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"The More You Learn The More You Are"
Issue # 37 - September 4, 2002
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In this Issue
- What's New
- New Online Education Partners
- New Programs from our Education Partners
- WorldWideLearn.com Training
- Sessions.edu Extends Tuition Offer
- New Additions to World Wide Learn
What's New!
Happy Back-to-School!
I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing summer. There was no relaxing here at World Wide Learn (unfortunately for me!); we've now added 10 new degree program categories. You'll find quite a number of new degree programs in these categories, so use the links below to browse your area of interest:
We're also working on a new E-Learning Reference section which will include information on accreditation, and all things related to learning online. We'll have this new section ready by the next issue so watch this space for more info!
Our Featured Education Partners
Meet our Newest Online Education and Training partners:
British Columbia Institute of Technology
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) offers the following online certificate programs in Web Technologies:
- Web Technologies Associate Certificate Program
- Web Technologies Full Certificate Program
The Web Technologies Certificate Programs are delivered entirely online. BCIT's programs are fully accredited by the Ministry of Advanced Education of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, and the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.
Liberty University
Liberty University is a Christian academic community in the tradition of evangelical institutions of higher education and offers the following undergraduate and graduate degree programs via distance learning:
- Associate of Arts in General Studies
- Associate of Arts in Religion
- Bachelor of Science in Business
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Bachelor of Science in Religion
- Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies
- Master of Arts in Counseling
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Education
- Master of Arts in Religion
- Master of Divinity
- The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
- Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling
Instruction is sent to you on videotapes that you can view at your own pace. Via Blackboard, you can access individual lessons, have real-time interaction with other students taking the same course, utilize links to online resources, and receive immediate feedback from professors. Graduate programs require residency hours. Liberty University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.
Melusine-AromAlchemy.com - Aromatherapy Classes
Learn how using essential oils can improve aspects of your life, help you realize your individual potential and manifest what you truly desire. Arom'Alchemy offers a wide range of online and email classes, including:
- Awaken Your Sexual Spirit! Aromas & Rituals To Spice Up Your Sex Life
- Aromas & Weight Loss: Discover Healthy & Effective Ways to Lose Weight Effortlessly
- Make Your Own Cosmetics
- Attract Financial Prosperity
- Break-Up Survival: Transform Heartache into Happiness
- Love Yourself: Aromas & Rituals to Radiate Inner Beauty
- Aromatherapy for Emotional & Spiritual Well-Being: Aromas and the Chakras
- Introduction to Custom Blending
- Advanced Custom Blending
- Foundations of Aromatherapy
- Level 2: Holistic Aromatherapy
All Melusine aromatherapy courses are well-suited for individuals, as well as health care professionals, massage therapists, life coaches and other professionals who wish to incorporate essential oils into their practice. Each course includes a certificate of completion as well as a transcript of hours. Classes are also tax deductible.
New Degrees and Courses from our Education Partners:
Touro University
Touro University International offers the following online degree programs in education:
- Master of Arts in Education
- M.A. in Education - Teaching & Instruction
- M.A. in Education - Educational Leadership
- M.A. in Education - Higher Education
- M.A. in Education - E-Learning
- PhD in Educational Leadership / Higher education Leadership
- PhD in Educational Leadership / K-12 Leadership
- PhD in Educational Leadership / E-Learning Leadership
There are no residency requirements for these programs. Touro University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
ITT Technical Institute
The ITT Technical Institute in Indianapolis, Indiana offers the following online bachelor degree programs:
- Bachelor of Science / Technical Project Management for Electronic Commerce
This program encompasses technical aspects of conducting business on the Internet, as well as technical project management skills that can help turn a good idea into a business reality. This online degree allows students the flexibility to participate when it is convenient to them.
- Bachelor of Science / Information Systems Security
Employees with knowledge of information systems security are now considered to be an important part of many information technology infrastructure teams. Rather than teach only the business or strategic planning side of information systems security, ITT Tech's program covers both management and technical aspects of this field. These are the kinds of skills that can be valuable in today's digital marketplace.
The ITT Technical Institute in Indianapolis, Indiana is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), which is an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
JER Group, Inc. (onlineworkshops)
A leader in distance education since 1994, JER Group, Inc. (onlineworkshops) offers over 350 online and interactive courses and tutorials as well as over 12 certificate programs. New courses and certificates include:
- Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate Program
- Overview of Legal Nurse Consulting
- An Entrepreneur's Guide To Starting A Medical Billing Company
- Medical Terminology Training
- OSHA 8-Hour Hazwoper Refresher Porter Delete
- DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Porter Delete
- Hazardous Waste Management and Shipping for Environmental Professionals
- Over 110 PC Computing courses
Students who complete their online course of study can earn Continuing Education Credit and Certification from any given number of JER's partner educational institutions.
Purchase any JER Group, Inc. course through WorldWideLearn.com and you'll receive a 10% discount!
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/.
New Additions to World Wide Learn
Acadia University
Acadia University, Nova Scotia, Canada offers the following education degree in curriculum studies:
- Master of Education in Curriculum Studies
Available online or independent study, the program focuses on the application of information and communication technologies to teaching and learning in schools and other educational contexts. Curriculum Studies allows for concentrations in the areas of Learning and Technology; Cultural and Media Studies; Science, Math and Technology; or Inclusive Education. Although there is no residency requirement, a two-week Summer Institute is offered each year in July at Acadia University in which a student can pick up two of the ten courses required for the program.
Acadia is a recognized Canadian university of high academic standing.
Calyptus Consulting Group, Inc.
Calyptus Consulting Group offers online interactive courses designed to provide essential supply management skills and knowledge. Here are a few of the online supply management courses available:
- Creating Value for the Organization
- Strategic Sourcing
- Commodity Management
- Supplier Evaluation and Feedback
- Supplier Development
- Mastering the Supply Management Tools
All online courses are approved for continuing education units (CEUs) that may be applied toward National Association of Purchasing Management/Institute for Supply Management's C.P.M. certification and/or A.P.P. accreditation program requirements.
flexstudy.com
flexstudy.com offers online self-study business courses by the American Management Association Communication, a division of the American Management Association. Self-Study courses include topics Communications, Supervision, Team Building, Customer Service, Time Management, Accounting, Human Resources and much more.
Florida State University
Florida State University offers many online bachelor completion programs and master's degrees including the following:
- Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Science
- Bachelor of Science in Information Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Social Science
- Master of Science / Master of Arts in Information Studies
- Master of Science in Instructional Systems -- major in Open & Distance Learning
- Masters of Science in Management with a major in Risk Management/Insurance
- Master of Science in Social Work
Florida State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schoools.
InterActive! Internet Traffic School
InterActive! Internet Traffic School is an on-line traffic school with interactive games. This Internet traffic school program will help you clear traffic citations from your driving records. Approved by the California Traffic Safety Institute and the Coordinated Court Services (California).
Learntelecoms
Learntelecoms extensive range of interactive, mulitmedia e-learning courses cover various technical aspects of modern telecommunications networks. Topics covered include ATM, SDH, C7 signalling, optical fibre, principles of telecoms, GSM and 3G mobile networks, and IP networks. Learntelecoms courses are available on CDROM or can be downloaded over the Internet.
Oralin Centre - Free Tutorials for Psychic Development
Oralin Centre offers over 33 different online tutorials that you can take to help develop your psychic abilities and inner guidance. These are self-study courses are for anyone interested in expanding their awareness. Free support is available as needed.
The Paint Basket
The Paint Basket offers free online art lessons in oils, watercolor, pastels and more. Free tutorials include painting cosmos flowers, visualising abstract paintings and painting wild waves.
Platointeractive Virtual Academy
Platointeractive Virtual Academy (Ontario, Canada) is a fully web based private secondary school for students located around the world. Courses are led by a trained certified teacher in a combination of asynchroneous and synchroneous delivery. Note that classes commence in October and January. A registered and inspected private school with the Ontario Ministry of Education. Courses meet the new Ontario Ministry curriculum guidelines and high school credit is awarded upon completion of each course.
Real Estate Express
Real Estate Express offers online real estate licence courses and online real estate continuing education courses. Here are just a few of the many online real estate continuing education courses available:
- Diversity
- Risky Business
- Environmental Issues
- Ethics
- Fair Housing
- Property Management
- Residential Finance
- Customer Service
- Working with Seniors
Approved by the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO).
Sagemont Virtual School
The Sagemont Virtual School offers flexible, quality colleg-prep education to high school students around the globe. Courses are delivered via the Web using E-Education's platform using a blend of asynchronous delivery with real-time teaching. Students are supported through phone communication, electronic whiteboarding, online conferencing, chats, collaborative projects and threaded discussions. There is no residency requirment. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation.
smile-on.com
Smile-on.com is an independently funded European website offering online dental information, continuing education and commercial opportunities. Here are some of the many continuing education courses available:
- Mind The Gap
- Dam It! It's Easy
- Employment Law For Dentists
- Posterior Direct Resin Restorations
- Tooth Whitening: The Whole Story
- CARISOLV- Chemomechanical caries removal system
Note that you will have to register (free) to access the site.
Step-by-Step Copywriting Course
The Step-by-Step Copywriting Course is an online course in copywriting that teaches you the following:
- most important (and most overlooked) aspect of copywriting
- the 4 personalities of your customer and how to get each to respond to your copy
- how to choose between long and short copy (long is NOT always better)
- the 6 proven headline styles and how to write each of them
- 21 words that make your headline POP!
- the 7 steps for turning features into sales generating benefits
- how to add emotional triggers that increase the desire to buy
- 17 proven freebies you can give away with your offer
- 4 ways to increase consumer confidence and increase sales
- 5 special considerations for Web copy that can make or break your sales
- how to write Web copy that dominates the search engines
Students of this course will also be invited to participate in live telephone calls where questions are answered directly by a successful copywriter with over 17 years experience who has helped countless others generate sale after sale.
University of California, Irvine (UCI)
The University of California, Irvine offers this online interactive master's degree in criminology:
- Master of Advanced Study (M.A.S.) in Criminology, Law and Society (CLS)
Prepares professionals for leadership positions within the criminal justice and legal communities. The curriculum emphasizes theoretical and practical applications that serve as an excellent pathway to career advancement. It also provides a solid foundation from which to pursue advanced study in this field. The 52-unit curriculum emphasizes theoretical and practical applications. Note that the first class is an accelerated one-week course requiring a one week residency at UCI.
Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
The University of Texas at Austin's Software Quality Institute
The University of Texas at Austin's Software Quality Institute offers the following online certificate program:
- Software Project Management Certificate
The Software Project Management Certificate (SWPM) is an online program that unites the principles of project management, engineering and quality into one comprehensive view. You will learn to apply proper metrics to improve process and product and gain an enhanced perspective on people management and leadership while utilizing industry's best practices. This course is available to the public or can be customized for corporations and is especially well-adapted for globally dispersed teams.
The curriculum is designed to prepare students to pursue further certifications such as the Project Management Professional (PMP) and the Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) certifications. The SWPM is an approved Project Management Institute (PMI) Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.).
Thanks for reading!
"Still Learning"
Angela Lovett
Publisher
World Wide Learn
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