Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Frequently Asked Questions About Credit-Free Online Courses

Who takes online courses?
Anyone who is looking for short-term, practical-skills training. Additionally, several certification courses are offered as well as professional continuing education for healthcare practitioners and teachers. These online courses are an outstanding alternative for those who cannot take classroom courses or who have transportation issues or limited accessibility. There are no pre-tests, age minimums, or other qualifications to take these courses. ALL coursework and participation is online.

 How long is a typical course?
Most courses are approximately 2 months. A typical course has 12 two-hour modules of which 2 are released each week for 6 weeks. An additional 2 weeks are available to complete an optional final proficiency exam or to complete work in case a student is delayed. Some technical preparation and healthcare certificate programs may be longer than 2 months.

 When can I access my course online?
Once the course starts each month (every third or second Wednesday), you can access the course 24 hours a day and 7 days a week from any computer that fits basic requirements. You have up to 8 weeks to complete your course and you can apply for a 10-day extension if an emergency arises. 

 What support is available for a student?
Each module is set up to be self-guided at one’s own pace. The clarity of each lesson is excellent making them easy to understand. Each of the 12 modules has its own “Discussion Board” where students can post questions and comments and get answers. There is often an “FAQ” or Frequently Asked Questions’ page.  The instructor is active in responding to questions and monitoring the Discussion Boards. In addition, your fellow students may be from anywhere in the United States and/or Canada, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, or any other English-speaking country or territory.    

 How do I get the most out of each course?
To get the most out of any course, we recommend you take all 12 modules, do all of the recommended activities, read any supplemental materials, complete the self-quiz at the end of each module, and complete the final proficiency exam. Each module will take on average approximately 2 hours to complete depending on the student. There are often additional resources or links listed in case a student wishes to explore the topic in greater detail. Access each lesson as soon as you can once it is released to avoid getting behind. 

 Can I receive credit for these courses?
No, all of these courses are credit-free.

 Will I receive a certificate upon course completion?
Yes, if you successfully complete the course by achieving a 75% or better score on the final proficiency exam, you will be able to download a certificate. If you would like an MxCC Certificate of Completion, please contact our office at 860-343-5865 once you have passed the course. 

 Can I earn C.E.U.s?
2.4 C.E.U.s or Continuing Education Units for 24 hours class-time will be awarded upon written request to MxCC’s Continuing Education Office. In addition to passing the final proficiency exam, you must also have passed all of the module’s self-quizzes. These quizzes can be taken multiple times. However, the final proficiency exam can only be taken once.  There are accredited certificate programs for nurses and other healthcare professionals. K-12 teaching professionals may earn professional units by completing specific online courses.