Are You Ready?

Make Sure You’re Set Up for Online Success

Before enrolling in an online course, consider reviewing the Online Student Checklist to better prepare yourself for success!

• Am I self-motivated and can I work independently?
• Can I stick to a schedule of tasks?
• Do I have good reading skills?
• Do I have access to a computer and possess basic computer skills to navigate the Internet?

Online Student Checklist

Minimum computer skills required

• Ability to download and install files from the Internet
• Ability to create, save and upload documents
• Knowledge of navigating the Internet
• Proficient in use of search engines for research
• Ability to send and receive e-mails with attachments
• Able to copy files from a flash drive or the Internet to a specific directory on the hard drive
• Word processing skills such as: how to create files, open files, save files, print files, and edit documents