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Online Education at University of Phoenix

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:42:00 +0000

Earn your degree - on your time and terms.

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is the nation's largest private university, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs at more than 200 locations, as well as online in most countries around the world.

Areas of study include:

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At University of Phoenix, we're all about providing you with a challenging curriculum and a supportive learning environment. In fact, from the day you enroll, you'll see that it's all about you. From your degree to your graduation team, which helps you every step of the way.

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org). The University's central administration is located at 4615 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85040. Online Campus: 3157 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85034. For information about University of Phoenix accreditations and licensures, please visit phoenix.edu/about_us/accreditation.html © 2011 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.

Online Bachelor's or Master's Degree with Colorado Technical University

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:47:00 +0000

Earn your Bachelor's or Master's in as little as 18 months* with Colorado Technical University.

Colorado Technical University, where you can earn a career-relevant Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in a convenient online format that fits your life.

Flexible, Convenient, Interactive Online Degree Programs

Colorado Technical University is the university of choice for career-motivated students who need a more flexible education.

At CTU, you can accomplish everything that you would at a traditional college campus through our interactive online programs.

CTU fast, convenient online programs feature:

100% web-based, interactive media courses
The flexibility and freedom to study anytime, anywhere
Bachelor degrees that can be completed in as little as 17 months*
Resume-enhancing academic certificates earned in every degree program
Project Management Institute (PMI ®) Registered Education Provider

CTU currently offer online degree programs in the following areas:

Computer Science
Computer Science in Enterprise Information Systems
HR Management
Health Administration Services
Nursing (RN to BSN)
Paralegal Studies
Project Management Certification
Security
Software Systems Engineering

Get more information from Colorado Technical University, including tuition and financial aid details, by filling out the short form on this page today!

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Ashford Online University

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:29:00 +0000

Earn the Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree you've always wanted. The Ashford University experience provides:

Engaging curricula
Pursue a course of study that covers the full spectrum of modern knowledge – from eMarketing and Cognitive Studies to Sustainable Enterprise Management.

Modern digital tools
Many courses offer ways to study, learn, and share from a suite of digital materials. Plus you can keep in touch with professors and classmates while you’re on-the-go with the Ashford Mobile app.

Vibrant community
The Ashford student body is a diverse family where everyone is welcome. Students, faculty, and alumni interact and support each other from across the country and the world. Social media allows everyone in the Ashford community to connect and network whenever you wish.

Cherished tradition
Ashford University is the perfect blend of tradition with 21st century vision. Commencement ceremonies are one important tradition at Ashford, when the campus in Clinton, Iowa welcomes thousands of students from across the country to receive their diplomas in person.

Help define the modern college experience. Join Ashford University.

Ashford Mission: To provide accessible, affordable, innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and degree programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals pursuing integrity in their lives, professions and communities.

Online Degree Programs:

Associate Degree Programs
Bachelor's Degree Programs
Master Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs:

Associate of Arts in Business
Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Associate of Arts in Military Studies
Associate of Arts in Organizational Management

You can find more Online Universities and about Online Degree Programs on our website

Ashford University Online

Bachelor's Degree Programs:

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
Bachelor of Arts in Adult Development
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Business Information Systems
Bachelor of Arts in Business Leadership
Bachelor of Arts in Child Development
Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Complementary and Alternative Health
Bachelor of Arts in Consumer and Family Financial Services
Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Education and Public Policy
Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies
Bachelor of Arts in eMarketing
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in English Language Learner Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Arts in Finance
Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology
Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Services
Bachelor of Arts in Health and Wellness
Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Health Education
Bachelor of Arts in Health Informatics
Bachelor of Arts in Health Marketing and Communication
Bachelor of Arts in History
Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management
Bachelor of Arts in Instructional Design
Bachelor of Arts in International Business
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Library Science and Media
Bachelor of Arts in Military Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Operations Management and Analysis
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government
Bachelor of Arts in Project Management
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Marketing
Bachelor of Arts in Real Estate Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Recreation Management
Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management

Master's Degree Programs:

Master of Arts in Education
- Child Development specialization
- Culturally Responsive Education specialization
- Distance Learning specialization
- Early Childhood Education specialization
- Educational Technology Leadership specialization
- English Language Learner specialization
- Higher Education specialization
- Library & Media Specialization
- Teacher Leader specialization
Master of Arts in Health Care Administration
Master of Arts in Organizational Management
Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Business Economics specialization
- Entrepreneurship specialization
- Environmental Management specialization
- Finance specialization
- Global Management specialization
- Health Care Administration specialization
- Human Resources Management specialization
- Information Systems specialization
- Marketing specialization
- Organizational Leadership specialization
- Project Management specialization
- Public Administration specialization
- Supply Chain Management specialization
Master of Public Administration

Get more information about Ashford University Courses Here

Microsoft Based Certification Training for Project and Sharepoint by CertSchool

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:54:00 +0000

Seeking to improve team collaboration and project results, companies are updating to Microsoft Project 2010’s new set of tools for project managers. CertSchool.com is presenting a free certification training course in the Microsoft Project 2010 on November 30th to bring managers up to speed with the new tools.

CertSchool.com have prepared a special training course for managers at every level to benefit from bringing their skills up to date with the newest Microsoft Project 2010 management software. This course will be presented free of charge on the Mar 28, 29th between 4:00PM to 7:00PM PDT. The course focuses on preparing the user to pass Microsoft Exam 70-178 Managing Projects Using Microsoft Project 2010. Participants will gain expertise in the newest set of flexible work management solutions from Microsoft. Individuals, teams and enterprises with a keen focus on optimizing their work environments will benefit from this well structured course.

Earning a Microsoft Office

Specialist certification can help you

differentiate yourself in today's

competitive job market,

broaden your employment opportunities.

Managers in all industries can take advantage of the knowledge of CertSchool.com experts in the comprehensive Microsoft Project software program, to discover how to take project management to the next level. Their qualified CertSchool.com trainers will be leading students participating in this free certification course to a deep understanding of the Microsoft Project user interface, and this powerful software’s recently enhanced features.

CertSchool.com’s trainers will focus on how Microsoft Project 2010 can help organizations reduce costs and drive efficiency by unifying their project and portfolio management. Attention will also be given to ways managers can improve productivity through implementing a sound understanding of Microsoft Project’s intuitive user interface. Managers attending this free certification training course who are familiar with SharePoint 2010 will enjoy learning about enhanced collaboration and reporting available in Microsoft Project 2010 that is built on the SharePoint platform. In this new free course from CertSchool.com, managers find the confidence to navigate the flexible and scalable platform of Microsoft Project 2010, to create their own powerful work management systems.

CertSchool’s lead instructor and CEO, Aditya Chinni was delighted to announce, “This free certification training in Microsoft Project 2010 is being offered at a time when the focus of all organizations is on greater collaboration and more effective productivity across projects. As with all of the project management training courses offered by CertSchool.com, the course materials are highly refined and delivered and delivered by project managers working with this project management software every day. Our training methods enhance every student’s experience of the Microsoft Project 2010 software as they gain insight not only into the tools but also into effective project management solutions employed by experts in daily practice.”

About CertSchool.com

Global training leader CertSchool.com offers corporate on-site, in-class, and online (100% in-class equivalent) and professional training in: Project Management, Program Management, Portfolio Management, PMO Setup, Various management methodologies (Sigma, Agile XP, Agile Scrum, PMI Agile ACP, Prince2, RUP), MS Project Professional/Server, and PPM Solutions (MS, HP). CertSchool.com also offers customized training to some of the world’s biggest companies, including: Bank of America, Caterpillar, Dell, Farmers Insurance, Keiser Permanente, Southern California Edison, and many more.

Headquartered in Los Angeles metro, California, CertSchool.com offers training in 14 locations across the globe, including: Bangalore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Costa Rica, El Segundo, Houston, Irvine, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New Jersey, Pasadena, Phoenix, Portland, San Jose, and Seattle.

To find out more and to book for up coming training events, please contact customer service at support(at)certschool(dot)com or telephone 1.888.369.1221.

Fees for online classes to begin Summer Semester

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:21:00 +0000

Students enrolled in online classes will have to pay a distance learning fee starting Summer Semester.

Passed by the Board of Trustees on Feb. 10, students who are enrolled in exclusively online courses will be charged a $100 fee in addition to their tuition. Non-resident students will pay a $105 fee.

This fee will not be applied to students who take classes on any of Ohio State's campuses, and are in courses that are assigned any class or lab time.

The fee is being implemented to help cover the costs of online courses.

"Services associated with distance education come with some costs. For example, a 24/7 help desk is needed to accommodate those students," said Wayne Carlson, vice provost for undergraduate studies and dean of undergraduate education.

"The nature of online courses is that there are resources that go beyond those of an on-campus face-to-face student, and the fee is to cover those," Carlson said.

Some think the fee is unnecessary.

"I don't see why anyone would think that's a good idea. The online courses use fewer resources from the university," said Timothy Gregory, professor of history and distance learning instructor. "In a time of financial austerity, the university is being asked to cut back, it seems like not a very good time to do this."

While some departments have instituted distance education fees in the past, this one will replace all those currently or previously in place.

"The price structure has been all over the map. Nursing added a $175 fee, others added no fee … we wanted consistency, we wanted one structure," Carlson said.

Non-resident students are charged a $105 fee, $5 more than Ohio resident students. By law, the university is required to charge them more then what is charged to in-state students.

Students who take only online classes for a quarter end up saving money because they don't have to pay the Ohio Union, COTA and RPAC fees that are added to tuition bills, saving them $200 to $400 every quarter they enroll in only online classes.

"It turns out it's cheaper to be an online student than on-campus," Carlson said.

Non-resident students have even more savings.

"We don't charge out-of-state tuition. Students taking all classes at Ohio State aren't charged as an out-of-state student," Carlson said.

This results in a savings of roughly $6,000 to $7,000 per quarter.

"What we see is that students will take part of their course load online, then come to campus to complete their degrees," Carlson said.

Since most online classes are general education courses, and OSU offers no online degrees, students cannot fulfill their entire major curriculum this way.

"We don't have that many online classes, we might have a student who takes only one online class," Carlson said.

Students who take a combination of classroom courses and distance learning courses won't be charged the new $100 fee, and several students said they would be opposed to the fee if they were.

"I'm taking two online classes now, and some aren't even offered in a lecture, just online," said Brooke Shepard, a second-year in family financial services.

Shepard said that if she was charged a fee, it would make her decide not to take online classes in the future.

Others agreed.

"I pay for classes that are actual classes, taught by teachers. Adding an extra fee to an online class is almost insulting. I would not go for that," said Nate Fisher, a fourth-year in international business.

Carlson said he hopes that in accessing the programs and changing some inconsistencies, the distance education programs at OSU will improve.

"We have really never had a strong distance learning program. We only have 40 courses that are strongly defined as online in the various programs," he said.

Carlson said that in some cases it can be hard to distinguish which classes are distance learning courses.

"If it isn't tagged as an online class, we have no way of knowing," he said. "One of our goals is to know."

Carlson said he would like to see more distance learning classes available to better accommodate students who can't come to OSU due to travel distances, disability or a demanding job.

"Hopefully in the future we will be able to reach those students with what is uniquely Ohio State," Carlson said.

While Carlson knows that online classes are more convenient for some students, he said that students still gain a lot from being on campus.

"I'm a big believer in the campus experience. Coming to Ohio State, students should experience everything it has to offer," he said. "I don't think it challenged the brick and mortar campus, as people call it."

The Braintrust Consulting Group Approved as Registered Education Provider by Project Management Institute

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 06:49:00 +0000

The Braintrust Consulting Group today announces it has been accepted by the Project Management Institute (PMI) as a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) effective December 2011. R.E.P.s are organizations that have been approved by PMI to help project managers achieve and maintain the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Program Management Professional (PgMP)® and other PMI professional credentials. These organizations have met PMI’s rigorous quality criteria for course content, instructor qualification, and instructional design.

Project managers are increasingly turning to R.E.P.s for certification training and maintenance, especially since median salaries for the profession now exceed $100,000 (USD). The Braintrust Consulting Group is a worldwide leader in Agile Project Management Training and Coaching, specifically using Scrum. The Braintrust Consulting Group offers classes ranging from the fundamentals of Agile to certified Scrum training. President and lead trainer, Brian Rabon, is one of only approximately 150 people with the Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST) designation, in the entire world. With a CST on staff The Braintrust Consulting Group can offer Certified Scrum Master® (CSM) and Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO) courses across the United States and internationally. CSM and CSPO certifications are the most recognized agile certifications worldwide for software development and beyond.

When asked why The Braintrust Consulting Group pursued becoming a PMI R.E.P. Rabon said, “PMI’s reputation as a global leader of Project Management knowledge is very closely aligned with our company’s vision to be the premier “go to" partner for project management expertise. When two organizations with similar visions can partner together, the result is a synergy that can’t be beat.”

The Braintrust Consulting Group joins more than 1,500 R.E.P.s in more than 80 countries. These organizations include commercial training providers, academic institutions, and corporate training departments within corporations and government agencies.

Certified Scrum Master®, Certified Scrum Product Owner®, and Certified Scrum Trainer® are registered marks of Scrum Alliance, Inc.

About The Braintrust Consulting Group
The Braintrust Consulting Group provides complete project management solutions for a wide range of software-related projects. Our vast experience combined with our innovative project management model allows us to create customized solutions for each client. We blend People, Processes, Tools, and Training into one seamless formula to help our clients break through obstacles, improve processes, meet deadlines, and exceed goals.

About Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMI is the world’s largest project management member association, representing more than 600,000 practitioners in more than 185 countries. As a global thought leader and knowledge resource, PMI advances the profession through its global standards and credentials, collaborative chapters and virtual communities and academic research. When organizations invest in project management, supported by PMI, executives have confidence that their important initiatives will deliver expected results, greater business value and competitive advantage.
Visit at http://www.PMI.org, http://www.facebook.com/PMInstitute, and on Twitter@PMInstitute.

WCU offers medical billing, coding course this March

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:45:00 +0000

FROM WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing Education will offer a course for individuals interested in becoming a medical billing and coding professional beginning Monday, March 12, and continuing through Wednesday, May 16.

Classes will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday in Room 143 of WCU’s Cordelia Camp Building.

Medical billing and coding is considered to be one of the fastest-growing careers in the health care industry. The 80-hour course will cover topics such as solving insurance billing problems, manually filing claims, completing common insurance forms, tracing delinquent claims and others. After obtaining practical work experience, students who complete the course could be qualified to take national certification exams.

The course is offered in cooperation with Condensed Curriculum International Inc. and students must have obtained a high school diploma or GED. The cost is $1,799, including textbooks.

To register or for more information, call 828-227-7397 or go online to learn.wcu.edu.
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Online Schools: Santorum's shifting views on education

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:35:00 +0000

John Amis

Rick Santorum

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum slams the government's role in public education. However, the former Pennsylvania senator, who points out that he and his wife have home-schooled their seven children, got a Pittsburgh-area school to pay tens of thousands of dollars in tuition for his children to receive online schooling.

WASHINGTON -- Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is scornful of the government's hand in public education, saying schooling is the task of parents and pointing out that he and his wife have home-schooled their seven children.

Yet back when Santorum was a senator from Pennsylvania, he got a Pittsburgh-area school district to help pay tens of thousands of dollars in tuition for his children to receive online schooling.

It's a bit of history that's unknown to most of those now hearing Santorum pitch for conservative votes he needs to overtake GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney.

Santorum says he wants to dramatically curtail the role states and the federal government play in running schools.

"Not only do I believe the federal government should get out of the education business, I think the state government should start to get out of the education business and put it back with the local and into the community," Santorum said in a recent debate in Arizona with his GOP rivals.

He mocks America's schools as "factories" that stand as "anachronistic" relics of the Industrial Revolution and says he would home-school his kids in the White House if he becomes president. The Los Angeles Times dubbed him perhaps "the most prominent" home-schooler in America.

In the fall of 2004, Santorum's use of tax dollars to pay for his kids' home schooling became controversial because his family was primarily living in Leesburg, Va., an outer suburb of Washington. Following a local newspaper report, the Penn Hills School District near Pittsburgh tried to recover about $73,000 that it contended the state wrongly sent to an Internet-based charter school because although the Santorums owned a house in the school district, they were living out of state. The Pennsylvania Education Department in 2006 agreed to pay the district $55,000 to settle the dispute.

The cyberschool controversy dogged Santorum through his 2006 Senate re-election bid and contributed to his 18-point loss to Democrat Bob Casey. Santorum's campaign did not respond this week to questions about his family's online instruction, and it's not known whether his children received teaching at home in addition to what they got online.

The Santorums withdrew their children from the cyberschool and resumed home schooling after Penn Hills officials complained about the tuition payments. Students in cyberschools log onto computers to access their assignments and teachers.

The National Home Education Research Institute, which specializes in home-school research, estimated in spring 2010 there were more than 2 million home-schooled students, about 3 percent of the school-age population. Brian D. Ray, president of the institute, said while he didn't know what percentage of those students use online charter schools, he has watched it grow significantly over the past five years.

Pennsylvania law requires school districts to pay for resident students who enroll in cyberschools, and Santorum at the time of the controversy said the Penn Hills house was his family's legal residence and that he paid taxes for it.

Erin Vecchio, a former Penn Hills school board member and former head of the local Democratic committee, at the time questioned whether it was proper for the school district to pay the cyberschool tuition for five of Santorum's children because they spent most of their time at his home in Virginia. She said Santorum should have reimbursed the district for the tuition costs.

"He should have been held accountable for that money, but he wasn't," Vecchio said in a recent telephone interview with the AP. "When he found a program that he could use to his advantage, he used it. That's the thing with Rick Santorum."

Vecchio said the fight over Santorum's residency was ironic, given how Santorum had made challenging the residency of Democrat Doug Walgren a key campaign issue when he toppled the incumbent and won his House seat in 1990. Santorum slammed the seven-term representative for living with his family in McLean, Va.

Santorum and his wife, Karen, now own a home in Great Falls, Va., an affluent Washington suburb. They moved there after Santorum's 2006 Senate loss.

Acknowledging that its own rules were confusing, the Pennsylvania Education Department in 2006 agreed to settle the dispute by repaying the district. The state Education Department said the money was not a reimbursement, but an acknowledgment that the department gave conflicting rules about when a district can challenge the state's decision to withhold cyberschool tuition fees from the district.

On the campaign trail, Santorum's candidacy has been boosted by Christian home-school advocates, evangelical pastors and tightly knit networks of conservative activists who helped him win Iowa's leadoff caucuses and a three-state sweep of contests on Feb. 7. Limited government has been a big part of his pitch.

Santorum now says he regrets voting for the sweeping No Child Left Behind education overhaul. He's called for a significantly smaller Education Department but would not eliminate it. He's also criticized early childhood education programs as an attempt by government to "indoctrinate your children."

Santorum says government can only do so much to educate kids, and that parents bear the prime responsibility.

"Yes, the government can help," Santorum said during a recent stop in Ohio, which holds a key contest in the upcoming March 6 Super Tuesday contests. "But the idea that the federal government should be running schools, frankly much less that the state government should be running schools, is anachronistic."

He said it dates from the nation's industrialization, "when people came off the farms where they did home-school or have the little neighborhood school, and into these big factories, so we built equal factories called public schools. And while those factories as we all know in Ohio and Pennsylvania have fundamentally changed, the factory school has not."

First Non-Degree Renewable Energy Program in North America

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:29:00 +0000

The North Carolina Solar Centre is launching the Certificate in Renewable Energy Management (CREM) in March 2012 and is offering its Renewable Energy Technologies Diploma Series online.

Renewable energy and energy efficiency activity in North Carolina have been booming since the Renewable Energy and Energy EfficiencyPortfolio Standard passed in the summer of 2007. In 2011, North Carolina’s clean energy sector employment grew by 18 percent from 12,500 employees in 2010. Meanwhile, participation for NC Solar Centre’s photovoltaic training alone increase by 248% in 2010 as compared to the number of PV class participants in 2006.

The boom in the renewable energy industry has matured to involve more non-technical personnel who don’t necessarily have a renewable energy background. With tax credits and other incentives available, project development has become more competitive – and complicated. The Solar Centre is offering this Certificate to help advance the market.

The Certificate in Renewable Energy Management (CREM) is a 40-hour hybrid program offered with both online and on-site components to maximize class communication and networking opportunities. Supported in part by Southern Energy Management and the Department of Energy’s Solar Instructor Training Network, this non-credit certificate program will be offered from March to May, and is the only non-degree program of its kind in North America that includes topics to help develop commercial-scale projects. A group project to be presented at the last day of class is required to complete the course.

The program is also taught in alignment with the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Task Analysis for PV Technical Sales so that taking this in combination with our installer classes and other NABCEP requirements gives participants eligibility to sit for the NABCEP PV Technical Sales Examination.

The focus of the CREM program is tri-fold: Technology, Finance and Policy. These areas are the main drivers that move the renewable energy industry forward. Topics include:

Overview of solar electric, solar thermal, wind, and other renewable energy technologies

Renewable energy policy landscape (learning to navigate the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency)

Introduction to definitions, identifying revenue streams and financing options, and risk management and contract structuring

Elective topics on marketing, sales and understanding the utility will be offered. Over 44 hours of topics are available, but one need only take 40 hours to earn the certificate. The more technical weeklong workshops under the Renewable Energy Technologies Diploma Series that are geared for installers are also available and can help give a more in-depth understanding of specific technologies.

The first online photovoltaic workshop is scheduled for April to May and will run for six weeks, including five hours a week of live, online classes, which is also recorded so it can be downloaded at a later time. Those who wish to get hands-on training can take the one-day, hands-on Solar workshop that will be offered throughout the year.

For those who are interested in shorter courses, one to two day workshops are available. Visit where you can view of a list of training and events.

Created in 1988, the North Carolina Solar Centre, as part of the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University (NCSU), worksclosely with the renewable energy industry and state and local governments. It manages and maintains the NCSU Solar House and serves as a resource for innovative, clean energy technologies through research and demonstration, technical assistance, education, outreach and training. It also administers the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE), a resource identifying financial incentives and policies.

Prospective Marketing Students Seek out Marketing Degree Info at CommunicationDegreeGuides.org

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:23:00 +0000

Prospective MBA marketing degree students are increasingly exploring their options at CommunicationDegreeGuides.org. The resource guide Website explores the various school, curriculum and career options for the communications degree sector including MBA in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications and Journalism.

Every product, business, organization and event requires the specialized guidance of communication and marketing professionals for branding, sales, and publicity. With a multitude of degree programs and distinctive specialties that overlap in certain areas, many potential students are turning to the Communication Degree Guides Website for MBA marketing degree and career information. “Our resource guide provides an entire section devoted to information about the marketing degree sector so that potential students can determine which path is best suited to their career goals,” said a CommunicationDegreeGuides.org marketing sector specialist.

According to the resource guide, college students eager about advertising services and products for businesses and other organizations typically choose to pursue an MBA in Marketing. For individuals who want a foundation of business programs, there’s the Grasp of Enterprise Administration (MBA) in advertising and marketing, while individuals seeking a more common advertising and marketing diploma can pursue a Master of Science (M.S.) in Marketing. “These diploma packages usually require college students to complete internships and group tasks for nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies,” said the resource guide marketing sector specialist.

In addition, the resource guide explains that MBA marketing education track candidates may be required to have no less than the equivalent of 12 months of related work expertise and a bachelor’s degree with acceptable GPA. The Website then delves into curriculums, targeted career trajectories and sector outlook as well as the general job requirements for those interested in pursuing an MBA in Marketing.

“Promotions, marketing, sales and PR career tracks for MBA Marketing graduates can be filled with long hours, fluctuating deadlines and intense scrutiny,” said the resource guide marketing sector specialist. “Conversely, the monetary, prestige and career growth rewards can be enormous, but it takes a certain type of person to succeed.” For more information on programs for MBA in Marketing career tracks, please visithttp://www.communicationdegreeguides.org/marketing-mba/

About CommunicationDegreeGuides.org
The Website is a resource guide for those interested in pursuing a career in the broader communications sector. The guide delves into the details of pursing an MBA in marketing, master’s degree in public relations, masters in communication and journalism degrees. The Website explores schools, programs online degree programs, curriculums, admission requirements, career specialties, career outlook, salaries and more.

The 35 Best Online Colleges and Universities

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:18:00 +0000

Twenty years ago, the only way to obtain a college education was to do it the old fashioned, and expensive way. Admittance to college came through the submission of an application through the mail (and usually with a check of $50 or more) and after completing your four year, 120 credit degree, you’re provided a piece of paper confirming your accomplishment. These days however, a college education can come in the form of an online college and you can earn your college degree from the comfort of your own home.

Because colleges are now online, you aren’t restricted to a certain few located in the area you currently live. There are hundreds of online colleges at your fingertips and to get you started on the right foot in your search, we’ve listed the best 35 online colleges and universities below. Unfortunately, our rankings are somewhat primitive, having never attended any of these schools but based on solid research and the recommendation of others, we’re confident the list is a strong one.

1. University of Phoenix – The largest on all online universities, the University of Phoenix currently has more than 400,000 students registered. Established in 1978, the University of Phoenix has more than 100 online degree programs and employs more than 12,000 people.

2. ITT Technical Institute – Known simply as ITT Tech, this online college has 105 campuses located across the United States. With more than 70,000 students enrolled, ITT Tech offers a variety of online degree programs AAS, BAS and Master’s degrees.

3. Strayer University – More than 50,000 students are enrolled in over 80 campuses (including online), making Strayer one of the largest online institutions in terms of physical locations, if that makes any sense! Established in 1892, Strayer University’s course-load focuses primarily on career advancement.

4. Post University – Continuing on the well established list, Post University was founded in 1890 and for a 14 year period from 1990 – 2004 was associated with Tokyo Japan and renamed the Teikyo Post University! Post University offers a variety of online degree programs, including accounting, criminal justice and psychology.

5. Devry University – One of the few publicly owned Universities around (ticker symbol DV), Devry has a current enrollment of more than 80,000 and is the most advertised of all online colleges. Founded in 1931, Devry University has a specific set of degrees available, most notably Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Engineering.

6. American Intercontinental University (AIU) – Founded in Europe, the American Intercontinental University was first established in 1970. With more than 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students, AIU has four campuses in the United States, located in California, Texas, Florida and Georgia.

7. New England College – is a private four-year college in Henniker, New Hampshire, enrolling a total of approximately 1800 undergraduate and graduate students. Founded in 1946, New England College evolved to become a comprehensive college incorporating liberal arts and professional programs.

8. Walden University – Walden University, headquartered in Minneapolis Minnesota, is an online university primarily for post-graduate students. Of the 35,000+ students enrolled, more than 90% of them are post-graduate students. Walden University was established in 1970 by two NY teachers; Bernie and Rita Turner.

9. LA College International – Founded in 1981, LA College International offers accredited undergraduate degree programs in high demand professions like business, health care, and criminal justice. Strangely enough, you’ll only find a few hundred students currently enrolled, making it the smallest school on our list.

10. Ashworth College – Established in 1987 by it’s parent company, the Professional Career Development Institute, Ashworth College also provides high school level courses for those who lack a high school degree. Ashworth College offers more than 100 online degree programs and offers flexible payment options AND discount coupons!

11. Westwood College – Owned by Alta Colleges Inc, Westwood College has graduated more than 24,000 students since it’s inception in 1986. Westwood offers what it describes as career-focused diploma, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs through its Schools of Business, Design, Justice, Technology, Healthcare, and Industrial Services.

12. Liberty University – The first and largest Christian University on our list, Liberty University has an enrollment of more than 60,000 students and offers them more than 60 online degree programs. Established in 1971, Liberty University is run by the very famous chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr.

13. Rasmussen College – Founded in 1900, Rasmussen College enrolls around 15,000 students annually and offers both associates and bachelor’s degrees. Rasmussen College has 18 campuses and organizes programs into the following eight schools including Education, Nursing, and Technology.

14. St Leo University - Founded in 1889, St Leo University has an enrollment of just over 14,000 with students coming from three different places. 1,500 on its main campus in Saint Leo, FL, more than 7,600 on military bases and community colleges in five states, and more than 4,000 students online.

15. Stratford University – Stratford University, founded in 1976, offers accelerated degree programs for those who wish to start their careers quickly. An associate’s degree can be earned in 15 months, a bachelor’s degree in 30 months. For those living in Virginia, Stratford University also has three on-site campuses.

16. Herzing University – Founded by Henry and Suzanne Herzing in 1965 as a computer programming school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Herzing University now has eleven campuses in the U.S., four locations in Canada, and an online division. Herzing University recently diversified its educational programs to include the fields of business management, electronics, health care, graphic design, and public safety

17. South University – South University, established in 1899 is one of only three universities in Georgia to offer pharmacy programs, in addition to a variety of others. As you would expect, campuses are spread out all across the south, including online.

18. Nova Southeastern University – More than 28,000 students are enrolled at Nova Southeastern University, a well know South Florida school. The Online Education Database (OEDb) ranked Nova Southeastern #1 overall for distance and online learning programs with Nova Southeastern offering more than 175 programs of study.

19. Kaplan University – Our favorite online university is Kaplan, and 66,000+ students would agree. Average tuition costs are roughly $12,000 a year to attend Kaplan University and with 10 physical campuses, online studying is just one possibility. Kaplan University was established in 1937 as the American Institute of Commerce.

20. Ashford University – Earn the degree you’ve always wanted at Ashford University. Be empowered with resources to achieve your goals, including an innovative online classroom and a supportive environment. Ashford University is defining the modern college experience.

21. Virginia College – Established in 1983, Virginia College offers certificates, diplomas, and degrees in the areas of health and medical, information technology, business, office management, and criminal justice. Current enrollment sits at roughly 5,000 students.

22. Norwich University – The oldest of all the universities on our list Norwich was founded all the way back in 1819. It is the oldest of six Senior Military Colleges, and is recognized by the United States Department of Defense as the “Birthplace of the ROTC”. Norwich University is made up of 3,000+ students.

23. Penn Foster College – Established in 1977, Penn Foster College is strictly a distance and online school, with an enrollment of approximately 25,000 students. The college focuses on associate of science degrees, primarily in criminal justice and computer science.

24. Colorado Technical University – Established in 1965, Colorado Technical University (CTU) offers accredited undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in a number of subjects, focused primarily in the business, management, and technology disciplines. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, more than 25,000 students are currently enrolled.

25. Loyola University New Orleans Online – Founded in 1904, Loyola University New Orleans is better known as the “Jesuit of the South” and accomodates around 5,000 students annually. There are five colleges of study at Loyola University New Orleans and they are: Humanities and Natural Sciences, Law, Music and Fine Arts, Business and Social Sciences.

26. Pinnacle Career Institute – Established in 1953, the Pinnacle Career Institute (PCI) allows students to earn certificates and degrees in a variety of specialties. Campuses are located in Kansas City Missouri and Lawrence Kansas.

27. Everest University – Everest University, located in South Florida, offers students Associates, Bachelors and Master’s degrees with more than 700 courses taught each semester. In addition, all undergraduate and graduate programs are approved by the Department of Homeland Security and by the Florida State Approving Agency for Veterans Training.

28. Capella University – Capella has 114 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs with over 1050 online courses. More than 28,100 learners are enrolled from all 50 states and 55 other countries, with approximately 5,067 undergraduate, 23,085 graduate students and the remaining 1 percent enrolled in certificate programs.

29. Keiser University Campus Online – Keiser University, established in 1977. offers students four types of degree programs, including Associates, Bachelors, Masters and even a Doctorate. The main campus is located in Fort Lauderdale with 14 campuses located throughout the State of Florida and internationally

30. Harrison College – Harrison College provides a wide range of educational opportunities. Within its five schools of study, Harrison offers more than 30 degree, certificate and diploma programs. Established in 1902, Harrison College has a current student enrollment of 4,400.

31. Grand Canyon University – Grand Canyon University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and provides online and campus-based post-secondary education services focused on graduate and undergraduate degree programs through it’s six colleges. Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University has an enrollment size of 25,000.

32. Salem International University Online – A considerably small online school, (enrollment of only 1,000 or so students) Salem University also established a partnership with Teikyo Japan to focus on international studies. That partnership ended in 2000, and Salem University now offers a variety of undergraduate degrees.

33. Champlain College – A private institution founded in 1878, Champlain College offers professionally focused programs that incorporate an interdisciplinary core curriculum. Enrollment sits at just under 2,000 students and the first bachelor’s degree programs were offered in 1991, and online education began in 1993.

34. Indiana State University – The Princeton Review has named Indiana State as one of the “Best in the Midwest” six years running and why not, with Indiana State offering 100+ majors, notably education, business, criminology, and finance. Founded in 1865, Indiana State University enrolls more than 10,000 students.

35. Miller-Motte College Online – In 2009 the Miller-Motte College launched and online program, offering four degree programs: Business Administration, Allied Health Management, Nursing and Criminal Justice. Physical campuses are located throughout the Southern United States.

Capella University, an Accredited Online University, Restructures Bachelor of Science Online Degree Programs

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:11:00 +0000

The online university updated content and increased program flexibility to improve the learning experience and

help decrease the cost and time to complete a bachelor's degree

MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 01, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Capella University, an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high-quality online degree programs for working adults, announced that it has restructured its Bachelor of Science online degree programs in Business, Information Technology, Psychology, and Public Safety. The curriculum changes are designed to provide a better learning experience by offering a broader range of topics and updating course content to ensure its continued relevancy in today's job market. The revised programs also offer increased flexibility and credit transferability, which can help reduce the time and cost of finishing a bachelor's degree.

"As we regularly do with all of our degree programs, we reviewed and revised our Bachelor of Science programs to ensure they remain relevant with today's educational and on-the-job requirements," said Feranda Williamson, EdD, dean of Capella's School of Undergraduate Studies. "We've updated individual course content, but also added courses to provide students with greater flexibility, choice, and convenience. In the process, we were also able to restructure the courses to help students from community colleges and other associate degree programs maximize the credits they receive for coursework already completed, which can help reduce the time and cost of completing their bachelor's degree."

Degree enrichment options reduce costs and expand educational and career opportunities Capella also offers a variety of degree enrichment options that make it more affordable for many students to add value to their bachelor's degree, or pursue a master's degree. In many bachelor's specializations, for example, students can increase their knowledge and career options by adding concentrations or additional specializations to their program.

For those who wish to pursue a master's degree, the online university's bachelor's-to-master's tuition discount program provides a discount on Capella master's degree credits to graduates of Capella bachelor's degree programs. Depending on the number of bachelor's credits taken at Capella, this can result in a discount of up to 45 percent on every master's level course.

In addition, Capella's Combined Bachelor's/Master's options offers eligible students the opportunity to earn master's level credits during their bachelor's programs. This can result in thousands of dollars in savings over pursuing each degree separately and reduce the time to complete a master's degree at Capella by up to two quarters.

As of Dec. 31, 2011, more than 37,000 students are pursuing an online degree at Capella, with nearly 80 percent enrolled in Capella's doctoral degree programs and master's degree programs.

Enrollment now open Capella is now accepting enrollment applications for its Bachelor of Science programs in Business, Information Technology, Psychology, and Public Safety. For more information, please call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552) or email info@capella.edu.

About Capella University Capella University ( www.capella.edu ) is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing quality online degree programs for working adults. Nearly 80 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's, specialist, or doctoral degree programs in business, counseling, education, health administration, homeland security, human resource management, human services, information technology, nonprofit management and leadership, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, public safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 143 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 17 certificate programs. More than 37,000 learners were enrolled as of December 31, 2011, from all 50 states and 59 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).

Visit the Capella Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CapellaUniversity . Follow Capella on Twitter at http://twitter.com/CapellaU .

* Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org . Capella University, Capella Tower, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552), www.capella.edu .

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Online learning opportunities in Colorado

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:55:00 +0000

From the Colorado Department of Education website (http://www.cde.state.co.us/onlinelearning/), “A full-time Online Education Program in Colorado is defined as..."a non-religious, non-sectarian full-time online education program or school . . . that delivers a sequential program of synchronous or asynchronous instruction from a teacher to a student primarily through the use of technology via the internet in a virtual or remote setting."

Online schooling differs from traditional (brick and mortar) schools since classes do not take place in a building, but instead at home, on the road, or wherever an Internet connection can be found. Students take courses online with support from their teacher via phone, online Web meetings, and sometimes even face to face.

Colorado provides numerous online learning opportunities from a variety of online schools and course providers. These schools are classified as Multi-District Online Schools – who are authorized to accept students from across the State of Colorado, Single-District Schools and Single-District Programs serve students from the authorizing school district, a BOCES, or the Colorado Charter School Institute.

The three online education options available for families to choose from include:

• Supplemental Programs – these are providers who deliver supplemental online courses that comply with state standards to school districts, schools, and students for a fee. Supplemental classes provide course content taught by highly qualified and licensed teachers in order to support full-time school programs with courses they may not have available or qualified teachers to teach. Course providers include District operated schools, Charter schools, private companies and state licensed supplemental programs such as Colorado Online Learning and Jefferson County 21st Century Academy.

• District Programs – numerous school districts along the Front Range, such as the Denver Public Schools, rural and mountain community districts and BOCES, have created their own online schools to provide supplemental, credit recovery, AP and blended learning opportunities for their students. Many of these schools are also classified as Multi-District Online Schools, which means they can accept students from across Colorado into their schools. Curriculum is created by teachers or provided by private curriculum providers. Students may also attend classes in other schools or in a learning lab located at one of the district schools. District schools are accredited and held accountable by their school district to meet the same requirements of other district schools. High school seniors must also meet the same district graduation requirements for graduation and teachers are required to be highly qualified and licensed by Colorado and tend to have lower student to teacher ratios.

Bio

Denver Online High School, a Denver Public School, was started in 2003 by Jeanne Ross, who was the Denver Public School’s Director of Distance Learning and manager of Comcast Channel 22. Previously Mrs. Ross was involved in helping to start Colorado Online Learning and was a member of various distance and online learning committees in Colorado. Mrs. Ross retired in 2011. Michael Clem, who has taught and developed online courses for the school since 2004, was appointed to replace Mrs. Ross and is the current Denver Online High School Principal. Denver Online High School’s mission is to support motivated students to graduate by providing flexible and challenging online and real word learning opportunities where high school credits can be earned online and offline. In this pursuit Denver Online High School supports students to develop the essential skills and knowledge needed for success in the 21st century by providing flexible and personalized learning opportunities that are accessible from a variety of locations and settings. Students are encouraged to participate in extra curricular activities for high school credit such as hobbies, service learning, part-time work, travel, sports, the arts and other activities outside of school while attending DOHS – where learning is a full-time activity and classes are available 24/7 and 365 days a year. DPS students have access to scholarships, concurrent enrollment opportunities and a variety of school choice programs to choose from. As a member of DOHS students may also take classes at their local community college, at The Fred N. Thomas C E C Middle College of Denver or at any other DPS school that may have an opening.

• Charter Schools – some districts authorize online schools that are often managed by for profit companies such as, Colorado Online Virtual Academy (COVA), Colorado Connections Academy, Provost Online Academy, Hope Online Learning Academy (HOPE), Insight School, and Guided Online Academic Learning Academy (GOAL). These schools frequently provide students with a computer and subsidized Internet service as part of their enrollment. In addition, these schools frequently have access to curriculum from their parent company, such as K12, or like District Programs, contract with other course providers. Similar to district and supplemental schools and programs teachers are required to be highly qualified and licensed by Colorado and tend to have higher student to teacher ratios.

Regardless of which type of school or program that you select, student success requires self-determination and self-discipline. Those students who are strong independent learners will most likely be successful learners in the online learning environment. At the same time, students who need more one-on-one support, read below grade level, and struggle with time management may find online learning extremely challenging and more difficult than a traditional school setting. As an educational consumer, with so many choices available, it’s important that you do your research to find the best option to meet your family’s schooling needs.

For information about choosing the right online program for your needs read

Promising Practices in Online Learning: A Parent’s Guide to Choosing the Right Online Program

Project Management Institute (PMI India)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:32:00 +0000

What is Project Management?

More specifically, what is a project? It’s a temporary group activity designed to produce a unique product, service or result.

A project is temporary in that it has a defined beginning and end in time, and therefore defined scope and resources.

And a project is unique in that it is not a routine operation, but a specific set of operations designed to accomplish a singular goal. So a project team often includes people who don’t usually work together – sometimes from different organizations and across multiple geographies.

The development of software for an improved business process, the construction of a building or bridge, the relief effort after a natural disaster, the expansion of sales into a new geographic market — all are projects.

And all must be expertly managed to deliver the on-time, on-budget results, learning and integration that organizations need.

Project management, then, is the application of knowledge, skills and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently. It’s a strategic competency for organizations, enabling them to tie project results to business goals — and thus, better compete in their markets.

It has always been practiced informally, but began to emerge as a distinct profession in the mid-20th century. PMI’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK^® Guide) identifies its recurring elements:

Project management processes fall into five groups:

Initiating
Planning
Executing
Monitoring and Controlling
Closing

Project management knowledge draws on nine areas:

Integration	Scope	Time
Cost	Quality	Procurement
Human resources	Communications	Risk management

All management is concerned with these, of course. But project management brings a unique focus shaped by the goals, resources and schedule of each project. The value of that focus is proved by the rapid, worldwide growth of project management:

Some info about PMI

PMI is the world’s leading not-for-profit membership association for the project management profession, with more than 600,000 members and credential holders in more than 185 countries.

PMI's worldwide advocacy for project management is supported by their globally-recognized standards and credentials, their extensive research program, and our professional development opportunities.

These products and services are the basis of greater recognition and acceptance of project management’s successful role in governments, organizations, academia and industries.

Contact Details:

Project Management Institute

14 Campus Boulevard
Newtown Square, PA 19073-3299 USA
E-mail: customercare@pmi.org (preferred method)
Toll number: +1-610-356-4600
Toll free number: 1-855-746-4849
Fax: +1-610-482-9971

Canada Toll Free Number: 1-855-746-4849

Mexico Toll Free Number: 1-800-563-0665

Regional offices and contact information: Americas | EMEA | India | Asia Pacific | China

PMI also has offices in the Beijing and Shenzhen, China; Brussels, Belgium; Mumbai and New Delhi, India; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C., USA; Singapore and Sydney, Australia.

Find answers to commonly asked questions on the pages linked below, and if you still have a question, please contact Customer Care.

Official website: http://www.pmi.org/