LPS Online Learning courses, like all Penn courses, are academically rigorous. The time you spend each week varies according to the course syllabus, but a good approximation is to plan on spending 2 to 4 hours per week online participating in "synchronous" activities such as live lectures and chat, and 2 to 4 hours in "asynchronous" or "on demand" activities such as threaded discussions and pre-recorded video or slide shows. Budget an additional 3+ hours per week for individual study, textbook reading, problem-solving or writing, and meeting various course requirements. Be aware that extra time may be necessary when studying for exams or writing a term paper.