you could also just call APQS and see if they can give you an outline of the topics covered. They probably have an idea of how much time they spend on the business aspects and how much time on the actual quilting part. You could also watch some of the videos they have done on utube. I wanted to take the classes they offered when I first got my machine. I did the intro class when I first got my machine and then took a couple of classes from the APQS rep where I live. I learned something for each time. It was helpful. I wish they had had an online class when I first got my machine. I never could travel when it was offered.