For many working adults, attending classes in the evening or on the weekend is just not practical. Family commitments, time constraints, additional work obligations make attending regular college courses nearly impossible. For a growing number of people, online or distance learning is the answer. The advantages of online learning programs are numerous. Online learning cuts out travel time, freeing time for other activities while eliminating transportation costs.
And, taking classes online can allow you to spend peak hours with your family or friends enjoying the things you like most. For many busy adults, the time saved through distance learning is the difference between dropping out or completing the course. Online learning opportunities are growing. Explore your options today!
Overview
The College of the Extended University has partnered with Gatlin Education Services —the leader in online certification programs. These rigorous online courses will provide more flexibility than a traditional classroom setting can, while still delivering the quality education you’ve come to expect from our program. Choose from any of our courses listed courses start a new career, enhance your marketability, or to simply learn a new skill . . .all from the comfort of your own home or office!
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Preview one of our featured courses below:
Microsoft Office Specialist
This nationally recognized Microsoft Office Specialist (MOUS) online certification training program is comprehensive, practical and effective. The Comma Method of Microsoft Office® training was designed to meet the needs of college students, educators, administrators, and business professionals. This course uses real-life examples to teach the skills that employers want their employees to have.
The Microsoft Office® Specialist program is the only performance-based certification program approved by Microsoft to assess and validate computer skills using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.
Paralegal and CLA Preparation
This nationally recognized Paralegal online course and training program prepares potential paralegal students to be successful in the fast growing paralegal career field. The paralegal training program includes free access to the official NALA Campus certification exam prep and Westlaw. This training program is designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to both gain employment and successfully complete the National Association of Legal Assistants certification exam. Students in California with a bachelor’s degree will need one year of experience working for an attorney before they can use the term Paralegal (instead of NALA certification). California students with a bachelor’s degree can use this training program to gain employment working under the supervision of an attorney to meet the requirements of California Business and Professional Code §6450.
Project Management
Project management is growing exponentially. It’s now used in virtually all industries, such as: healthcare, government, education, and banking. Projects are how these organizations streamline to improve productivity. As mid-level management positions are reduced, project managers fill the void. Expertise in project management is a source of security, prosperity and power to these survivors. To take the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification test, 35 contact hours of project management education are needed. These hours must include “content on project quality, scope, time, cost, human resources, communications, risk, procurement, and integration management.” This course is not only a good overview, but it is precise preparation for the PMP.
Medical Transcription
Learn to transcribe medical reports in hospitals, offices, or from home with the most popular transcription program in the country for entry-level training. Students gain a working knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to transcribe medical reports, learning the skills they need to obtain an entry-level position as a medical transcriptionist.
Veterinary Assistant
This nationally recognized Administrative Veterinary Assistant online course and training program prepares students for an exciting new career as an administrative veterinary assistant. Students in the program learn about the care of animals as well as how to recognize signs of illness and disease. This online program also covers interpersonal communication, interaction with clients and their animals, as well as how to assist the veterinarian during examinations. Administrative duties, such as fee collection, banking, and accounts payable are emphasized, and the program contains basic information about pet insurance.
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