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 and contact them for 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 registration information.

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 and contact them for 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 an initial 180 days to complete the course. If you need more time, extensions are available.

8. Do I have to buy additional materials?
All materials are included. The cost of materials will be covered by your tuition. GES will ship all materials via UPS ground service upon registration.

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 and contact them for registration information.

o GES also provides a loan opportunity for students. Simply go to www.collegeloanapplication.com to apply for an easier qualifying loan. Click here and contact them for registration information.

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?
In order to take our online courses, you must have access to a computer and the Internet (a normal dial-up connection is fine). You can access the course contents from any web-enabled computer. There are no necessary plug-ins. You do not have to use the same computer to log-in to the course every time. We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

14. Can I use a Mac computer?
Yes, you can use any computer with Internet access.

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. Do you need to know HTML to complete the course?
While not compulsory, students will find the courses easier if they have basic HTML knowledge to begin with. An excellent free HTML tutorial is included within the recommended reading for the courses.

18. Can I use my own web site as a case study during the courses?
Yes. If students are working on a particular site, they can use that site as the basis for their assignment submissions for tutor feedback. If the student does not have a site to work on, a sample site will be provided for assignment purposes.

19. Do you update the lesson materials regularly? How can I access this?
Yes, our lesson materials are updated regularly to reflect changes to search engine algorithms, webmaster guidelines and industry events such as search engine mergers and takeovers.

Students are notified via broadcast email whenever a lesson is updated so they can download the latest version. Lesson updates are also posted in the student lounge area.



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FAQs

    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 and contact them for 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 registration information.

    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 and contact them for 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 an initial 180 days to complete the course. If you need more time, extensions are available.

    8. Do I have to buy additional materials?
    All materials are included. The cost of materials will be covered by your tuition. GES will ship all materials via UPS ground service upon registration.

    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 and contact them for registration information.

    o GES also provides a loan opportunity for students. Simply go to www.collegeloanapplication.com to apply for an easier qualifying loan. Click here and contact them for registration information.

    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?
    In order to take our online courses, you must have access to a computer and the Internet (a normal dial-up connection is fine). You can access the course contents from any web-enabled computer. There are no necessary plug-ins. You do not have to use the same computer to log-in to the course every time. We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

    14. Can I use a Mac computer?
    Yes, you can use any computer with Internet access.

    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. Do you need to know HTML to complete the course?
    While not compulsory, students will find the courses easier if they have basic HTML knowledge to begin with. An excellent free HTML tutorial is included within the recommended reading for the courses.

    18. Can I use my own web site as a case study during the courses?
    Yes. If students are working on a particular site, they can use that site as the basis for their assignment submissions for tutor feedback. If the student does not have a site to work on, a sample site will be provided for assignment purposes.

    19. Do you update the lesson materials regularly? How can I access this?
    Yes, our lesson materials are updated regularly to reflect changes to search engine algorithms, webmaster guidelines and industry events such as search engine mergers and takeovers.

    Students are notified via broadcast email whenever a lesson is updated so they can download the latest version. Lesson updates are also posted in the student lounge area.



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