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"The More You Learn The More You Are"
Issue # 28 - December 5, 2001
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In this Issue
- What's New
- Our Featured Education Partners
- eLearning Offers from our Partners
- WorldWideLearn.com Training
- New Additions to World Wide Learn
- Required Reading
- Course Contest!
What's New!
New Categories
WorldWideLearn continues to grow and I've got some new categories to tell you about this month. The Online Degrees category has been broken out into 2 new ones: Associate Degrees and Bachelor Degrees:
Online Associate Degree Programs
Online associate degree programs offered by leading colleges and universities. Subject areas include: liberal arts, history, literature, humanities, economics, english, social sciences, and more.
Online Bachelor Degree Programs
Online bachelor of arts degrees, bachelor of science degrees and undergraduate certificate programs in business, accounting, criminal justice, management, information systems, marketing and more.
The former Medical Education category has been broken out into the following 3 categories:
Online Nursing Degrees
Online nursing degree programs: RN to BSN completion programs, Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs, Master of Science in Nursing programs, and certificate programs for nurses.
Health and Medical Degrees
Online associate, bachelor, master and doctorate degree programs in health administration, pharmacy, psychology, healthcare, nutrition, dietetics, public health, and more.
Online CME and CE Courses
Online continuing medical education - CME and CE courses for nurses, doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals.
National Recognition
World Wide Learn receives national recognition in the following publications! This week World Wide Learn is featured as EducationNews.org's site of the week. World Wide Learn is also featured in an article in the December issue of Entrepreneur.com online magazine.
Happy Holidays!
World Wide Learn Wishes You a Beautiful Holiday Season Filled with Happiness, Peace & Love and the Very Best of Everything (including eLearning!) in the Year 2002!
Our Featured Education Partners
World Wide Learn is pleased to introduce our newest education and training partners:
Capella University
The School of Education and Professional Development at Capella University offers accredited online degree programs in education with many areas of specialization to choose from. Available programs include:
- MS in Training and Development / General Program
- MS in Education General Program
- PhD in Education / General Program
- PhD in Education / Instructional Design for Online Learning
- PhD in Education / Adult Education
- PhD in Education / Higher Educational Administration
- PhD in Education / Elementary and Secondary Educational Administration
- PhD in Education / Teaching and Learning
- Adult Education Certificate Programs
- K-12 Continuing Education Courses
Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, Member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Visit the site for a complete list of degree programs.
National Technological University
National Technological University (NTU) is a unique accredited institution committed to providing "best in class" higher education via distance-learning technologies, and is a powerhouse in the e-learning arena resulting from the combination of two highly-regarded education and training organizations - National Technological University and PBS The Business & Technology Network (Public Broadcasting System).
NTU offers 19 master's degrees online and via distance learning methods. A complete list can be found thru the link above. NTU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
eLearning Offers from our Partners
We're also excited to announce special discounts and offers from our Partners just for World Wide Learn visitors! Browse the following descriptions for a brief overview of available courses and programs with the applicable special offers or visit the sites for more information:
Real Life Accounting
The Basics for Non-Accountants in 20 Hours or Less. Real Life Accounting is a quick and easy self-tutorial accounting course that teaches only the accounting you need, in plain english with no textbook or instructor required and is filled with useful business and tax tips.
Purchase the Real Life Accounting for Non-Accountants course through World Wide Learn and you'll save $20 on the course price!.
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:
http://training.worldwidelearn.com/course_list
The fixed price is good for the whole year and all courses can be viewed and downloaded after payment at no extra cost. This is one of the best training values you'll find. To try a sample course, view some screenshots or just learn more - click here: http://training.worldwidelearn.com/.
P.P.S. This would also make a great Christmas Gift or Stocking Stuffer!
New Additions to World Wide Learn
New in Bachelor Degrees
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-bachelor/index.html
University of Illinois at Springfield
University of Illinois at Springfield offers an online Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. The Liberal Studies degree is a 60-hour undergraduate degree program that provides years three and four of a four-year baccalaureate degree. The program emphasizes the integration of broad learning categories with a variety of instructional methods to form a well-rounded and individualized educational experience. The online program format enables learners to complete coursework using the latest networked information technologies for increased access to educational resources, advisers, and materials. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
New in Business Degrees
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/business-degrees.htm
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Institute of Technology offers the following online degree programs in business and management:
- Master of Public Administration
- M.S. Acquisition and Contract Management
- M.S. Human Resources Management
- M.S. Logistics Management
- M.S. Management (several concentrations to choose from)
- M.S. Materiel Acquisition Management
- M.S. Operations Research
- M.S. Project Management
Florida Tech is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
University of Illinois Online
University of Illinois Online offers the following online programs in business and management:
- Career Specialist Studies Certificate
- E-Business E-Commerce Online Certificate Program
- Employment Specialist Studies Certificate
- Global Human Resource Development Master's Degree
- Online Certificate in Nonprofit Management
- Professional Development Sequence in Financial Engineering and Risk Management Certificate
Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
New in CME and CE Courses
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/medical-education.htm
HealthStream
HealthStream's continuing education products provide high-quality clinical information designed to help you improve the quality of care your patients receive. Continuing education courses are available for the following:
- Physicians and Surgeons
- Emergency Medical Services
- Nursing
- Primary Care
- Radiology
HealthStream offers online courses, CD-ROMs, and live events and are an easy access, cost-effective way to learn from world-class healthcare education providers.
New in College Courses
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/college-courses.htm
Utah State University
USU Online offers a wide range of online college courses. Areas of study include: first year courses, business, textile science, computer science, writing, technical writing, linguistics, biology, history, music, algebra and more. Two types of online courses offered: semester based and independent study.
New in Graduate Degree Programs
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-master/index.html
The George Washington University
The George Washington University offers the following online graduate degree programs:
- Accelerated Master of Tourism Administration
- Master of Arts in Education and Human Development with a specialization in Educational Technology Leadership
- Master of Science in Project Management
The George Washington University is accredited by its regional accrediting agency, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois Graduate School of Library and Information Science extends its top-ranked, ALA-accredited master's degree program to students through the distance learning scheduling option called LEEP. Advanced technologies provide live, Web-based instruction: students hear faculty as they speak; they see slides and other graphics, and hear music and audio clips, as the professor discusses them; they "chat" with the professor and each other. The program is accredited by the American Library Association.
New in Health & Medical Degrees
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/medical-degrees.htm
University of Illinois Online
University of Illinois Online offers a wide range of continuing education courses, programs as well as online degrees; including:
- Antithrombosis Management Service Certificate Program
- CME Online - Specialty Needs for Primary Care Physicians
- School Nurse Certificate Program
- The Continuation Curriculum Option (CCO) pathway to the Doctor of Pharmacy
- GME Core Curriculum
- Health Information Management Certificate Program
Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The George Washington University
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences offers a variety of programs in Health Sciences via distance learning. Programs include:
- Clinical Research Administration Certificate Program
- Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program
- Hematology for Clinical Laboratory Science Certificate Program
- End of Life Care Certificate Program
- BS in Health Sciences / Clinical Research Administration
- BS in Health Sciences / Clinical Management and Leadership
- BS in Health Sciences / Emergency Health Services
- MS in Health Sciences / Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics
- MS in Health Sciences / Clinical Research Administration
- MS in Health Sciences / End of Life Care
- MS in Health Sciences / Practice Management
Programs incorporate videotapes, audio tapes, the Internet, printed study guides, textbooks, and/or CD-ROM. Most courses use the Internet/WWW to facilitate class discussion and interaction. The George Washington University is accredited by its regional accrediting agency, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
New in IT & Computer Science Degree Programs
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/computer-degrees.htm
Central Connecticut State University
Central Connecticut State University offers an online Master of Science in Data Mining, the first such University program in the world. Self-study or instructor-led: All courses designed and taught by full-time Ph.D. faculty specialists. Accreditation information: Licensed by the Board of Governors of Higher Education, State of Connecticut.
University of Illinois at Springfield
University of Illinois at Springfield offers an online Master of Science degree in Management Information Systems. The MS degree program in Management Information Systems (MIS) Department is specifically focused on providing a balance between technical skills and knowledge of business functions and processes. The MIS Online program showcases faculty who bring real-world experience to a curriculum designed to integrate business and management concepts with information technology. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
New in Linux Training
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/linux.htm
Caldera eLearning
Caldera International, Inc. provides a large collection of Linux and Unix courses available via the web. Linux training titles include:
- Introduction to OpenLinux
- Caldera Open UNIX 8 Administration I
- Caldera Open UNIX 8 Administration II
- Shell Programming for System Administrators
- Introduction to SCO UNIX Systems
- UnixWare 7 Administration I
- UnixWare 7 Administration II
- UnixWare 7 CUSA Courses
- SCO OpenServer 5 Administration I
- SCO OpenServer 5 Administration IIa & IIb
- SCO OpenServer 5 CUSA Courses
Caldera eLearning products incorporate 24/7 access; online study guides, module review sessions, course quizzes; discussion groups; web based internet class email; online practice labs; interactive real-time chat rooms; and technical support mentoring.
New in Language Courses
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/language-courses.htm
Norquest College - TOEIC Prep On-Line
NorQuest College can help you achieve your best in TOEIC - the international standard for proficiency in English. The TOEIC Prep On-Line course will give you a valuable head start for the TOEIC test. You'll improve your English skills and your TOEIC test scores. Norquest College offers one of the Internet's best databases of TOEIC test questions and graduates of NorQuest's TOEIC Prep course get consistently higher test scores than other test takers worldwide. Talk TOEIC with a qualified instructor and your on-line classmates. Get involved in TOEIC discussions and share test-taking tips.
New in Online MBA Programs
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-mba/index.html
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Institute of Technology offers a Master of Business Administration via online distance education, and includes the following concentrations:
- Acquisition and Contract Management Concentration
- eBusiness Concentration
- Human Resources Management Concentration
- Information Systems Concentration
Courses are delivered online via the Internet using Blackboard and are available to individuals as well as corporations. Florida Tech is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Franklin University
Franklin University offers an online Master of Business Administration. With the 17 month program and 6-week courses, students can enter the program at multiple points along the academic calendar. Two 3-day residencies are required. Franklin is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.
New in Personal Development
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/personal-development.htm
Introduction to Genealogy
Introduction to Genealogy offered by the National Genealogical Society is an online course for those who have done little, if any, research on their families. It is open to anyone who wishes to enroll. Members of the National Genealogical Society (NGS) receive a tuition discount. Students will learn how to:
- record genealogical information
- get started with information in family and published sources
- find twentieth-century vital records
- find birth, death, and marriage information for ancestors who lived in earlier centuries
- use online finding aids and library catalogs
- write source citations for birth, death, and marriage information
Visit the site for a free course preview.
New in Professional Development
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/professional-training.htm
ESRI Virtual Campus
ESRI Virtual Campus offers GIS education and training on the Web. A large selection of courses are available in the following categories:
- GIScience
- GIS Technology
- GIS Applications
- GIS Web Workshops
A selection of courses are offered in Spanish, German, or Portugese. Some courses may qualify for CEUs.
New in Web Design Courses
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/webdesign-courses.htm
Web Typography Tutorial
Webmonkey has created this tutorial on typography for the web. The tutorial is divided into two sections. The first lesson provides an introduction to typography to give you a basic overview of how type works. The second lesson examines the challenges specific to using type on Web page: How to make it legible on a computer screen? Which type technologies do you need to master to control the fonts on your pages? You'll find answers to those questions, and more.
New in Writing Courses
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/writing-courses.htm
Break into Screenwriting
Break into Screenwriting offers tools, tutorials, insider tips and advice from experienced screenwriters to help creative writers get their stories and scripts read and recommended to the movies. The site offers resources aimed to bridge the chasm between aspiring screenwriters and the film industry.
Enter the Course Contest!
Meet the Course Sponsors:
Real Life Accounting for Non-Accountants
One lucky subscriber will win this course and learn the Basics for Non-Accountants in 20 Hours or Less. Real Life Accounting is an online, completely self-tutorial accounting course that is specifically designed for non-accountants. It teaches only the accounting you need, in plain english with no textbook or instructor required and is filled with useful business and tax tips. You'll receive a certificate of completion when you finish and ongoing support services are offered at the site.
[Special just for World Wide Learn readers - If you don't happen to win this prize but still want to take the course, just register for the course through the link above and you'll save $20 off the regular price!]
Sessions.edu
Have you ever wanted to learn web design or graphic design? Here's your chance to take a course in design for free! Sessions.edu, the first online school of design and new media, offers over 30 online courses in web design, graphic design and digital media.
Three lucky subscribers will each win one of the following introductory design courses:
- Design for Non-Designers
- Intro to Graphic Design
- Intro to Web Design
Sessions.edu has been rated as the best online school by an independent study conducted by The Open University in the UK and is nationally accredited with the Distance Education & Training Council in Washington DC. Click here to find out more about courses and certificate programs offered at Sessions.edu.
Here's How to Enter the Course Contest:
If you would like to be eligible to win one of these course prizes, simply send an email to:
CourseContest@worldwidelearn.com?subject=December_Contest
Include:
- your full name (first and last)
- email address
- which course you'd like to win (include a 2nd choice)
Cut-off for this month's contest will be the end of day Sunday, December 9, 2001, so get your entry in as soon as you read this newsletter.
Thanks and Good Luck!
Thanks for reading!
"Still Learning"
Angela Lovett
Publisher
World Wide Learn
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