What skills do online learners need?
The skills required for individual online courses varies and students should check with the institution offering a course before registering. However, most courses require a basic level of computer skills, including the ability to: send and receive e-mail; research on the Internet and use online library resources, such as academic journals; write using word processing programs (such as Microsoft Word); and participate in online discussions, such as chat rooms and/or blogs. If more advanced skills are required, they will be listed in the course description. If you are uncertain, we recommended that you discuss the skills required for a course with the institution offering it.
