Are you considering enrolling in a CRS eLearning course? If you are, the questions here will help determine if our courses, Creating Value for Your Clients and Putting Technology to Work for Your Clients, might be right for you.

Directions: Answer the questions listed here and click Submit at the bottom to instantly get your analysis.

Technology Requirements

What type of Internet access will you have at the location you plan to take the online course?
No access to the Internet
Dial-up / modem Internet Access
High-Speed Internet Access

Which of the following best describes the primary computer you will be using for the online course?
A computer purchased in the last 1 - 2 years
A computer purchased in the last 3 - 4 years
A computer purchased over 4 years ago
I'm unsure what computer I will use

Check all of the following statements that are true for you.
I have a PC (not a MAC computer) available for my use
If I encounter problems, I have more than one computer I can access (e.g. one at work, another one at home) to take the online course.
Internet Explorer browser version 5 or 6 is available on my computer.
Microsoft Office is installed on my computer.
I have a registered email account I access regularly

Technology Comfort Level

Check all of the following tasks you are comfortable performing on your computer.
Open files saved online
Save a file with a new name, file type, or file location
Solve basic computer problems (e.g. computer freezes)
Learn new software programs or applications
Visit a web site if given the URL
Send and receive email messages
Send and receive files through email
Use search engines to find answers and resources
Use message boards, forums, or newsgroups
Use a chat room or instant messaging
Download and install software or a plug-in
Protect my PC from viruses, spyware, hackers

Schedule

Which of the following best describes your daily schedule?
Predictable. I have blocks of time I can devote to taking an online course
Somewhat unpredictable. My schedule changes, but I can accomplish important tasks
  Very unpredictable. My schedule is rarely the same, causing me to miss some commitments

How much time a week could you dedicate to an online course?
Less than 30 minutes
1 - 2 hours
3 - 5 hours
More than 5 hours

Learning Style

Check all of the following statements that are true for you.
I can network with others online
I learn well through reading
I’m a disciplined learner
I can stick to a suggested study plan without an instructor present
I prefer to work alone on assignments instead of in groups
I like hearing verbal explanations or directions instead of reading
I’m more comfortable communicating face-to-face rather than using email
Independent study courses are NOT for me
I often rush to complete projects and need extensions on due dates
A paper reference guide for a course is very important to me