{"id":1557,"date":"2020-04-02T18:20:42","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T22:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/passit.ca\/real-estate-pulse\/?p=1557"},"modified":"2021-06-29T16:57:24","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T20:57:24","slug":"covid-19-humber-course-3-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/passit.ca\/real-estate-pulse\/covid-19-humber-course-3-update\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 & Humber Course 3 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Over the past few weeks, the outbreak of COVID-19 has caused unprecedented change to the way we all live and work. Many have been caught in a transitional time while preparing for a new real estate career. This post is intended to give some helpful updates and suggestions to assist with exam delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Haven’t I Received An Update Regarding Passit for Humber Course 3?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Due to COVID-19, we\u2019ve paused all email announcements, except those that are automatically generated by our forum or blog to those who have followed a topic or engaged with a post. Given the seriousness of COVID-19, we don\u2019t feel it\u2019s an appropriate time for non-essential emails or product promotion. Like many, we are in an uncertain time as we wait to see how Humber and OREA will be handling exams in the near future. We continue to support all of our team and services through the shutdowns, so that students who want to study through the delays have that option. For those that have been patiently waiting and want to start studying today, the Passit Guide for Humber Course 3 is now available<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should I Activate Today or Wait?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We know some people will want to study through the delay and others will pause studying until exams resume. The 8-week timeframe for the Passit Humber Course 3 guide (if activated today, April 2) would provide unlimited access to May 28th. Paid extension and renewal options are available should you need more time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the uncertainty relating to postponed exams, we are recommending that students concerned about the extra costs relating to extensions\/renewals should delay<\/em> the activation of new guides until there\u2019s some clarity relating to exam scheduling. Our guides are perfect for students who want reliable, helpful study tools leading up to exams, and we always recommend timing guide activation carefully to align with available exam dates. Extra costs relating to an extension\/renewal may be too much for some. For those concerned about the timeframes, the no-risk approach is to continue to use your Humber course materials, and activate Passit once exam schedules are known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Humber and OREA are considering alternate exam proctoring options, so we are hopeful there will be clearer answers soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is It Taking So Long For Humber and OREA to Ramp Up Virtual Proctoring?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ontario real estate exams have never<\/em> been offered virtually. Both Humber and OREA are investigating virtual proctoring, and delivering that alternative may take longer than you anticipate. Key considerations are identification, security and ensuring there is no risk of compromising the system in any way. The wait time is frustrating, but careful setup of online proctoring is key to maintaining the integrity of real estate education, which leads to salesperson registration under provincial legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Should I Do In The Meantime?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the toughest challenges for most is how to be productive in the gap that has held up your progress. Here’s our top tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n