{"product_id":"optical-manager","title":"Optical Manager","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eMaster the skills you need for a successful career as an optician and obtain the knowledge to effectively manage an optometrist's office.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e322 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES175\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this online course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to become an optician and prepare for the Basic American Board of Opticianry (ABO) exams. This includes the NOCE (National Opticianry Competency Exam) and the CLRE (Contact Lens Registry Exam), required by many states to work as opticians or as a stepping-stone to career advancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn how to read prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses, become familiar with the equipment opticians use, and understand eye anatomy and eye diseases. Additionally, you will learn various office responsibilities within an optometrist's office, including bookkeeping, tracking inventory and sales, maintaining customer records (payments and prescriptions). This course also serves as preparation for the QuickBooks Certified User exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter successfully completing this course, you will possess the knowledge required to pass the American Board of Opticianry (ABO), National Opticianry Certification Exam (NOCE) exam, or Contact Lens Registry Exam (CLRE) to begin a career as an optician and have the skills and knowledge to advance as an optical manager in this popular and exciting medical field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successful completion of the course, you will receive vouchers to sit for the QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) Exam. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e We strongly recommend researching your state's requirements before pursuing a career as an optician. For example, while some states only require a high school diploma or GED and passing score on the ABO exam to fulfill licensing requirements, others have their optician licensing exams. Additionally, some states may require that opticians complete an apprenticeship program or degree program to become licensed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis optician certification training course does not meet state requirements for students intending to work in North Carolina, New York, and South Carolina. The course prepares students to work as Registered Apprentice Opticians in Washington. They are required to submit an application to the state to qualify for that designation. Check the requirements in your state before enrolling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to understand and assign prescriptions to customers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the different corrective eye care solutions available for patients\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster the mathematical formulas that opticians need to know\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to read prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare for the NOCE and CLRE\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn advanced formatting, drawing tools, create and manage tables, and work with column layouts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate, edit, format, and print Microsoft Word documents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to add comments, footnotes and endnotes, and a table of contents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate, modify, and format Excel worksheets, perform calculations, and print Excel workbooks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn to use advanced Excel formulas, work with lists, work with illustrations and charts, and use advanced formatting techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn to work with pivot tables, audit worksheets, work with data tools, protect documents for collaboration with others, and work with macros\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerform fundamental analysis of accounts, financial documents, and reports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerform essential bookkeeping duties and tasks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply basic accounting principles (accrual method, depreciation, and so on) to bookkeeping practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand fundamental accounting concepts and how QuickBooks works to support these concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe qualified to obtain an entry-level position as an optician in a retail or medical setting (note that some states require ABO certification)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe prepared to take the ABO exam, if you have a high school degree or GED\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowledge about ocular anatomy, eye diseases and conditions, frame styling and adjustment, eyewear selection, glasses lens, and contact lens selection, prescriptions, and the equipment and mathematical formulas used in opticianry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain confidence in your ability to use QuickBooks to perform bookkeeping tasks for any company\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse basic, intermediate, and advanced features of QuickBooks Online proficiently\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare for the QBCU Exam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptician Certification Training \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is an Optician?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Parts of the Eye\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimple Math and Algebra Concepts for Opticians\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLight, Prentice's Rule and Abbe Values\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOphthalmic Lens Design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRefractive Errors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Spectacle or Glasses Prescription\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLens Materials and Treatments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffective Power and Compensated Power Calculations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll About Frames\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrame Adjustment Basics and Dispensing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLensometry, Measurement Devices, and Multifocal Lens Considerations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrisms and Decentration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeratometry and Corneal Topography\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLaws, Regulations, and Guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContact Lens Prefitting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOcular Pathology and Systemic Conditions That Affect the Eyes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSlit Lamp Biomicroscopy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoft Contact Lenses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHybrid and Scleral Contact Lenses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContact Lens-Related Conditions and Pathology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Preparing for the NOCE and CLRE Exams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreparing for Your Career\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfessional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Bookkeeping\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccounting Basics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting Started With QuickBooks Online\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Chart of Accounts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCenters and Lists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBank Accounts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecording Expenses and Paying Bills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCredit Cards and Loans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSales Receipts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvoices, Estimates, and Customizing Sales Forms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBillable Expenses and Customer Credits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSales Taxes and Reports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMidterm Exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProduct and Service Items\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging Inventory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging Projects and Sales\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProgress Invoicing, Late Fees, and Bad Debts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePayroll\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFixed Assets and Loans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBusiness Entities and Owner Transactions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBanking Rules, Receipts, and Budgets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdjusting and Reviewing the Books\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStarting a Bookkeeping Business\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYour Career Roadmap: The Job Search and Future Opportunities (Optional Lesson)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunication and Organization (Optional Lesson)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Essentials \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Microsoft Word \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting to Know Word\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTyping and Navigating Word\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFile Management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEditing Text in Word\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with Multiple Documents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eText Formatting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinting Your Documents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing Margins, Tabs, and Page Numbering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParagraph Formatting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWriting \u0026amp; Language Tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSymbols, Special Characters, \u0026amp; Custom Language Tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolishing Up Your Word Documents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinal Exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Microsoft Excel \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting to Know Excel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating a Worksheet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFormatting, Analysis, and Data-Entry Tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelative, Absolute, Mixed, and Circular References\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e3-Dimensional Workbooks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSorting, Subtotaling, and Filtering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCharting Basics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Charting Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntro to Excel's Statistical Functions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinancial Functions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorksheet Automation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLogical Functions and Formatting Tricks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinal Exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntermediate Microsoft Excel \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcel Charts and graphs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore Excel Charts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAutoFilter and Sorting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGoal Seeking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePivotTables\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced PivotTables\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolver\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSparklines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMacros\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Functions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMath\/Trig Functions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVLOOKUP, INDEX, and MATCH Functions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinal Exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e 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Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 10 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuickBooks Online (Free 1-year subscription and practice site included in enrollment.) An additional subscription or software purchase for QuickBooks Online is not required to complete this course. However, please note that this course is only suitable for the QuickBooks Online version.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Office 365, 2021, or 2019 (not included in enrollment). While you can use an older version of Microsoft Office, if you do, there will be some differences between your version and what you see in the course.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following materials will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Optician Certification Training portion of the program:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSystem for Ophthalmic Dispensing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Optician Training Manual\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll About Your Eyes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following eBook will be provided to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online portion of the course:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBookkeeping for Dummies, 2nd Edition \u003c\/em\u003e(eBook)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuickBooks Online software \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eYour enrollment in this course includes a free 1-year full subscription to QuickBooks Online. You will learn how to access and activate this subscription during the course.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no prerequisites to take this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high school diploma or GED is required to take the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) exams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter successfully completing this course, you will have the knowledge needed to pass the ABO and NCLE Basic certification exams, the Opticianry Certification Exam (NOCE), and the Contact Lens Registry Exam (CLRE). While some states only require a high school diploma or GED along with a passing ABO score for licensure, others administer their own state-specific optician licensing exams. In addition, certain states may require completing an apprenticeship or a formal degree program to become licensed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eState Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis program does not meet the educational requirements to apply for professional licensure or certification in the states of North Carolina, New York, and South Carolina. The course prepares students to work as Registered Apprentice Opticians in Washington. They are required to submit an application to the state to qualify for that designation. Please check the requirements in your state before enrolling, as some states require opticians to complete an apprenticeship to obtain a license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach state's licensure or certification authority is responsible for establishing the requirements for professional licensure or certification in its state. Completing this program does not guarantee professional licensure or certification. Eligibility may also depend on factors like work experience, professional examinations, passing a background check, and other criteria. Students are encouraged to contact the appropriate state licensing authority to confirm the requirements for licensure or a certificate in the state where they live, work, or intend to live or work.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Beverly Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Beverly Smith is a Doctor of Optometry and has been in private practice for more than 24 years. She also holds a Master of Business Administration and founded a consulting firm that helps new practitioners start and manage their own eye care practices. Throughout her career, Smith has taught many future opticians, certified paraoptometrics, and fellow optometrists. Her work has been published in the professional journals New O.D. and Women in Optometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWade Lindenberger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWade Lindenberger is a CPA with over 20 years of financial accounting and management experience in public accounting and the private industry. He is currently Director of Finance and Administration for New Children's Museum. Before his current position, he worked as the National Finance and Accounting Service Line Leader for Premier Alliance Group, a national professional services firm. Wade was also Director of the Finance and Accounting service line for the San Diego office of a global, publicly held professional services firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore becoming a consultant, Wade was Divisional Controller for one of the world's leading health and fitness club chains and has been an Internal Audit Manager and Divisional Controller for a Fortune 500 global energy project management company. He began his career with Coopers \u0026amp; Lybrand, a predecessor to PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the \"Big Four\" CPA firms. He has previously served as an instructor at Coopers \u0026amp; Lybrand and the University of California at San Diego for the Extension Course. He is currently an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego School of Business. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Bookkeepers' Advisory Board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, you will be prepared to take the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) Basic certification exams - Opticianry Certification Exam (NOCE) and Contact Lens Registry Exam (CLRE). Upon completion of this course, you'll be prepared to begin a career as an optician. Exam voucher not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will also be prepared for the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) exam and receive a voucher for this exam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an optical manager?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical managers are professionals who oversee the everyday operations of an optometrist's office. You would most likely have a mix of administrative and eye care duties that you would perform every day in this position. For example, you would maintain all the responsibilities of an optician, such as the managerial duties, including hiring and training other office staff, managing inventory, maintaining patient records, processing billing statements and insurance claims, adjusting and repairing eyeglasses, and other similar tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do optical managers earn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to salary.com, optical managers earn an average salary of $23 per hour, equating to $47,840 per year. Additionally, Glassdoor.com uses self-reported salaries of optical managers and reports a nationwide annual average wage of $49,722.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes a good optical manager?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo be a good optical manager, you will need to multitask as your workday will include a mix of management and optician duties. You must have good communication skills and be flexible with the ability to inspire and motivate others. You will be responsible for working with customers and helping resolve any complaints, so you need to remain calm in a potentially stressful situation. You will also need to be objective, detail-oriented, data-minded, and results-driven. Finally, you will need to be dependable and possess the ability to delegate tasks to others on your team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I become an optical manager? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first step to becoming an optical manager is becoming an optician. You'll then need to gain some experience in an optometrist's office before you can advance into an optical manager role.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this course prepare me to become an optician?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy taking this course, you will learn how to read prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses, become familiar with the equipment opticians use, and gain an understanding of eye anatomy and eye diseases. You will also learn various office responsibilities within an optometrist's office, including bookkeeping, tracking inventory and sales, and maintaining customer records (including payments and prescriptions).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing this course, you will be fully prepared to begin a career as an optician and have the skills and knowledge to advance as an optical manager in this popular and exciting medical field.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do opticians make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the median salary for opticians is $38,530, with top professionals in this field making over $60,000 per year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to complete this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive eighteen (18) months to complete the course.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. 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