2026 Dates
|
Start Date |
End Date |
Application Deadline |
Workshop Days |
Workshop Times |
| October 5 | November 4 | September 30, 2026 | October 8, 15, 22 & 29 | 3 p.m. or 8 p.m. ET |
| November 2 | December 2 | October 28, 2026 | November 4, 11, 18 & 25 (Wednesday Workshops) | 3 p.m. or 8 p.m. ET |
Each course takes on average between 6-8 hours of work per week, which includes the 1 hour virtual interactive workshop.
Course Schedule
Interactive Workshop #1 Introduction to the Rural Online Initiative Cohort introductions Educational tool training (Slack, Canvas, and Zoom)
Online Learning #1
Module 1: Work Day
Module 2: Communication
Module 3: Workflow
Interactive Workshop #2
Review content from Modules 1-3
Discuss and apply content from Modules 1-3
Online Learning #2
Module 4: Productivity & Time Management
Module 5: Teamwork
Module 6: Compliance
Interactive Workshop #3
Review content from Modules 4-6
Discuss and apply content from Modules 4-6
Online Learning #3
Module 7: Critical Thinking
Module 8: Virtual Careers
Module 9: Remote Job Development
Interactive Workshop #4 Review content from Modules 7-9 Discuss and apply content from Modules 7-9 Overview of remaining phases of the ROI program
Certification Requirements
- Complete all of the modules, including any assignments contained within each module.
- Pass each assessment with a minimum score of 80 percent.
- Attend four interactive workshops.
