A synchronous (live online) offering is usually segmented into multiple 3.5 to 4.5 hour sessions. Schedules may vary by offering type, including continuing education, qualifying education, designation education. Holidays might also impact the timeline. Always check your particular offering schedule when you register.
EXAMPLES:
Designation education (DE)
- To accommodate students across the United States, class begins at 10:00 AM Central. Each class runs for four (4) hours each day with at least two breaks during that time. The program runs for eight (8) half-days over two weeks as follows (Central time zone):
Monday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(No class on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday)
Monday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Continuing education (CE)
- Class begins at 10:00AM Central. The program runs for four (4) hours with at least two breaks during that time. The program runs for one (1) day.