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"The More You Learn The More You Are"
Issue # 36 - August 7, 2002
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In this Issue
- What's New
- New Programs from our Education Partners
- WorldWideLearn.com Training
- Special Offer from Sessions.edu
- New Additions to World Wide Learn
What's New!
Thank You!
A special thanks to everyone who responded to the invitation to participate in our upcoming Learner Profiles section! Due to the number of you who volunteered to share your experiences, we may not be able to interview all at this time, however we will keep your contact information for future reference.
New Categories
We've added one new category to WorldWideLearn.com this month:
Online High School Courses & Diploma Programs
Online high school courses and high school diploma programs offered by virtual high schools, universities and other accredited educational institutions in Canada and the United States.
Our Featured Education Partners
New programs from our education and training partners:
Walden University
Walden University is an accredited online university, designed to help working adults complete their Bachelor's degree while taking advantage of the convenience and flexibility to work when and where they want. Online bachelor degrees with 7 concentrations are available to students in either Business Administration or Information Systems. Concentrations:
- Digital Enterprise
- End-User Information Systems
- Finance
- Global Business
- Human Resource Management
- Knowledge & Learning Management
- Marketing
Walden University's Bachelor's degrees are offered totally online, making them accessible to working adults. Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
to learn more about these online bachelor degrees and how you can save $50 off your application fee.
WorldWideLearn.com Training
New! WorldWideLearn.com Training
http://training.worldwidelearn.com/
WorldWideLearn.com now offers over 300 professionally developed online training courses delivered directly to your browser. You can access the entire course library with an annual subscription of just US$99 or £75.
WorldWideLearn.com Training offers a wealth of IT and Softskills content aimed at all audiences from Beginners through to Intermediate and Advanced users in many areas. You'll have access to over 35,000 pages of training available in a structured, easy to learn system. Each training course has been professionally developed by Courseware providers that have years of experience in their subject field.
Many of the training courses contain information pertaining to the numerous recognised available IT certificates, including European Computer Driving License (ECDL), International Computer Driving License (ICDL) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).
Here's a few of the many subject categories available:
- Web Development
- MOUS
- Desktop
- Internet
- Microsoft
- Unix
- Databases
- Graphics
- Accountancy
- MCSE
- Programming
or click here for a complete course list:
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New Additions to World Wide Learn
Astronomy, An Introduction
"Astronomy, An Introduction" is an online introductory course in astonomy in addition to a monthly article, how to purchase a telescope and links to related astronomy sites.
Data Connection Inc.
Data Connection Inc. (DCI) offers online continuing education for commercial and residental real estate practioners. Brokers and sales agents can easily renew their real estate license online with:
- state approved ce credits online
- instant exam results
- online completion certificates
- interactive textbook interface
Visit the site to determine what courses are available in your state.
DaveOnPiano
DaveOnPiano assists music appreciators (of various ages and levels of of proficiency) in gaining further understanding of certain musical fundamentals and techniques. Personal coaching and one-on-one tutoring is available.
E-Learn.uk.com
E-Learn.uk.com offers distance learning through the internet, providing you with an interactive educational experience and the opportunity to study through accredited learning providers. New courses and programs offered:
- Beauty Salon Management
- Oriental Remedial Therapist
- Introduction to Psychology
- Complementary Healthcare Human Nutrition Skills
- Kinesiology
- Intrafocal Healing
- ECDL
You'll learn at your own pace, decide on your own method of learning, all with a choice of payment options. Just register as a new student and select a course from the online prospectus. You can work online or print out course materials and get started right away on a new educational experience.
Global Equine Academy
The Global Equine Academy offers online theory for equine education and includes classes such as equine marketing, equine business, equine management, equine nutrition and reproduction. The equine training courses and the western riding courses will use lecture notes, audio instructions and a video to demonstrate the lesson. Horse education students will practice the lesson on their horse and send a video of themselves performing the exercise described in the lesson. Qualified equine on-line instructors at the Global Equine Academy will evaluate the video and give them suggestions for improvement and a grade on the lesson. Lecture equine classes are a combination of lecture notes, audio notes and some video lecture and on line tests.
Golden Gate University
Golden Gate University's CyberCampus offers the following online programs in security:
- Master Of Science in Digital Security
The MSDS is built upon a core of six courses (18 units). The MSDS is available through traditional classroom instruction, on the Internet through GGU's CyberCampus and via video broadcast to selected GGU locations. Courses include: Information Systems Security; Digital Communications; Scenario Planning: The Futures of Technologies; Digital Security in the Network World; Infrastructure and Architecture of the Internet and Web for e-Business; Enterprise and e-Business Security; and more.
- Graduate Certificate in Digital Security
The graduate Certificate in Digital Security is designed for students with little or no previous experience in the field. CTOs/CIOs, network and database administrators, operations system managers, business applications managers/developers, policy makers, legal advisors, and senior management in all realms of business, government and academia can benefit from the courses in the certificate program. The digital security certificate program will introduce you to and deepen your understanding of analyzing and evaluating security risks, monitoring and detection techniques, contingency planning and disaster recovery. Students will understand security threats and the technologies, systems, applications, vendors and management required to address and thwart these threats.
CyberCampus offers individual courses, degree programs and professional certificates that are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Indiana University
Indiana University offers the following online bachelor degree program:
- Bachelor of General Studies
Students pursuing the Bachelor of General Studies (120 credit hours) complete an interdisciplinary plan of study encompassing arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematics and natural sciences. Students work at their own and have regular contact with their instructors by e-mail.
Accredited by North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.
JER Group, Inc. (onlineworkshops.com)
JER Group, Inc. (onlineworkshops) offers over 200 online and interactive, instructor-led workshops and tutorials, including the following accounting software courses:
- QuickBooks in One Week
- QuickBooks Pro 2000 Level 1
- QuickBooks Pro 2001 Level 1
- QuickBooks Pro 2001 Level 2
- Quicken 2000 Level 1
- Quicken 2002 Level 1
Visit the site for a complete list of online courses. Purchase any JER Group, Inc. course through WorldWideLearn.com and you'll receive a 10% discount!
Joslin Diabetes Center
Joslin Diabetes Center continues its mission to educate people with diabetes, their families and friends through the classes offered at the Joslin Diabetes Online Learning Center. Online classes provide a full range of self-management training information on nutrition, blood sugar monitoring, and more. These courses should not replace visits to your doctor or health care provider. You will also find an online diabetes library, catalogue of publications, discussion boards, research information and an online store.
Joslin Diabetes Center
Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. Online courses include Diabetes in the Older Adult and Methods for Diagnosing Diabetes.
Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University offers the following online medical degree program:
- Master of Medical Science Program
The Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) Program is designed for the graduate clinician and allied health practitioner to provide advanced knowledge in the medical sciences necessary to expand career mobility and professional advancement.
The Master of Medical Science Program is an established program within the College of Allied Health of Nova Southeastern University (NSU). NSU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Pima Community College - Department of Online Tourism Training
Pima Community College offers a comprehensive web-based tourism training program. Basic Certificate in Tourism Operations includes six online courses that can be taken at any time:
- Intro to Tourism
- Computerized Reservations I & II
- Geography
- Leisure Delivery Products - Tour Planning, Cruise Sales and Marketing, Ecotourism and Park Management
- Tourism Sales and Marketing
All courses are transferable to Arizona State University and count toward a four year degree in Recreation and Tourism Mangement. The program is certified by the American Society of Travel Agents and the Institute of Certified Travel Agents.
psycheu.com
psychceu.com offers online and self-study continuing education units for psychologists, psychotherapists, marriage and family therapists, counselors, social workers, play therapists and nurses. Here are a few of the many online topics available:
- Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Ridiculously Simple
- Body Sense: Getting Your Past off Your Plate
- The Art and Science of Psychopharmacology for Psychotherapists
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Supervision
- Integrative Brief Therapy
- Shorter-Term Treatments For Borderline Personality Disorders
Accreditation: California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners; National Board for Certified Counselors; Board of Registered Nursing; National Association of Social Workers; The Association for Play Therapy; The Texas Board of Social Work Examiners; Sandplay Therapists of America.
Sales Training 101
SalesTraining101.com offers online sales training for sales professionals and managers. Through this e-learning course you will learn the IMPACT Selling System. The course provides instructional video, a manual, downloadable handbooks, quizzes, a personal report system and more.
Simulation Exams
Simulation Exams provides practice tests for CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, A+, Network+, Server+, MCSE, CheckPoint and several others that help test your preparedness for taking the actual certification exam. Each test is based on respective vendors published objectives and designed to help you attain certification.
Staffordshire University
The Sustainability and Environment Programme provided by Staffordshire University (United Kingdom) offers you a choice of online modules that you can build into carefully structured distance learning postgraduate awards, which include:
- The Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) in Environmental Management and Protection
- The MSc. in Water and Environmental Management
- The MSc. in Pollution Management
- The MSc. in Sustainability and Environmental Management
- The MA in Sustainable Development
Staffordshire University also offers individual Distance Learning Modules which you can take and build up credit toward a Distance Learning Award. Note that two weekend workshops must be attended each year. Accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment.
UniversalClass.com
This instructional short story course will explore and illustrate techniques useful in tapping your creative energy. Students will learn the basic terminology of writing short fiction and the elements of fiction. Engaging the senses, Point of View, Characterization, and Conflict are a few of the topics covered. The goal for this writing class will be to complete at least one short story with detailed writing lessons and to gain the confidence to forge head. Instructor comments are highlighted throughout your graded assignments.
University of Georgia, Center for Continuing Education
University of Georgia, Center for Continuing Education offers the following online certificate program in marketing:
- Certificate in Principles of Marketing Research
The first program of its kind, this course teaches the core body of knowledge of marketing research. Designed primarily for people with some experience in the field who want to understand the entire research process, it will also benefit those making a transition to a new position within the industry or those who want to enter the profession.
The Marketing Research Association sponsored the development of the project in conjunction with The University of Georgia. It is endorsed by ESOMAR, the World Association of Research Professionals, and is supported by the American Marketing Association and the Advertising Research Foundation.
University of Georgia, Center for Continuing Education
University of Georgia, Center for Continuing Education offers the "Concepts in Clinical Pharmacokinetics" program, developed in collaboration with the American Society of Healthsystem Pharmacists (ASHP). This 15 week intensive, seminar-format course will provide pharmacists and others in the pharmaceutical industry with a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of absorption, distribution, metabolization, and elimination of drugs from the human body. The University of Georgia will award 20 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to students who successfully complete the lesson assignments and quizzes, and The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists will award 20 CPEs to students who successfully complete the final examination.
University of Georgia, Center for Continuing Education
University of Georgia, Center for Continuing Education offers the following program in turfgrass management:
- Principles of Turfgrass Management
This course is designed for all professionals in this fast-growing industry, including those affiliated with private lawn care companies, public parks and recreation areas, school grounds, sod production, landscape management firms, golf courses, cemeteries, athletic fields, and other public and private turf facilities.
Successful completion earns the designation "Certified Turfgrass Professional." The Georgia Center also offers certification for those who wish to pursue a series of college credit courses in turfgrass management and related subjects.
University of Georgia, Center for Continuing Education
University of Georgia, Center for Continuing Education offers the following professional development courses:
- "Managing Difficult Kids In Inclusive Classes" is designed to help a K-12 general or special education teacher reflect on how to avoid power plays with aggressive children, as well as how to use a self-monitoring intervention to increase a student's attention to task.
- "Classroom Structure: Alleviating Behavior Problems" is designed to help a beginning or veteran teacher on several issues dealing with the structure and organization of the classroom that will assist in decreasing disciplinary problems.
Upon successful completion of each course, you are awarded a Certificate of Completion and 1 CEU from the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education as well as 1 SDU from the Department of Education, College of Education, University of Georgia.
WebDelSol - Algonkian Fiction Workshops
WebDelSol, an on-line literary community, has launched the on-line writing classes, the Algonkian Fiction Workshops. Each novel and short story workshop has a rigorous and challenging ten week syllabus. Workshops are lead by an experienced writer and teacher. Each course will also have an agent or editor in residence as well as an advisory editor available for students as an additional resource. The class is available to individuals, from the beginning writer to the more established writer.
Western CPE
Sponsored by The University of Montana School of Business Administration, Western CPE provides online continuing professional education to accountants. The Online Tax Library contains several downloadable courses. You can take 20 separate courses with up to 400 continuing professional education credits. All courses individually offer 16, 24, or 32 CPE's. Each course is followed by an examination in a multiple choice format separated into 8-hour CPE modules. Western CPE is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy as a Quality Assurance sponsor of continuing professional education.
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Angela Lovett
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