Online Career Training

If you have ever thought about an online education to further your current career, or to get training for a new career, now is a great time to get started. In the past, some people may have thought that an online education was not of the same quality as a “traditional” education, and that it was similar to one of those “mail order” degrees. This is no longer the case.

In fact, many public and private universities offer online education courses and degree programs in addition to the many other strictly online universities. You can get anything from an associate’s degree to a doctorate online and you can also get technical college degrees. For those who are not looking for an online education degree program, but just to update their professional knowledge there are many opportunities there as well.

It stands to reason that one of the more popular online education offerings is computer training. You can get a degree in computer programming, or many other different computer related degrees which will put you into one of the fastest growing career fields. As you will discover many employers and businesses are coming to respect and seek out graduates who participate in these types of degree programs.

But, for those who are not interested in computers as a career, you can find online education degree programs for everything from education to marketing. No matter what level you are starting at-high school graduate to doctoral candidate, you can find courses that will meet your needs.

If you already have a degree and are not looking for another one, you can always update your knowledge and skills with an online education course that is geared specifically for continuing education. You can update your computer skills; get recertification training for teachers, and so on and so on. The possibilities are nearly endless.

There are several advantages to pursuing a degree or training online. You can do it at your own speed in your own time. While a degree at a traditional university or college may take 2 to 4 years, you can cut that time short or stretch it out as needed. You can get loans, financial aid and flexible financing just as you would at any other school. Just be sure that the online university is accredited and that your online credits will be recognized in your chosen industry or career field. Get online and get ahead!

Online Courses, Training and Education

Looking for online learning and education? World Wide Learn puts the world of learning at your fingertips, and no matter where you are, you can quickly and efficiently find hundreds of online courses and training with our award-winning, easy-to-navigate directory.

Take a course for personal development, to pursue a hobby, train for a new career, brush up on your business skills or just for the heck of it! Learning has never been easier or more convenient. Thousands of courses in hundreds of topics are available online, allowing you to explore your area of interest at your own pace.

Why Should You Get Your Degree Online?

A college degree is becoming an even more critical component of success in most fields these days. Your degree represents the mastery of a body of knowledge and is a symbol of your level of dedication to your profession.

Even in a profession where a degree is not necessary, earning a college degree supplies you with skills and a competitive advantage that will open doors to your future and expand your earning potential.

Many of us, especially those of us who are already employed full time, cannot take the time off to pursue a full degree in school. Earning your degree online or through distance learning brings education into your office or home so you can learn at your own pace, at your own time and at your convenience.

You can earn a recognized degree from a well-known university or college online, even if that school is across town, across the nation or across the world. All you need is the desire to succeed.

Top Reasons for Studying Online

-         Learn on your own schedule
- No traveling to campus
- Study at your own pace
- Courses are available 24/7
- Study at home, work, or on the road
- Read materials online or download them
- Wide range of online degrees to meet your needs
- Wide range of prices to fit your budget
- Wide range of online universities to choose from
- Demonstrates solid grasp of Internet skills to potential employers

View online degrees by level or online degrees by subject (a full alphabetical listing of subjects is also useful).

The Power of E-Learning

World Wide Learn is the world's largest online directory of education

E-Learning Basics

In today's global society, learning is required throughout our lives - not only to remain competitive in job markets, but also to enhance our individual participation in culture and society. We need to learn new skills, we need further training for existing skills and we need new and faster ways to learn these skills.

Enter e-learning - a viable and effective method that leverages the internet to deliver anytime/anywhere learning to individual or corporate learners. From rich multimedia instruction to online community and discussion, e-learning has the power to increase access to education and training, while reducing learning costs.

Spend More Time Learning - Less Time Searching

Professionals and individuals who need flexible education programs look to World Wide Learn for trusted access to a wide variety of e-learning solutions. These include online courses, accredited degree programs, professional continuing education, and learning resources in 376 subject areas offered by educational institutions, companies and individuals from all over the world.

World Wide Learn's award-winning site puts the power of e-learning at your fingertips - all in one place. No matter where you are, you can quickly and efficiently find hundreds of online degrees, courses, training, tutorials, workshops, and other educational resources.

Our mission is to help you find the e-learning courses and online education resources you need as quickly and easily as possible. Your time is precious and to that end, World Wide Learn strives to provide you with relevant online educational sites, fast-loading pages, and categorized topics with easy navigation. We keep your desired destination no more than a click away.

Why E-Learning is for You

Some of the key benefits of e-learning include:

• Learning on your schedule, at your convenience
• Access learning from your home or workplace
• Multimedia technology, community and discussion offer a total learning experience that parallels traditional classroom instruction
• You choose your learning style - self-paced or instructor-led
• Wide range of pricing choices to fit your budget
• Development of new job skills or training for a new job
• Provides an opportunity to interact with learners worldwide
• Learning for fun, personal enrichment or just so you can finally win a round of Trivial Pursuit!

Our E-Learning Students Speak Out

E-Learning Earns "Two Thumbs Up"

Diane Ellis
Executive Administrative Assistant, Marketing
Florence, Kentucky
Goal: To earn an MBA or Paralegal Certification

Diane Ellis has always loved to learn. With today's modern technology, she has discovered a convenient, new way to indulge this love - it's called e-learning and it's all done from her computer over the Internet. Since catching the e-learning bug in 1999, Diane has already taken three e-learning courses - 'Writing Children's Books,' 'How the Brain Works' and 'Microsoft® Access.' And her plans are getting bigger - next, she hopes to pursue an MBA or, perhaps, a specialized paralegal program.

"I have a very busy life with my work and my family, and could never be locked into a restrictive class schedule," says Diane. "Besides, I love the fact that when I take an online course, I get to interact with people from all over the world. It is absolutely fascinating, and a wonderful opportunity to grow and learn. I'm glad that I found WorldWideLearn - they feature all of the resources I need to pursue my love of learning."

For those considering e-learning, Diane gives it two thumbs up. "It's the only way to go for older students," explains Diane. "We can't just put our lives and responsibilities on hold while we further our education. WorldWideLearn makes it easy to find the courses we want that fit perfectly around a hectic schedule."

Online Programs Offer Caliber AND Convenience

Trish Flanders BSN, RN, C
Information Technology Educator/Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Goal: To earn an MS in Education

Trish Flanders is an accomplished professional as an Information Technology Educator at Borgess Health Alliance, where she employs her nursing and education background to construct and deliver instructor-led and online staff education. She is always looking to achieve more and to learn more, and has taken many software courses online - including e-Learning, PowerPoint, nursing continuing education and Dreamweaver.

Trish is extremely happy with the e-learning format, especially since she can learn at her own pace on her own time. Recently, she took her e-learning experience a step further. After searching the WorldWideLearn e-learning directory, she enrolled in Capella University's online program to earn her Master of Science in Education. After just one class, she became convinced of both the caliber and convenience of the Capella online program.

"Before signing up for an e-learning course, I would recommend that students do a lot of looking and research to find the best class and program for them," says Trish. "WorldWideLearn is a great tool for accomplishing this, because it's a centralized directory with terrific breadth and depth. There is so much available on the Internet today, and it's great to have a resource like WorldWideLearn to help you make an informed decision about your education goals."

Trish also has some tips for prospective e-learners. "To help with the costs, check with your employers to see if they are willing to reimburse part or all of the tuition fees," explains Trish. "And don't forget to look for any grants and scholarships, outside of work too."

Our Commitment to You

WWL Quality Assurance

Pursuing higher education is one of the most important decisions you'll make - for your life, for your career. World Wide Learn understands that and is committed to providing you with only the highest quality online education and distance learning opportunities and resources.

Unlike other online education directories, we refuse to list and/or partner with unaccredited schools. Each university or college offering academic programs featured on WorldWideLearn.com is accredited by governing bodies recognized under the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) http://www.chea.org.

Why Should You Care About Accreditation?

Two compelling reasons:

1. Your Career Path
   More and more human resources departments are checking on both current and prospective employees' education credentials. If you have a degree from an unrecognized institution, you run the risk of either being not considered for employment; or passed over for career advancement.
2. Your Education Path
   Academic credits from an unaccredited school will not be accepted for transfer to an accredited school. For example, say you've obtained your undergraduate degree from an unaccredited school and a few years down the road you decide you'd like to further your education either for career advancement or career change. You apply to a graduate level program at an accredited school. Your previous credits will not be accepted. So your "degree" is worthless and you've wasted both your time and money.

For whatever personal reason you choose to pursue post-secondary education, don't shortchange yourself. You deserve a quality education, not just for now but for your future.

Visit our Accreditation Answers section to learn more about accreditation.

Why Choose World Wide Learn?

Hundreds of hours of research go into the creation and updating of the World Wide Learn directory. Each online and distance learning resource listed on our site is reviewed by our staff and has been chosen based on a set of stringent guidelines.

The selection process encompasses the following criteria:

Credit Courses and Programs:

• University and college level courses and programs must be accredited by a governing body recognized under CHEA
• Accreditation statement must be clearly stated on the institution website.
• Credit-bearing course providers must be authorized by their respective regulatory bodies.
• The education resource must be delivered online or via distance learning, residency requirements stated clearly, and available to adult learners worldwide where possible.
• Course or program description, registration and other pertinent information must be clearly represented and easily located.
• Excellence in navigation and organization
• Excellence in design and layout
• Content must be of high quality
• Superior site bandwidth capabilities

Non Credit Courses and Programs:

• Personal development and general interest course providers must state whether they offer any certificate of completion or similar upon course completion.
• The education resource must be delivered online or via distance learning, residency requirements stated clearly, and available to adult learners worldwide where possible.
• Course or program description, registration and other pertinent information must be clearly represented and easily located.
• E-commerce sites must clearly state course or training pricing.
• E-commerce sites must have clear and professional purchase procedure.
• E-commerce sites must have refund policy and/or guarantee clearly stated.
• Excellence in navigation and organization
• Excellence in design and layout
• Content must be of high quality
• Superior site bandwidth capabilities

 Courtesy of: www.worldwidelearn.com