This 30- hour course is completely online, and most students complete it within 8 weeks. As a result of this training students will be able to describe various types of relationships including friendships, family and romantic relationships, explain the influence intimacy has on culture, individual differences, experiences, and relationships, explain how personality, self-concept, attraction, expectations and communication styles impact personal relationships, and describe the formative influences on intimacy including attachment, family relationships and cultural messages.