by Susan Aaron Ever wonder what e-learning is really like? Do you have what it takes to be a successful online learner? Cheryl Shutt and Geoff Maffett, who have both taken master’s-level classes at the University of Illinois Online, and Ben Smith, a business student at the University of Phoenix, share their experience and offer their advice for learning virtually. The Realities of Virtual Learning It’s Hard Work. There’s a...

I am neither a risk taker nor am I very brave. Most of my career changes have been forced – either by layoff, or in the last case, by company bankruptcy. I was in Human Resources at the time, so I had to layoff most of the other employees. When my work was finished I had to start looking for a new job. Although it was a traumatic time in my life I found a better and more satisfying position that I would never have sought if I was not...

Here’s How: Keep up with what’s happening in the employment world Be cognizant of the best industries and employers for job seekers Be aware of the options available given your skills and experience Continually upgrade your knowledge and skills to stay marketable Never stop learning – learn about anything and everything you can Stay up-to-date on technology Network with others in your industry and other job seekers Be flexible...

Is Your Online Degree Marketable? How do you know if your online degree is marketable? Will it really be accepted by academic admissions officers or potential employers? Cyberschools never mention this potential marketing challenge, but it’s out there, and you should be ready to face it. Realize the Potential Marketing Challenge. Don’t be fooled! The explosion in communications and Internet technologies is real. But always know that,...

Like Dodge City in the old West,online education represents wide-open, wild country. In continuing education, career training or in any area where no professional standards exist, anyone can establish their own certification standards and open a spurious educational institution. Nobody can do much about it. Even the term university itself is not well defined or governed by any regulation in the United States, or around the world. It’s not...

What kind of people get their degree online? Students are career-oriented professionals: 20% are executives or owners of their own businesses, 30% are middle managers in business and industry, and 44% are technical or licensed professionals. How do you get in? Students must be at least 23 years old, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and be employed. They must complete the University of Phoenix’s proctored Comprehensive Cognitive...

Here’s How: Welcome to the world of higher education economics. Realize right now that an inherent part of the going-to-school-planning process is severe sticker shock. “I can’t afford it,” is the number one reason given for not returning to school. We’ll discuss later why this doesn’t have to be true. For now, keep two things in mind: Hefty sticker prices aren’t etched in stone. Schools routinely...

This page provides a directory of vocational, technical and trade education websites, resources and links. Getting Your Degree Online Keeping Up in The Job Market How to Tune Up Your Career An Insiders Look at Online Learning Selling Your Online Degree in Hostile Markets The Cost of Your Online Degree Online Degree Mills Technical-Schools-Guide.com offers one of the most comprehensive state-by-state directories of 4-year universities, 2-year...