Orientation to eLearning at Virginia Tech

Is eLearning right for you?

Program Options

Virginia Tech offers eLearning degrees and certificates at the graduate level. Bachelor's degrees are not available. Program courses are delivered online, via interactive videoconferencing, or by a mix of online and videoconferencing components.

To learn more about degree and certificate programs, see the Programs Section. To apply for admissions to a program, visit the Graduate School website.

Course Options

Virginia Tech offers three main types of eLearning courses:

  • Online courses for university credit
    Courses are accessed over the internet and can usually be taken from any computer in the world. Courses are for regular, university credit and take place over a set term (six and 12 weeks for the Summer semester, and 16 weeks for the Fall and Spring semesters). Students need reliable access to email and the internet. Details...


  • Interactive videoconferencing courses for university credit
    Videoconferencing courses are in-classroom courses linked by interactive video to multiple classrooms. Courses are for credit and take place over a set term (six and 12 weeks for the Summer semester, and 16 weeks for the Fall and Spring semesters). Students need to attend scheduled lectures at a connected location. Details...


  • Online training for personal and professional development
    • Non-credit, lifelong learning courses are accessed over the internet and can be taken at any time from any computer. Courses are for personal and professional development and are self-paced (access to materials is for one year). Students need reliable access to the internet. Details...

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