Professional Enrichment

This course, offered by our accredited school partners, introduces the major models, tools, and techniques for creating and delivering online learning. It reviews the fundamentals of general learning theory and how it can be applied in practice to online design and instruction. The National Institute of Online Learning (NIOL), founded in 2012, seeks to improve the quality and effectiveness of online learning, especially for adult learners, by promoting best practices and innovation in the...

Coaching is the new professional phenomenon we have seen more of in the job market recently. Tons of young professionals and seasoned experts alike are taking on the coaching role to help businesses produce more effective results and take their growth to the next level. Executive and business coaches have become a powerful hire for entrepreneurs seeking to improve their effectiveness and efficiency in all areas – and there’s substantial evidence to back that claim up. According to a study by...

Al realizar el trabajo en posturas incómodas o con un esfuerzo excesivo, puede experimentar fatiga, malestar y trastornos musculoesqueléticos. Los principios básicos de ergonomía presentados en este curso serán un componente vital en todas las industrias. Esto es especialmente cierto en las industrias de fabricación, venta minorista y servicios, donde hay una mayor tasa y costo de lesiones ergonómicas. Los componentes principales de este curso incluyen identificación de factores de riesgo,...

Quality customer service can make or break brands in today's world. The transparency of the internet means that companies are constantly trying to improve their ability to handle customer complaints and enhance user experience. The reputation of a brand starts the second a potential client comes into contact with it, which means one bad review could destroy a company's reputation. This is why good customer service training is invaluable to businesses everywhere, and makes customer service...

Effective leadership is the backbone of any successful enterprise. Being a leader requires a great bit of talent, a significant amount of training, and a heart driven my cardinal virtues. In this course, you will improve your value-based leadership by first gaining a deep understanding of the human condition, nature, and needs, followed by a practical training of business management competencies. You will learn how to motivate teams to produce exceptional work by sharing a common purpose and...

Do you love taking photos? Or do you carry your camera everywhere? This course, offered by our accredited school partners, will help you realize your dream of working from your home at something you enjoy, a home-based photography business. Students will receive information on every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based photography business. You will learn how to estimate your start-up costs, outfit your home studio, market yourself and stay profitable once you are in...

As insurance regulations and paperwork requirements get more complicated, doctors and other health care providers are turning to third-party billing services to take care of their billing needs. It's a multi-billion dollar industry that's growing like never before, creating a growing niche for entrepreneurs who are experts at tunneling their way through the paper avalanche. In this course, offered by our accredited school partners,students will receive expert advice and the latest industry...

This course, offered by our accredited school partners, will instruct you in how to start an event planning business. Whether a celebration, business conference, industry show or convention - event planners are often an integral part of a successful event. Whatever the occasion, planners can assist in the design of the event, locating an appropriate site, determining food, beverage as well as decor needs, locating entertainment, managing the invitation process, arranging travel accommodations,...

Do you love to entertain and host parties? Do you love to cook and create exciting menus? Through this course, offered by our accredited school partners, you can now realize your dream of working from home doing something you enjoy. Catering is considered to be the fastest growing segment of the food service industry in the United States! Learn the steps necessary for setting up and running your own home-based catering business. From writing a successful business plan to marketing your new...

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own Bookkeeping business? Many years ago Benjamin Franklin said, "There is nothing certain in life except death and taxes." This is still true today. According to the laws of the Internal Revenue Service, businesses "must keep adequate accounting records." This course, offered by our accredited school partners, will help guide you through the process of starting and growing your business. First, you will cover the initial steps to starting your business...

Grant Writing is at the heart of the nonprofit world, and Grant Writers remain in high demand. Philanthropy has remained strong in the United States. From large funders such as Bill and Melinda Gates to small funders, Grant Writers seek to secure funds for individuals. The Grant Writer provides a crucial connection between the person seeking grants and funders. This course, offered by our accredited school partners, will allow students to gain a full understanding of grant writing from...

Are you looking to demonstrate more value to customers or employers? By using today’s hottest social media platforms you are able to build the powerful personal brand that gets you what you want. In this class, offered by our accredited school partners, you'll learn to use social media to attract new business and grow your readership. From Facebook to Pinterest to video sharing, this class will teach you the techniques and ideas that are practical, easy, and effective for your brand....