Distance Learning Online - Distance Education

Distance Learning Online - Distance Education by Nick Hunter

One of the best things that the Internet has produced is the
ability for distance online education providers the chance to
educate people all over the world from their computer.

With the global economy being as competitive as it is, people
from all over the world can learn online. Online education
doesn't just mean college courses. The sky is the limit on the
certifications you can gain online. There are people right now
taking courses for careers covering every aspect of our economy.
Distance learning can educate people in fields such as:

Computer Certifications

There are hundreds of thousands of online students taking
Microsoft training courses, Cisco, Internet Security, Web
Design, Programming, and on and on...

Computer degrees are the most sought after certifications in
this ever growing IT economy. With requirements always evolving,
students must have the current certifications covered.

Healthcare and Nursing

The healthcare industry has not stopped it's expansion. Courses
related to home care, nursing and more can be delivered online
by distance education schools. This is especially helpful to
full or part time mothers that are unable to go to a traditional
school.

Medical Billing and coding courses are very popular online and
can assist a stay-at-home parent by allowing them to earn their
certificate from home.

Finance and Investments

Courses to become real estate agents, appraisers and home
inspection are available. These online programs can earn the
student a license and gain continuing education credits in the
real estate market.

Investment brokerage licenses such as the Series 7, Series 6 and
CFA exam can be learned using distance home study courses and
interactive multimedia programs.

The insurance industry has been a leader in the online programs
that are available. Virtually every large insurance company in
the country utilizes distance education online for educating
their agents and managers. Continuing education is vital for
them.

Accounting

Passing the CPA exam and be a major challenge. Their are several
very successful home study providers for this exam. Most will
have DVD video classes along with text books and testing CD's.

Sales and Marketing

There are excellent schools that specialize in professional
distance education for sales training and marketing. These types
of courses are always good to consider, because they cross over
industries. Everyone could use a sales a marketing course. This
would include small business owners who find it difficult to
break away and go to a traditional school.

High School and College Degrees

Thousands of learning institutions allow you to earn a high
school diploma and college degree by utilizing distance
education methods. There have been wonderful advancements in
this area. Home schooling for kids has never been easier as
well. Parents can enroll in accredited distance schools and be
assigned homework, participate in web based classes, and take
their required courses all on online.

Not much is certain in life, but the growing market of online
education programs is sure to grow more each year. For the
individual, it allows for easier career changing. Working a full
time job and earning course credits on-line is a mainstream way
to improve your career goals and possibly change your life.