Canadian Automotive Institute at Georgian College

Online Learning

Welcome to On-line Learning at the Canadian Automotive Institute, Georgian College. This flexible delivery method enables students to maintain their jobs, study at home and receive academic credit for courses completed. All courses have a firm start and end date, but study is completed in the virtual classroom at your convenience.

Please email lpower@georgianc.on.ca or call 705-728-1968 ext. 1643 for more details about these Automotive On-line courses.

Automotive Studies – Sales Leadership - Certificate of Achievement

Consider expanding your automotive business knowledge by taking online courses to obtain your Certificate of Achievement in Automotive Studies – Sales Leadership. Offered through the Canadian Automotive Institute at Georgian College. The following online courses may enhance your career opportunities in the automotive industry;

Advertising
Dealership Sales Operations
Automotive Law and Ethics

Principles of Management
Introduction to Marketing
Sales and Customer Relationship Management

For any additional information please contact (705)728-1968 ext. 1643. lpower@georgianc.on.ca

Let’s get started!

First time on-line student

First time online student

If you are a first time student it is important you read this page.

These part-time courses are currently being offered on-line using top-quality industry experts and instructors.

The “virtual” classroom may be your home or office and the classroom hours are yours to choose. The secret to success is time management. Although you do not have defined hours of class each week, make sure to set aside time each week to complete this learning. While there is no interactive assignment, you will have a “by”date for work to be completed. An assignment or test may open on Monday morning at 8:00 AM and you will have until Friday at midnight to complete the task. Instructions for each assignment and work operation will be clearly explained by the instructor prior to the assigned completion date.

Your course web site is presented in printable lessons. There are links in the online course to relevant web sites that also contain printable pages. By printing and organizing content that you think is important, you build a valuable study resource.
Blackboard is the system in which the course is located. It is important that you are able to login and find your way around the system before the course begins.

Check out this page with tipsheets on how to use “Blackboard”, prior to starting your course.

Tests

Many On-line courses have mid-term(s) and a final exam which are to be completed in a classroom. Tests must be written in person in a proctored environment which has been pre-approved by the instructor.

Those that are unable to travel to the Barrie campus during the scheduled test times must contact the instructor within the first two weeks of the beginning of the course to make appropriate arrangements.

Generally, it is suggested that if you reside within a 150 kilometer radius of Barrie that you come to Georgian College. If that is not practicable, you can arrange an alternate “approved” test site.

Where an alternate test site is approved for you to write tests off-campus, it is your responsibility to arrange a proctored test site with an approved institution. A local school or community college would typically be considered an “approved institution”. Normally students are required to show two pieces of identification, including one piece of Photo ID prior to writing the exam.

See “Proctored Form” for more details on exams completed at another location.

Student Responsibilities

Prior to the start of the course you may wish to complete this quick checklist.

Do I have a reliable internet provider?

Did you review all login requirements and passwords?

Are all basic software platforms readily available?

Have you verified all exam requirements, technical support numbers, and instructions for clarification?

Have you set aside time to complete this learning?

The virtual classroom will be different from many of the classes you have previously experienced in that your active participation is critical for learning and succeeding in this class. Clearly, your course grade can be positively influenced by outstanding contribution and negatively impacted by low quality participation levels.

Participation is an important part of on-line learning. Ask questions if you don’t understand and become and stay involved. Complete all assignments and tests by the described due-date. In many ways the virtual classroom is similar to a physical classroom with students involved in discussions and problem solving activities.

Finally the most important part – have fun!

Ensure that you have the following basic minimal technical prerequisites for this online course. Those prerequisites are as follows:

Technical Skill Prerequisites:
- file management (file naming, saving, and retrieving)
- web searching
- word processing
Technical Hardware Prerequisites:
- Internet connection with a 28.8 modem (56k or cable, DLS recommended.)
- Email address
- Pentium 100
- 16 megs of RAM
- Version 4 (or later) web browser – Internet Explorer (recommended)
- 100 megs of free hard drive space
- Printer

Textbooks

While many courses have all the content on-line, some have an associated textbook to be utilized while taking the course. These books serve as an immediate aid to successfully complete any course and also a valuable reference in the future. The Georgian College Bookstore has all necessary textbooks available the semester a course is offered. Once registered for the course you may wish to purchase the textbook immediately yourself or contact our Bookstore on campus. It is recommended the student have a copy of the textbook prior to the start of the course as initial familiarization of the course material is necessary for success in the classroom. Text readings in the first few chapters are normally required in the first week of class.

To order a textbook simply contact the store at 705-728-1968 ext 1202 and arrangements can be made to deliver this textbook to your home or office.

Technical Support

If you need to call for assistance, please have your checklists and printed instructions handy, and be prepared to explain what you have already attempted. The help line phone number is 1-877-890-8477 and identify that you are seeking assistance in Blackboard. The hours of operation for this help line are:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00PM
Friday – 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday – 10:00AM – 5:00 PM

Proctor Information

Download and fill out the Proctor Information Form here.

Please ensure the student has provided two pieces of identification including one piece of photo ID prior to writing the test. Check all instructions provided with the test including time allotment and textbook, electronic devices availability.
It is the student’s responsibility to cover all costs associated with writing this test.

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Frequently Asked Questions.

Do I have to be on-line at certain times of the day or night?

The “virtual” classroom may be your home or office and the classroom hours are yours to choose. The secret to success is time management. Although you do not have defined hours of class each week, make sure to set aside time each week to complete this learning. While there is no interactive assignment, you will have a “by” date for work to be completed. An assignment or test may open on Monday morning at 8:00 AM and you will have until Friday at midnight to complete the task.

Is all testing and work for this course on-line?

Effective September 2008 many On-line courses have a mid-term and final test which is to be completed in a classroom. Tests must be written in person in a proctored environment which has been pre-approved by the instructor.

Does this course have a textbook?

Are textbooks covered in the course fee?

For most courses, students will be required to purchase a textbook. This is an addition to the course fee. During the first week, instructors will inform students which textbooks are needed in the virtual classroom before purchasing any books.

Are these courses a credit toward my diploma or degree if I decide to further my education at Georgian college?

Students who complete On-line courses which make up the Automotive Business Studies Certificate of Achievement will earn Georgian College post secondary credits, which can be used towards the completion of Canadian Automotive Institute’s three year Business Administration Automotive Marketing diploma program.

How do I apply for my Certificate?

Upon successful completion of the required courses, the student completes the Request to Graduate Form and submits it to the Registrar’s office. These forms are available at the Office of the Registrar at any campus.

How do I see my grades?

Final marks can be viewed in the Blackboard Gradebook and on the web. Students will receive instructions on how to access when they register.

What is the refund policy for an On-line course?

A written request must be made to take advantage of the following refund policy: prior to course start date – full refund. Up to three days after the course start date – full refund less a $ 25.00 administration fee. More than three days after the course start date – no refund.

How old do I have to be to register for these courses?

You must be a Secondary School graduate however applicants who are 19 years of age or older by the first day of classes and who lack the academic entrance requirements may be considered for admission as a mature applicant. These applicants will be admitted on probation and will be required to achieve a weighted average of 60 per cent or better after completing six courses.