often used interchangeably with CEUs; however, the exchange rate of instructional contact hours to PDU varies by organization.  View our Fundamentals Courses for PDU credits. 

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