The course consists of eight modules.
Module 1: Introduction: Learn about barriers to effective online learning in U.S.-style virtual environments and how a competency-based approach can help overcome these and other barriers
Module 2: Review technology-related competencies
Module 3: Learn how to overcome barriers of language and culture
Module 4: Learn how to communicate ideas effectively
Module 5: Understand the United States academic system
Module 6: Examine the specific competencies and prerequisites required to successfully navigate American professional contexts
Module 7: Conclusion: Learn how to make sense of self-assessments and to plan for the future
Module 8: Find out how you can get U.S. college credit for this course