You begin the OMD program with an online orientation course (OMD 600) that begins two weeks prior to your first academic trimester.

"Online Learning, the Fielding Community, and OMD" is an online seminar that introduces you to the program's practices, learning model, and technology. You learn to use the Fielding system to navigate, post, and complete assignments that consist of tutorials, practical exercises, and dialogue with other students and faculty facilitators. Students usually spend from ten to 45 minutes per day responding to brief assignments, students and faculty online posts. OMD 600 is a required seminar. (noncredit)