For many of you, this is your first experience with an online course. Online courses provide a different way to study and place different skills for students. You will find that, as an online learner, self-motivation and discipline are paramount. This means that you are completely responsible for establishing and maintaining a regular study system. In addition, some students anticipate that online courses will be easier than face-to-face courses.  My experience with the online study is that getting started and keeping on the schedule are most important to successful completion.