Purdue University Global launches free course on remote work WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University Global on Monday (April 19) launched a free course on remote work. The course is available to anyone as a public service. The five-module, self-paced course is designed to be completed in five to seven hours. It will provide organizational employees and leaders with the knowledge and resources to effectively contribute in remote work contexts. Specific topics will include: Best practices for the individual remote worker. Strategies for connecting and communicating with a remote workforce. Tools and resources to support remote work. Legal issues associated with remote work.