1. How do I register?
Every student must register with a university or college that offers
our courses. GES does not offer courses directly to the public. We work
in partnership with colleges and universities nationwide. You must locate a school and contact them for registration information.
2. How much do the courses cost?
Our partner colleges set the prices for the courses they offer. You must locate a school for cost and registration information.
3. Why do I have to locate a school?
GES does not offer courses directly to the public. We work in
partnership with colleges and universities nationwide. GES is the
content developer for the course, but the schools actually offer the
courses and provide the certificates upon completion.
4. Can I register for courses if I live outside the United States?
Yes you can! The International zip code locator will determine which school is nearest you. Simply click here to choose your country, and select the course you wish to take.
5. Do I ever have go to the school I register with?
Not in most cases. Most of our partner schools offer telephone or
online registration. All of our courses are delivered entirely online,
so you never have to go to a class or travel to the school. Locate a school and contact them for more registration options.
6. What if there is not a school in my area that offers the course I want to take?
You can register with the school that is closest to your zip code (even
if it is far away). Since GES courses are online, you never have to
actually travel to the school. Most schools offer telephone or online
registration. Locate a school for more registration information.
7. How long does it take to complete a course?
All of our courses are self-paced and open enrollment. You can start and finish the course at your own pace. When you register for a course, you are given 90 days (3 months) to complete the course. If you need more time, 3-month extensions are available.
8. Do I have to buy additional materials?
You must have must have Microsoft Outlook 2007 software already installed on your computer before taking the course.
9. Can I get financial aid?
GES courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal
aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards
will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Locate a school for more information on this.
- GES also provides a loan opportunity for students. Simply go to www.collegeloanapplication.com to apply for an easier qualifying loan. Click here for more information on this loan program.
10. What happens when I complete the course?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school you registered with. You must obtain a final passing grade of 70% or greater to be awarded a certificate.
11. Am I guaranteed a job?
GES courses will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We do not provide direct job placement services, but our instructors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Instructors will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the course. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.
12. Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired up with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (via email or phone) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.
13. What do I have to have in order to take an online course, and what are the system requirements?
Technical requirements include but are not limited to having internet access with a 56K modem, but it is highly recommended that you have DSL or High Speed Cable Internet Access; 64 MB system RAM; 200 MB free hard disk space memory or sufficient storage; reliable email account access, CD-ROM/DVD capabilities, and a reliable Internet provider.
You will need the following products already be loaded on the computer in order to take this course: Windows Vista Business edition or Windows XP, Microsoft Outlook 2007, Adobe Acrobat Reader (free version), and Flash Player.
14. Can this course be taken on a Mac?
This program is for PC users only.
15. How can I get more information on the course?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button below). If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the “Ask a question” button below. You may also call us at 1-866-441-5454. We will answer your questions promptly.
16. When can I start the course?
Our courses are all open enrollment. You can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Locate a school for registration information.
17. How am I graded or assessed in the courses/program?
Your grade will be determined based upon the total points earned on quizzes, problem-solving questions, exams, written reports, special projects, and assignments that require reading the text(s), articles, lecture presentations, internet research, and then going online to complete assignments.
18. How will I interact with the teacher?
We have several communication tools available to us. We know how important it is for the teacher to be available to the student. You can use the regular email system, the classroom discussion boards, the chat room, or the telephone to interact with the teacher.
Microsoft Outlook 2007
GES 812 -- 35 hours
FAQs
- GES also provides a loan opportunity for students. Simply go to www.collegeloanapplication.com to apply for an easier qualifying loan. Click here for more information on this loan program.
1. How do I register?
Every student must register with a university or college that offers
our courses. GES does not offer courses directly to the public. We work
in partnership with colleges and universities nationwide. You must locate a school and contact them for registration information.
2. How much do the courses cost?
Our partner colleges set the prices for the courses they offer. You must locate a school for cost and registration information.
3. Why do I have to locate a school?
GES does not offer courses directly to the public. We work in
partnership with colleges and universities nationwide. GES is the
content developer for the course, but the schools actually offer the
courses and provide the certificates upon completion.
4. Can I register for courses if I live outside the United States?
Yes you can! The International zip code locator will determine which school is nearest you. Simply click here to choose your country, and select the course you wish to take.
5. Do I ever have go to the school I register with?
Not in most cases. Most of our partner schools offer telephone or
online registration. All of our courses are delivered entirely online,
so you never have to go to a class or travel to the school. Locate a school and contact them for more registration options.
6. What if there is not a school in my area that offers the course I want to take?
You can register with the school that is closest to your zip code (even
if it is far away). Since GES courses are online, you never have to
actually travel to the school. Most schools offer telephone or online
registration. Locate a school for more registration information.
7. How long does it take to complete a course?
All of our courses are self-paced and open enrollment. You can start and finish the course at your own pace. When you register for a course, you are given 90 days (3 months) to complete the course. If you need more time, 3-month extensions are available.
8. Do I have to buy additional materials?
You must have must have Microsoft Outlook 2007 software already installed on your computer before taking the course.
9. Can I get financial aid?
GES courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal
aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards
will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Locate a school for more information on this.
10. What happens when I complete the course?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school you registered with. You must obtain a final passing grade of 70% or greater to be awarded a certificate.
11. Am I guaranteed a job?
GES courses will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We do not provide direct job placement services, but our instructors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Instructors will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the course. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.
12. Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired up with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (via email or phone) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.
13. What do I have to have in order to take an online course, and what are the system requirements?
Technical requirements include but are not limited to having internet access with a 56K modem, but it is highly recommended that you have DSL or High Speed Cable Internet Access; 64 MB system RAM; 200 MB free hard disk space memory or sufficient storage; reliable email account access, CD-ROM/DVD capabilities, and a reliable Internet provider.
You will need the following products already be loaded on the computer in order to take this course: Windows Vista Business edition or Windows XP, Microsoft Outlook 2007, Adobe Acrobat Reader (free version), and Flash Player.
14. Can this course be taken on a Mac?
This program is for PC users only.
15. How can I get more information on the course?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button below). If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the “Ask a question” button below. You may also call us at 1-866-441-5454. We will answer your questions promptly.
16. When can I start the course?
Our courses are all open enrollment. You can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Locate a school for registration information.
17. How am I graded or assessed in the courses/program?
Your grade will be determined based upon the total points earned on quizzes, problem-solving questions, exams, written reports, special projects, and assignments that require reading the text(s), articles, lecture presentations, internet research, and then going online to complete assignments.
18. How will I interact with the teacher?
We have several communication tools available to us. We know how important it is for the teacher to be available to the student. You can use the regular email system, the classroom discussion boards, the chat room, or the telephone to interact with the teacher.
