Would I be able to start and stop this program to fit my work schedule, or do I need to complete it during specific times and within a certain timeframe?

This course allows you to take up to 1 year to complete. You can read your textbook and watch downloaded lectures while you are gone for months and then take quizzes and section tests when you are back at your internet. We do like you to login regularly, but if you aren't able to do that, just let your instructor know. As long as you have everything finished in your allotted year this course would work for your situation.