Study.com courses are self-paced, and many students finish a course in a few days. Your timeline depends on how much time you can study each day and the number of assignments/exams in the course.


Typical pacing

  • Focused pace: 2–7 days if you study several hours per day.

  • Part-time pace: 1–3 weeks if you study a few hours across the week.

What speeds things up

  • Open-book, non-proctored exams with quick grading.

  • Clear assignment guidelines and the ability to resubmit if needed.

  • Efficient study tools (short video lessons, efficient chapter tests).

Membership options

  • With College Saver or College Starter, you can take unlimited courses, so you can move through requirements back-to-back.

  • Study.com offers the most online courses for transfer credit, including general education and many major requirements.