Retail Management Certificate Learning Style Quiz

The Online Accelerated track is self-paced without the deadlines and structure of the Online Traditional Track. It is designed for students who wish to progress through the courses very quickly and do so at their own pace. This survey is designed to help you decide if the accelerated track fits your needs and learning preference and is right for you.

Please answer each of the questions honestly in order to get an accurate assessment of your fit with the accelerated track. This is not a "graded" item but rather a survey to help you be more successful in your education.

This program allows you to move through courses as fast as you wish and shorten time to graduation. Do you have a strong desire to finish your degree/certificate as quickly as possible? *

Yes. I have a strong desire to complete my degree/certificate as quickly as possible. I like the ability to move through courses faster, but I’m not in a big hurry to complete my degree/certificate. No. I want to take my time; accelerating through courses is not my goal.

The online accelerated track sets higher expectations for your learning. You will be expected to pass all required courses with a grade of B (GPA of 3.0) or above to demonstrate mastery of knowledge and skills. Are you comfortable meeting this expectation? *

Yes. I’m comfortable with having to pass all required courses with a grade of B or above. I want to earn a high GPA. I’m not sure but I’d like to push myself to meet this expectation. No. I’m content with passing some courses with a grade of C. Earning a high GPA is not important to me.

This track requires students to be highly motivated and self-driven as you'll work without prescribed deadlines from an instructor. Are you highly motivated and self-driven? *

Yes. I am highly self-driven and motivated; I am disciplined enough to work on my own without prescribed deadlines. I am somewhat self-driven and motivated; I can adapt to working without prescribed deadlines. No. I require external motivation and prescribed deadlines to keep me on track for schoolwork.

Are you an independent learner, comfortable with spending a good deal of time reading and working with course material by yourself? *

Yes. I am an independent learner; I have no problem reading materials, writing papers and completing projects on my own at an accelerated pace. I find it somewhat difficult to do a lot of reading and assignments on my own, but I could get used to it. No. I am not comfortable with an accelerated, independent pace; I would require more instructor/peer interaction

The accelerated track requires students to manage their time well since there are few deadlines and little structure. The flexible, self-paced nature requires strong time management skills in order to master competencies. Do you have good time management skills? *

Yes. I have strong time management skills. I'm willing to set my own pace and schedule. I don't need deadlines in order to get work done. My time management skills need work. I attempt to manage my time well, but often get sidetracked. Without a set structure, my time management skills fall short. I would not do well with setting my own pace and schedule.

What is your preferred method for learning? *

Tell me what I need to learn and I'm self-directed enough to learn it; I need to be able to move on instead of waiting for the next term or for others to "catch up." I need to be told what I need to learn and I need to have prescribed dates and deadlines for assignments and tests.

Do you have existing knowledge (previous college work, on-the-job training/experience, certifications etc.) that might help you accelerate quicker this program? *

I have both college credit and work experience. I have previous college credit. I have work experience. I am new to this field.

Because of the flexible, self-paced nature of the courses, the accelerated track does not have typical instructor interaction, but instructors are available if students are having difficulties with the content. How comfortable would you be reaching out and asking for help if you didn't understand something? *

I would have no problem reaching out right away if I didn't know or understand something. I would tend to think I should be able to do it on my own; I would be somewhat shy to reach out. I would not be likely to reach out and ask for help. I would be very embarrassed about admitting that I don't understand something.

If you already have a "full-time" life with a job, family obligations, and/or other commitments, choosing the accelerated track may require some significant adjustments to your schedule. What are your current work and life obligations (family, second job, extreme hours at current job, elderly or sick parents/relatives)? *

Other than my job, I have very few other daily obligations. Other than my job, I have one or two major obligations. Along with my job, I have three or more major life obligations.

How did you score? If you received a score of 45 or above, the 7-week Accelerated Track may be right for you.

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