Self-paced courses do not follow a set schedule. Course materials are completely available as soon as the course begins. Assignments and exams do not have start or due dates. The course shows indicators for graded assignments, but not due dates. You can complete assignments and exams at your own pace, as long as you complete all course work before the course ends.
In most self-paced courses, the course team generates certificates on a schedule, such as once a month. The certificate generation schedule varies by course.