Course Delivery FormatsTRU Open Learning

Courses are either self-paced (with continuous registration) or paced (with specific start and end dates), and some are in-person.

Self-paced courses

Self-paced courses are online (usually, in a learning management system), with continuous registration and no registration deadline. The maximum completion time is 30 weeks from the registration date. You may complete courses sooner.

Online

Study individually at your own pace with the support from your Open Learning Faculty Member. Typically, course content and some required materials are delivered online in a learning content management system, such as Moodle. You may need to source other materials on your own.

Paced courses

Paced courses are online and have a specific start and end date. Students usually study in a cohort with other online students and there are registration deadlines. Start dates are usually in September, January and May, depending on availability. Completion times vary between 12 and 20 weeks (three to five months).

Online

Work through the course with support from your Open Learning Faculty Member and by collaborating and interacting with classmates online. Typically, course content and most required materials are delivered online. You may need to source other supplemental materials.

In-person courses

In-person courses, excluding practical and clinical placements, typically have specific start and end dates. Registration deadlines apply. Completion times vary between five days and several weeks.

Students in these courses are required to physically attend and study in a lab, clinical/practicum placement, workshop or classroom. Materials may be provided.