This broad-based curriculum is now available to students/employees worldwide via the Internet. Courses teach participants how to assist people with disabilities to take control of their own lives, make their own decisions, and meet the goals they set for themselves. All course requirements can be completed via distance learning formats and practicum experiences completed at the employee's current worksite or a local collaborating entity.

Students may "go to class anytime, anywhere." Some students do all of their course work from home; others have made arrangements to use a computer at their place of employment. Courses are self-paced and based on mastery learning principles. When students meet course deadlines, they have the opportunity to resubmit assignments for a better grade if not satisfied with their personal outcomes. Course activities include online readings, assignments, discussion boards, chat sessions, online exams, and practicum assignments at the student's worksite or a practicum site in the local community.

Training Contracts for Corporations, Non-Profits, State Agencies, Universities, and Public Schools
Organizations or service entities may contract with the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities, A University Center of Excellence on Developmental Disabilities Research, Training, and Service, at Minot State University, for online training packages. Training contracts for undergraduate courses, Certificates of Completion, and Associate degrees produce significant savings (25-50%) over individual student enrollment fees. To inquire about contracts for training a cohort of 15 or more staff online, contact Mary Mercer, Project Director