From the sample set of lesson instructions, you can see that you'll be
working through the course on your own. As long as you're not having any
problems, you'll be completing all course activities with only our instructions
to guide you. Frankly speaking, self-paced courses do require students to be
self-motivated. If you are self motivated, the UniversalClass.com system will
work very nicely. And it's well automated, so you can work when you want to -
twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
When you need help
Though the class is self-paced, you'll be able to get help if and when you
need it. The activities in the course will really make you think - especially
the programming assignments. So if you have questions, be sure to contact Mike
Lynch by phone or email with your questions. If you don't do well on a test or
programming assignment (remember, these activities are graded), Mike will be
contacting you to offer assistance.
How we grade
Students will be graded on all tests and programming assignments (practice
exercises are not graded). Tests are graded automatically and results are shown
immediately (on-line after you take the test). Programming assignments must be
turned in for grading. Grades for programming assignments will be posted within
a reasonable amount of time (usually within a few days). We use a pass/fail
approach to grading. A 70% score is required for a passing grade for each test
and programming assignment. A passing grade for the entire course will qualify
the student for a successful completion certificate and a letter of
recommendation (You must enroll at the "certificate option" price to
receive a certificate of completion.)
What if I fail a test or programming assignment?
Don't worry. Your grades will always be based upon how you are
currently doing. If you have failed a test or programming assignment,
Mike will provide specific suggestions for how you can improve your knowledge
and/or provide additional explanations to help you understand. If he's given
you more learning activities to do, it will be up to you to complete them. Once
you're ready, you'll be able to re-take the test or re-do the programming
activity. Grades will always be based only on your most recent results. Unless
you give up, you won't fail these classes!
How long do I have to complete the course?
Since the course is self-paced, you can pretty much take as long as you need
- as long as you're working on a regular basis. One of our course requirements
is that you check in at least twice per week. While I'm pretty flexible in this
regard, if you go over thirty days without any course activity, I'll assume
you're dropping the course and contact you to see if you're going to continue.
Upon successful completion...
When you complete the class, and as long as your grade average is above 70%,
you'll be eligible for a certificate of completion. This document looks great
in a resume, and will testify to your accomplishment for perspective employers.
(You must enroll at the "certificate option" price to receive a
certificate of completion.)
Other important information about our on-line courses:
Free phone & email support - Our assistance continues long after
our courses. Have a problem with a technique shown in class? Can’t
remember how to do something? Just want to talk more about your specific
application/s? Help is just a phone call or email away!
Our newsletter - You get free access to our technical newsletter,
The Optional Stop, which is
filled with tips and hints for CNC users!
Questions? We’ve tried to include enough information in this web
page to help you decide to enroll in a course. But if you have questions
related to any aspect of our courses, feel free to
email us or call us at 847-639-8847.
