Over the years, we have developed a proven and effective online course delivery model. Our delivery model combines self-paced materials and practical hands-on assignments with instructor mentoring via email, audio or text chat and discussion boards. This model delivers consistently high student satisfaction rates, high student completion rates and high student success rates. We also have the capability to develop and deliver quality, self-paced solutions. Our course delivery model features:

Self-Paced Materials
We have developed a structure for presenting self-paced course readings. These readings can contain comprehensive readings, graphics, web links, interactive client or server-based quizzes, learning activities, and Flash tutorials. In some cases, such as memory tasks, we have developed server-based marking quizzes to reduce the need for instructor intervention and standardize the certification process. In most cases, however, we have found that these self-paced readings form the foundation for meaningful learning when coupled with practical hands-on assignments that allow students to practice the skills they are learning and to receive feedback from qualified instructors or mentors.

Mentored Learning Model
In the traditional classroom, most people would agree that instructors are invaluable. In the online delivery of education, we believe instructors take on an even more important role. In fact, we believe the use of mentors are key to increasing satisfaction rates and reducing dropout rates. In our delivery model, instructors are used to:

— Motivate students to complete their online studies
— Guide students through their online learning experience
— Provide students with timely expert advice when they need it
— Provide students with individual feedback on their assignments so that they can improve

This blend of self-paced learning coupled with instructor mentoring represents a "win-win" for both student and instructor. Students can move through the materials at their own pace but receive personalized advice, motivation and feedback when they need it. Instructors are relieved from the drudgery of teaching basic concepts over and over again, but are able to actively participate in more rewarding exchanges between students. From an administrative perspective, this results in:

— Lower development costs
— Lower delivery costs compared to classroom training
— Increased satisfaction rates
— Reduced dropout rates

Validation of Complex Learning Objectives
Using this delivery model enables you to certify both memory-based and judgment-based learning. Memory-based learning's (e.g. facts & figures, names, places) can be marked using automated server-marked technologies, while judgment-based learning (e.g. case studies, subjective topics, analysis, design) can be marked using qualified mentors. As a result, you can be confident that your students are meeting their learning objectives.