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We offer leading workforce education and training programs to students, professionals, trade organizations and employers by providing best-in-class eLearning courses, externship opportunities, and related support services.
Through engaging online eLearning programs coupled with one-on-one student support, both new students and seasoned professionals have the ability to complete comprehensive courses in high-demand disciplines and related certifications in every field. Our courses bring together insightful and compelling content presentations as well as constructive exercises and challenging knowledge checks to create an enriching, successful learning experience for students at all levels.
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Career Tracks
My Ed Today Career Tracks offer students a chance to hone their skills in a variety of professions by taking a cross-discipline approach to learning. Today’s work environment requires professionals to master a variety of skills – some that are clearly applicable to that position and some that will help to enhance the efficacy and abilities of professionals across all fields. Career training and re-training requires a strategic approach to learning beyond a traditional degree program and My Ed Today Career Tracks offers our partners exactly this solution. See the Career Tracks…
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Accounting Professional
The Accounting Professional program provides students the basic competencies involved in an accounting or financial role for small businesses or in a support role for CPAs and other accounting professionals in a larger firm. An in-depth understanding of accounting principles will ensure professionals have the skills necessary to undertake the tasks and analysis required to work as an entry-level professional, provide bookkeeping services to small businesses of all sorts, liaise between small businesses and their accounting firms or support a team of accounting professionals. Learn more…
Business Communication Professional
The Business Communication Professional program provides students the basic competencies involved in effective communication and team work between those at the very top of a company through to middle management, first-line supervision and line workers. Clear and concise communication is a must for today’s fast-paced business world. Business professionals require the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively on a range of complex subjects. Learn more…
Business Management Professional
The Business Management Professional program provides students the basic competencies involved in a leading a team whether from the very top of a company, middle management or first-line supervision. Managers at intermediate levels serve as the bridge between their staff and higher management understanding how to execute the project, exercising good judgment over costs and risks but also able to extract and rely on the talent of their team to get things done effectively. Learn more…
Organizational Behavior
No matter what industry you look at, individuals and their work product are part of a broad network of individuals arranged in a way that is meant to maximize productivity and decrease redundancy. In order to help move an organization forward, an individual’s communication and behavior is an important element in the success or failure or any organization. To address these issues, Organizational Behavior Specialists are fast-becoming a significant player in organizations across the country. Today’s Organizational Professionals are increasingly involved in company initiatives and strategic planning. Learn more…
Entrepreneurship Specialist
Ever had an idea you thought would make a great business? You’re not alone – some of the best, most successful companies started with an idea just like that coupled with the drive, passion, and expertise of a brave entrepreneur. Starting a successful venture from scratch requires navigating through a number of challenges whether legal or economic considerations and also requires the mastery of certain controlling functions independent of a great idea. Learn more…
Business Math Specilaist
Math skills are fundamental to sound business skills. The ability to analyze and interpret data is more and more valued in this data- and information-driven world. Interpreting data for business – no matter what sector it is – is imperative to making informed decisions. And with information and data so much more widely available than ever before, there’s no excuse not to use this information to make sound business decisions every day. Algebra and statistics are fundamental skills individuals require for success regardless of the industry they enter, particularly in pursuing careers in Business or Computer Science. Learn more…
Business Law Specialist
The laws governing business and the operations within are based on fundamental principles that stretch back to the simplest beginnings of commerce and trade. Despite these simple principles, business has become more and more sophisticated with time requiring a number of ways to codify certain aspects of business transactions and ensure that all corporate entities are operating in a way that serves the common good. Specialists in Business Law understand the ins and outs of all of these principles from corporate filings to business ethics. Learn more…
Marketing Professional
No matter how great the product or how brilliant the management, no good business can succeed without a sound and effective marketing strategy. Professionals in this field understand consumers, how to reach consumers and how to put a product in the best light possible for sales. Anyone can master the fundamentals of business and management, but it’s important to sustain that business by translating your skills into sales through marketing. Successful sales initiatives require sound marketing strategy to effectively explain the benefits of your product or service to exactly the customers who will keep your business going for years to come. Learn more…
Business Information Systems Professional
As technology becomes more and more a part of everyday business, the systems and programs used by different organizations and the people who understand the ins and outs of these systems are in higher and higher demand. Business Information Systems Professionals are experts in the various technology and programs used by businesses all of over the globe. Learn more…
Project Management Associate
Effective project management skills are important to working professionals in any industry. All professionals working in six sigma or other quality control management process, process engineers, general managers, middle/senior management, as well as product managers can benefit from the skills learned in this course and ensure that their efforts are in line with the most efficient and effective methods available for successful project management. Learn more…
Project Management Professional
Project Management Professionals have a firm understanding of the basic competencies involved in management and oversight, including areas such as effective time management, managing multiple projects simultaneously, scope and estimation of project undertaking and devising a detailed project plan alongside project risk and cost analysis. The program includes training and exam preparation for students to become a Project Management Professional (PMP®) as designated by the Project Management Institute. Learn more…
Project Management Specialist
The Project Management Specialist Professional program provides students the basic competencies involved in project management and oversight including areas such as effective time management, managing multiple projects simultaneously, scope and estimation of project undertaking and preparing a project plan alongside project risk and cost analysis. The program includes training and exam preparation for students to become a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) as designated by the Project Management Institute. Learn more…
Lean Enterprise Professional
A “Lean Enterprise” can be defined as one that “performs without waste.” Despite constant efforts to the contrary, many organizations waste anywhere from 70-90% of available resources and staff through improper management or ineffective use of materials, time, information, equipment and inventory. The Lean Enterprise Certification will help participants to overcome these difficulties by applying Lean Enterprise principles and practices throughout their own organization. Learn more…
Six Sigma Professional
The Six Sigma Professional program is designed for high-performance employees and leaders of business improvement projects. Whether in healthcare, finance, government, manufacturing or any other industry, Six Sigma Black Belt training is ideal for current professionals looking toward advancement in their current position as well as individuals looking to gain employment with any firm that utilizes these concepts and techniques. Experienced professionals who are able to master these techniques and gain certification in Six Sigma Black Belt are in significant demand by employers looking to ensure the most efficient use of their resources. Learn more…
Six Sigma Specialist
Whether in healthcare, finance, government, manufacturing or any other industry, Six Sigma Green Belt training is ideal for current professionals looking toward advancement in their current position as well as individuals looking to gain employment with any firm that utilizes these concepts and techniques. Learn more…
Human Resources Professional
Today’s HR professionals are increasingly involved in company initiatives and strategic planning. With this evolving role, HR departments are now able to offers unprecedented opportunities for those entering the field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of HR professions in the U.S. will rise faster than the national average over the next 10 years, making this a great focus for students looking to enter the business world. Learn more…
Economics Professional
Various types of governments and markets can lead to sound or unsound monetary policies that affect different economies in different ways. Understanding various economic indicators including prevailing indexes and interest rates will provide students with an invaluable foundation that will inform their approach to business and individual financial matters for years to come. Learn more…
Finance Professional
Businesses of all kinds require professionals who understand the intricacies of finance in a variety of ways. Finance professionals have the opportunity to put their skills to work in a number of different fields providing analytical support that helps to drive the most important decisions for C-level executives. This program presents students with the frameworks and tools used to measure value – both in terms of corporate and personal assets. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the principles of valuation, the concepts of time value of money and risk as well as the major determinants of value creation. Learn more…
Accounting Math Professional
Increasingly, basic math – addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc. – is more and more useful in daily life. Despite the combination of letters and numbers, parentheses and exponents, algebra has just as much use as these basic functions not only in daily life, but in every job function as well. Learn more…
Law Enforcement Professional
Considering a career in law enforcement? Law enforcement officials conduct fascinating and difficult work across all American cities from street to street. To give professionals the most in-depth look at law enforcement possible, this program examines the history, structure, actions and strategies of American police. Students will explore a number of interesting topics including the structure and purpose of federal, state and local police forces, their inner-workings and interconnectivity as well as the various ways each individual force plays a role in the collective effort to are on the front lines of everyday police functions, criminal accountability and the relationship between law enforcement and the community that maintains public order. Learn more…
Homeland Security Specialist
With the onset of terrorism and heightened threats both at home and abroad, Homeland Security is a growing, increasingly complex field within the Criminal Justice field. Homeland security professionals address key functions of threat prevention, crisis response, and operations recovery. Given that homeland security is a responsibility shared by a number of different government agencies, professionals in this field require cooperation from all sides including the private sector and individual citizens. Learn more…
Victimology
Individuals have been victimized by crime and other violent incidents for centuries, yet the study of crime victims is only in its infancy by comparison. Law enforcement professionals have recently begun studying the long-term effects on victims of crimes, particularly those who have suffered ongoing or perpetual offenses. Professionals in this field have the opportunity to work with law enforcement and various social services agencies as well as criminal court systems to make sure victims are properly advocated for and represented in these instances. Learn more…
Corrections Specialist
The Corrections Specialist Professional program provides students the basic competencies involved in a position in a corrections facility and/or provide insight for counselors, attorneys and other legal aides additional information and theory related to the US corrections system. In fact, many legal assistants, law enforcement professionals, court and corrections officials have acquired a background understanding in Correction, Rehabilitation, Parole and basic Policing in order to better inform their positions and every day actions on the job. Learn more…
Criminal Investigation Professional
The Criminal Investigation Professional program provides students the basic competencies involved in investigating crimes, the individuals who commit them, and the victims who endure them. From the legal elements necessary for conviction to the investigation techniques and details required for effective prosecution, criminal investigators understand not only the nuts and bolts of a crime scene, but the legal and ethical implications of their work. Learn more…
Criminal Justice Professional
The Criminal Justice Professional program provides students the basic competencies involved in criminal justice, legal and investigative ethics, criminal law and procedure as well as juvenile justice and criminal courts. Many legal assistants, law enforcement professionals, as well as court and corrections officials have acquired a background understanding in Criminal Justice in order to better inform their positions and every day actions on the job. Learn more…
Criminal Procedure Specialist
Criminal procedure specialists focus on the actions or inactions taken by law enforcement, the legal system and the penal system throughout the investigation and adjudication of a crime. Focusing primarily on the protections of the accused as dictated by the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution, this course covers the various ways in which the US criminal adjudication system defines the roles of police, prosecutors, grand juries, defendants and victims. Learn more…
Juvenile Justice Specialist
Should teenagers who commit serious crimes be tried as juveniles or adults in our criminal system? What constitutes a “serious” enough crime in order to justify such a decision and what age of the defendant is critical to this determination? These are questions that face our criminal justice system every day, and face our society as we develop prosecution procedures for certain defendants. Learn more…
Paralegal Professional
Paralegals play one of the most important roles in the legal industry. Though individual attorneys are ultimately responsible for the legal work they produce and the strategies they devise, many tasks – from legal research and writing, source citing, filing, and others – are delegated to paralegals. Learn more…
Law Office Technology
Legal assistants with a focus on technology play one of the most important roles in the legal industry. Advances in technology are revolutionizing today’s legal landscape at a faster pace than ever before. Along with it, the role of the legal professional continues to evolve. The automation of various legal processes has forced lawyers, paralegals, legal secretaries and other legal professionals to become proficient with a constantly growing array of word processing, database, telecommunications, spreadsheet, presentation and legal research software. Learn more…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Specialist
The intergenerational transfer of wealth is controlled by both statutory and common law principles applicable to a particular jurisdiction. Competing views of the individual’s freedom of disposition and state power both to channel and to tax property have led to an interesting and complex array of legal devices and institutions that govern the proper way to gift certain types of property, trusts and other instruments of ownership. Learn more…
Civil Litigation Specialist
Civil Procedure concerns the rules and principles that govern the litigation of a civil case. Whatever grievance or injury an individual might have, there is no legal recourse available to them without the proper application of civil procedure to their claim. Successful legal professions must have a comprehensive understanding of the ins and outs of civil litigation and the complex procedural and systemic issues related to how and where a lawsuit is filed. With any civil case or controversy, the first steps to civil litigation include an evaluation of personal and subject matter jurisdiction, venue, the notice required once a lawsuit has been filed, and which substantive law – state or federal – should apply. Learn more…
Real Estate Professional
Real Estate law defines the elements and principles essential to the buying and selling real property. Real Estate refers not only to a piece of land, but the buildings on it, the natural resources crops, water, minerals that come with it, as well as the various interests associated with it. Far from a simple transaction, Real Estate law governs the procedures surrounding the titles to and conveyance of real property. Learn more…
Tort Law Specialist
Tort law seeks to remedy civil wrongs that result in harm to person or property. The parameters of tort law specify how we assign a duty of responsibility to certain actors, assess damages, and determine the distribution of burdens for the everyday risks of harm that exist in modern society, in business and in everyday life. Tort law and mass tort actions also serve as a deterrent to harmful activity that might otherwise go unchecked. Learn more…
Contract Specialist
Contract law serves to define the various ways in which different entities enter into an agreement. The function of contracts in a free enterprise economy extend from legal theories that have developed over centuries and covers the evolution and application of common law doctrines and contract process including mutual assent, consideration, reliance, conditions, interpretation of contract language, performance and breach, and remedies. Learn more…
Criminal Law & Procedure Specialist
At the core of criminal law is the interpretation of a criminal statute ensuring that an individual cannot be convicted of a crime unless they are guilty of every element included in the statute. To ensure these prosecutions and enforcement are carried out in a way that does not threaten our individual liberties, Criminal Law and Procedure professionals work at the intersection between the criminal justice system and the United States Constitution. Learn more…
Family Law Professional
The practice of family law examines state regulation of sexual and marital relationships, including the delicate balance of family privacy against state intervention in the marital relationship. Litigating around the institution of marriage and family that is most personal to individuals, family law brings to light a number of issues that affect peoples’ lives at a very deep level. Learn more…
Legal Writing Specialist
The Legal Research & Writing course is designed to introduce students to legal thought, writing styles and research methods used in the profession every day. Students will be introduced to various methods used to solve clients’ problems by using effective research techniques, accurate and in-depth legal analysis, and the clear and concise written and oral communication that are paramount to the legal profession. Learn more…
CompTIA A+ Specialist
Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ training offers a standard competency for entry-level service technicians in the computer industry. Earning CompTIA A+ Certification means that an individual possesses the knowledge, skills and customer service skills necessary to be a successful computer service technician offering a nationally-recognized and industry-recognized credential for new entrants into the field. Indeed, CompTIA A+ certification is the most widely-recognized and credible certifications available across the IT industry. Learn more…
CompTIA N+ Specialist
Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) N+ training offers midlevel certification to for network professionals. Designed to ensure competency of network technicians in configuring and supporting TCP/IP clients and the OSI model, CompTIA N+ training and certification ensures students have the skills necessary for hardware setup, network design, cabling, configuration, installation, troubleshooting and support. Learn more…
CompTIA S+ Specialist
Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) S+ training designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of IT security. As an international, vendor-neutral credential, CompTIA S+ certification ensures successful students gain competency in network security, compliance and operational security, common/possible threats and vulnerabilities, application, data and host security, access control and identity management as well as cryptography. Earning CompTIA S+ Certification signifies to employers that candidates will apply their knowledge of security concepts, tools and procedures to prevent security breaches, react accordingly to any security incidents and anticipate further security risks in order to effectively guard against them. Learn more…
Front-End Web Developer
The Front-End Web Developer content introduces students to front-end, or client -side, web development technologies, including JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and jQuery. Participants learn how to make interactive applications that run inside a web browser and can communicate with a web server running remotely. Participants also learn how to use the version control program Git and collaboration website GitHub. Once complete, participants will have the basic skills necessary to work as a front-end web developer. Learn more…
MEAN Stack Web Developer
The MEAN Stack Web Developer Complete Video Course introduces students to building dynamic web applications with MongoDB, Express, Angular JS, and Node.js. Students learn about essential JavaScript-based technologies, async programming, and MVC design techniques. Students also walk through establishing database connectivity and secure user authentication. Once complete, students will have the basic skills they need to create full-fledged JavaScript-based web solutions from server to brows er, and integrate all MEAN stack technologies into full working systems. Learn more…
Ruby on Rails Web Developer
The Ruby on Rails Developer Complete Video Course introduces participants to building dynamic, database-backed web applications with the popular Rails web framework. Participants receive hands-on experience planning, designing, coding, securing, testing, and deploying dynamic web applications. Participants also learn how to use Rails-flavored Ruby language features, Git, Heroku, and other valuable web development tools. Once complete, students will have the basic skills necessary to work as a web application developer with Rails. Learn more…
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
The Data Science Fundamentals content teaches the foundational concepts, theory, and techniques you need to know to become an effective data scientist. The materials is presented with applied, example-driven lessons in Python and its associated ecosystem of libraries, where participants get their hands dirty with real datasets and see real results. At the conclusion of the course, participants will have analyzed a number of datasets, built a handful of applications, and applied machine learning algorithms in meaningful ways to get real results. Along the way, participants learn the best practices and computational techniques used by professional data scientists. More specifically, participants learn how to acquire data that is openly accessible on the Internet by working with APIs and parse XML and JSON data to load it into a relational database. Learn more…
Psychology
The study of psychology offers students a comprehensive look inside human thought and behavior. Psychology is a broad field that examines hundreds of different areas including the central nervous system, perception, learning and memory, personality, motivation, developmental and clinical psychology. Professionals who work in this field have a deep curiosity for human behavior and an acute desire to help people in need of psychological treatment. Learn more…
Sociology
The Study of Sociology allows us to understand the structure and dynamics of our society and other societies the intricate connection to human behavior within it and the individual life changes that affect it. Sociology examines the way in which humans interact with each other, whether as individuals, groups, organizations, communities, or various social and economic classifications including sex, age, race, or class, More than that, the course will take a look at other social institutions – family, economic, political, religious – and how they affect human attitudes, interactions and opportunities. Learn more…
Life Sciences Specialist
Biology is the study of life – from the smallest of organisms no larger than single cells to the most complex plants and animals that make up the world we live in. As part of biology, anatomy refers to the structures associated with the human body and physiology covers the function of each of these structures. Learn more…
Environmental Specialist
Environmental Science involves the interdisciplinary approach to our world in terms of the history of environmental concerns, biomes, species interaction with each other and their environment, air, water, soil and biological resources, population dynamics, toxicology, energy sources, land use management and other related topics. Learn more…
Writing Professional
Successful writing encompasses comprehension, instruction, persuasion, entertainment, problem-resolution, evaluation, investigation, explanation and refutation – all various ends at which writing is aimed. Professional and academic writing requires students to be able to bring in a multitude of facts, points of view, opinions and studies that can inform the writing they’re pulling together, illuminate the message their trying to convey or support the position they’re aiming to take. Learn more…
Successful Student
This program provides students with the information and skills they need to succeed in their studies, including setting academic goals, managing time and financial resources to meet those goals, and developing an awareness of how they learn. Students also build thinking, listening, reading, study skills, note-taking, test-taking, and information literacy skills. Learn more…
American History & Government Specialist
American history offers one of the most unique and interesting portraits of a successful nation built from the humblest of beginnings. The great experiment that is American democracy and government encapsulates fundamental lessons in constitutionalism, federalism, checks and balances, bureaucracy, civil rights and civil liberties as well as the importance and effects of political participation and behavior as it impacts policy formation. Learn more…
Public Speaking Expert
It’s rare to find a management or mid-level position these days that doesn’t involve public speaking. While this may not always be a traditional speech made before a captive audience, public speaking is at the heart of every day operations for many organizations. Moreover, in today’s technology-driven workplace, communications, presentations and demonstrations given online to colleagues or potential clients are not only effective tools, but essential to success in many positions. Learn more…
Research Specialist
Whether working on an academic research paper or undertaking a project at work, students and professionals at all levels require an understanding of the most effective research methods available. Effective research allows you to pursue your interests in greater depth, find out more information about a particular subject, learn something new, hone problem solving skills and really push your critical thinking skills. Learn more…
Business & Management Courses
Our Business & Management eLearning courses and certification programs offer students a chance to hone their skills as business professionals and leading executives. Whether starting a company from scratch or building on existing management skills, all of these courses are essential to any business leaders’ toolbox. With introductory classes tailored for Business novices alongside seminars and classes designed for seasoned Business Professionals, our classes range from business communications and technical writing, project management and supervision all the way through strategic time management and leadership training. Browse our extensive catalog below to see how our Business & Management courses can work for you! See the Courses…
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Introduction to Business
The Introduction to Business course provides an introduction to the basic concepts and principles of starting and operating a business from the proper formation mechanisms and structures to effective management, operation and financial reporting. Students will be introduced to basic business accounting functions, financial statements, marketing, ethics and social responsibility. Overall, the Introduction to Business course offers students an overview of business in an increasingly global society, serving as an introduction to basic terminology, concepts, environments, systems, strategies, and current issues they’ll encounter in a typical business setting. Learn more…
Principles of Management
Designed for students interested in pursuing further business studies or degrees as well as those individuals currently in management and/or seeking further promotion, the Principles of Management course is a must for everyone who wishes to lead business effectively and succeed in a management position. Effective managers have unique skill sets that promote collaborative, orderly and productive work environments from which everyone can benefit. Learn more…
Certified Associate Business Manager
The Association of Professionals in Business Management (APBM) is a not-for-profit and a higher-education organization (APBM, NFP) sponsoring and offering professional credentials in the business management field. One of these credentials is Certified Associate Business Manager (CABM). The mission and vision for the APBM’s credentials is to bring professionalism to business management using a Common Body of Knowledge for Business. Learn more…
Communication Skills for Managers
The Communications Skills for Managers course provides students with an overview of effective methods of communication for managers. Students will gain a working knowledge of the difference between hearing and listening, and will apply strategies for improving listening, speaking, and writing skills. Learn more…
Effective Business Writing Skills
The Effective Business Writing Skills for Managers course provides students with an overview of sound business writing skills. It introduces the student to the process of business writing, including prewriting strategies, organizational methods, and revision techniques. Students will also examine different types of business writing, such as memos, emails, formal letters, and presentations. Learn more…
Effective Time Management
The Effective Time Management course provides students with an overview of time management skills, concepts, and techniques. Students will learn strategies for maximizing personal effectiveness, including organization, delegation, and the proper use of technology. Learn more…
First Line Supervision & Leadership
The First Line Supervision and Leadership course provides students with an overview of general supervision concepts and methodologies. It helps the students understand requirements for making the transition to first-line leadership, and introduces the paradoxes of first-line supervision. Students will examine the role of a supervisor and the qualities of an effective leader and then develop strategies for effective communication, management, and training. Learn more…
How to Manage Conflict in an Organization
The How to Manage Conflict in an Organization course provides students with an overview of effective ways to manage conflict in the workplace. Students will learn to identify a range of types of conflict, as well as techniques for eliminating each type of conflict. They will examine a variety of methods for conflict resolution and identify differences between interpersonal and structural conflicts in the workplace. Learn more…
Interpersonal Communication Skills in the Workplace
The Interpersonal Communication Skills course provides students with an overview of the principle areas of Interpersonal Communication. This course will introduce the participant to the importance of effective interpersonal communication in the workplace as they examine the key skills and methods related to workplace communication, and learn how to develop and apply those skills. Participants will also learn how to successfully present ideas and information as well as listen to others’ ideas to solve problems. Learn more…
Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
The Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers course provides students with an overview of the principal areas of financial management. The course will introduce students to financial terminology, relate financial measures to operating information, and enable the student to understand and apply these measures to operating performance. Learn more…
Introduction to Business Info Systems
The Introduction to Business Information Systems examines the intricacies and uses of information technology from a business enterprise perspective. Students will explore the individual components and of business information technology systems, their interconnectivity as well as the development of such components based on particular business types. Students will understand how various information systems are useful to enhance productivity and facilitate management practices. Learn more…
Principles of Marketing
Successful sales require sound marketing strategy to effectively explain the benefits of your product or service to exactly the customers who will keep your business going for years to come. The Principles of Marketing course outlines for students current theories of marketing, their effective application and concepts important to marketing goods and services, identifying and further defining target customers, targeting those customers and really reaching them through your messaging from both a domestic and global perspective. Learn more…
Business Law
This Business Law course is designed to introduce students to all of these concepts from their roots in common law through to elements of American and international law that make up this area of robust jurisprudence. Businesses operate every day under accepted theories of contract and tort law, promoting equitable transactions and ensuring corporate responsibility that advances accepted notions of good business practices. Corporations are also subject to various statutory frameworks that dictate the treatment and conditions of employees, ensure environmental protection and protect consumers from powerful organizations when necessary. Learn more…
Business Math
This course applies math fundamentals to business applications. Topics include a basic math review, business statistics, profit calculations, payroll, banking, interest calculations, insurance, taxes, and other business topics. Learn more…
Introduction to Finance
The Introduction to Finance course presents students with the frameworks and tools used to measure value – both in terms of corporate and personal assets. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the principles of valuation, the concepts of time value of money and risk as well as the major determinants of value creation. Taking students through both theoretical and real-world examples to demonstrate the valuation of assets, this course will help students in various decision-making processes not only in business, but in personal finance as well. Learn more…
Human Resources Management
The Human Resources Management course introduces human resources (HR) functions and related elements and activities to students wishing to enter a career in this field or anyone who runs or may start a business of their own. This course will outline for students the roles and responsibilities of members of a typical HR department, educating the staff that make up a particular firm in various corporate policies, rules and/or procedure as well as how their individual role will include HR-related activities, whether officially part of an HR department or not. Learn more…
Accounting I
Accounting principles are no longer just for bookkeepers, traditional accountants and tax experts. Indeed, accounting is one subject that crosses every industry and touches multiple roles within them. Whether already successful in business or looking to enter the field, this class is a fantastic way to expand your skill set and ensure you’re ready for the next promotion. Learn more…
Accounting II
Accounting principles are no longer just for bookkeepers, traditional accountants and tax experts. Indeed, accounting is one subject that crosses every industry and touches multiple roles within them. Whether already successful in business or looking to enter the field, this class in combination with Accounting I is a fantastic way to expand your skill set and ensure you’re ready for the next promotion. Learn more…
Entrepreneurship
This course in Entrepreneurship focuses on conceiving and recognizing a business opportunity and developing that opportunity into a successful venture, whether an independent company or a new division of the company you already work for. Starting a successful venture from scratch requires navigating through a number of challenges whether legal or economic considerations and also requires the mastery of certain controlling functions independent of a great idea. Whether faced with accounting, finance, marketing, or management issues, successful entrepreneurs have the initiative and drive to take on all of these unique challenges and get their product or service to market. Learn more…
Green Technology
As the building industry moves toward more sustainable concepts, architects, contractors, builders and other construction professionals will require education and certification in these growing fields. To meet the demands of employers in the fast-evolving fields of green building, alternative energy and sustainable design, we offer courses and certification from the leading standard-setting institutions in these fields including the US Green Building Council. These innovative eLearning programs include training and certification prep courses in the USGBC’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) as well as multiple courses for both novices and professionals geared toward implementing sustainable goals for facilities serving particular industries. See the Courses…
LEED 205: LEED Green Associate
The LEED Green Associate (GA) credential is the first step toward entering the growing field of green building and essential to anyone involved in the building process to ensure the USGBC standards are met and maintained. LEED GA credentials ensure green building professionals are familiar with the LEED credit rating system including the extensive application process and required stakeholder involvement for success. Implementing LEED standards involves proper water management, employing sustainable building systems and materials, understanding energy impacts and reducing overall footprints. Learn more…
LEED 205: LEED Green Associate – SPANISH
The LEED Green Associate (GA) credential is the first step toward entering the growing field of green building and essential to anyone involved in the building process to ensure the USGBC standards are met and maintained. LEED GA credentials ensure green building professionals are familiar with the LEED credit rating system including the extensive application process and required stakeholder involvement for success. Implementing LEED standards involves proper water management, employing sustainable building systems and materials, understanding energy impacts and reducing overall footprints. Learn more…
LEED 210: Green Building Core Concepts & Strategies for
Facilities Management
Facilities Management
The LEED 210: Green Building Core Concepts and Strategies for Facilities Management course examines the intent and environmental, social, and economic impact of the green building core concepts that are fundamental to the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system. This course will review green building issues and core concepts of the LEED framework unique to facilities management settings, as well as the key roles supporting sustainability in these settings. Learn more…
LEED 210: Green Building Core Concepts & Strategies for Healthcare
The LEED 210: Green Building Core Concepts and Strategies for Healthcare course introduces students to green design and operations concepts that are fundamental to LEED, and relates these concepts to the Healthcare industry. Students will investigate concepts such as LEED corporate social responsibility, integrated project team(s), environment, social and economic impact of sustainability strategies and actions, and green building issues unique to the healthcare industry. Learn more…
LEED 210: Green Building Core Concepts & Strategies for
Services & Hospitality
Services & Hospitality
The LEED 210: Green Building Core Concepts and Strategies for Services and Hospitality course examines the intent and environmental, social, and economic impact of the green building core concepts that are fundamental to the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system. This course will review green building issues and core concepts of the LEED framework unique to the services and hospitality industry, as well as the key roles supporting sustainability in these settings. Learn more…
IT, Software & Web Development
The Information Technology and Web Development fields are not only growing, but changing every day. In order to be successful in this field and keep up with ever-evolving technology, students require a solid foundation in the essential skills and knowledge that cross all of these sectors. To meet the demands of employers in these fast-evolving fields, we offer courses that will ensure students have the fundamental IT skills they’ll need from day one. Recognizing the need for updated training available to existing professionals in these fields as well. We offer the latest training and certification courses in programming, web development, CompTIA and more! See the Courses…
CompTIA A+
The CompTIA A+ course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for a career in PC support. The course is designed to fully prepare students to sit for and pass the CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 certification exams. The exam covers a broad range of hardware and software technologies that is not tied to any specific vendor products. Examinees must successfully complete 2 parts for the exam – Essentials and Practical Applications modules. Provided both modules are passed within a 90 day period, successful candidates will receive CompTIA A+ Certification. Learn more…
CompTIA N+
The CompTIA Network+ course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to become an IT network practitioner. This course is designed to fully prepare students to sit for and pass the CompTIA Network+ Certification exam. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate, and configure basic network infrastructure as well as describe networking technologies, understand basic design principles, adhere to wiring standards, and use testing tools. This course offers a technical prerequisite option for IT technicians seeking to join the Apple Consultants Network and is recognized by various federal and state government agencies. Learn more…
CompTIA S+
Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) S+ training designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of IT security. As an international, vendor-neutral credential, CompTIA S+ certification ensures successful students gain competency in network security, compliance and operational security, common/possible threats and vulnerabilities, application, data and host security, access control and identity management as well as cryptography. Learn more…
Front-End Web Developer
The Front-End Web Developer content introduces students to front-end, or client -side, web development technologies, including JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and jQuery. Participants learn how to make interactive applications that run inside a web browser and can communicate with a web server running remotely. Participants also learn how to use the version control program Git and collaboration website GitHub. Once complete, participants will have the basic skills necessary to work as a front-end web developer. Learn more…
MEAN Stack Web Developer
The MEAN Stack Web Developer Complete Video Course introduces students to building dynamic web applications with MongoDB, Express, Angular JS, and Node.js. Students learn about essential JavaScript-based technologies, async programming, and MVC design techniques. Students also walk through establishing database connectivity and secure user authentication. Once complete, students will have the basic skills they need to create full-fledged JavaScript-based web solutions from server to brows er, and integrate all MEAN stack technologies into full working systems. Learn more…
Ruby on Rails Web Developer
The Ruby on Rails Developer Complete Video Course introduces participants to building dynamic, database-backed web applications with the popular Rails web framework. Participants receive hands-on experience planning, designing, coding, securing, testing, and deploying dynamic web applications. Participants also learn how to use Rails-flavored Ruby language features, Git, Heroku, and other valuable web development tools. Once complete, students will have the basic skills necessary to work as a web application developer with Rails. Learn more…
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
The Data Science Fundamentals content teaches the foundational concepts, theory, and techniques you need to know to become an effective data scientist. The materials is presented with applied, example-driven lessons in Python and its associated ecosystem of libraries, where participants get their hands dirty with real datasets and see real results. At the conclusion of the course, participants will have analyzed a number of datasets, built a handful of applications, and applied machine learning algorithms in meaningful ways to get real results. Along the way, participants learn the best practices and computational techniques used by professional data scientists. More specifically, participants learn how to acquire data that is openly accessible on the Internet by working with APIs and parse XML and JSON data to load it into a relational database. Learn more…
History & Evolution of Java 3.0
The History & Evolution of Java course takes students through the origins of the Java programming language. Students will explore how the Java programming language has evolved and examine how Java continues to change with new technology playing more and more roles in the latest applications and devices. Learn more…
History & Evolution of Open Source
The Open Source movement continues to gain more and more momentum and this course will ensure students understand its purpose and mission as well as the strides that have been made so far and further goals for the future. This course provides students with context for the history of the Open Source movement including the founders and pioneers who have played a critical role in its development and evolution. Learn more…
Mobile Applications: Google Android
The Mobile Applications: Android course provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop Android mobile applications for the commercial market. You will learn to build robust, commercial-grade Android applications, and will gain an understanding of how to extend application functionality. The course will also cover the steps to finalize applications for external release. Learn more…
Mobile Applications: HTML5
The Mobile Applications: HTML5 course provides you with an introduction to HTML5 technology. You will learn about basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and will be introduced to the more complicated new features of HTML5. You will receive hands-on experience building web pages and mobile applications using HTML5. Learn more…
Mobile Applications: iOS
Interested in creating applications for iPhones and other Apple devices? This course shows you how it’s done from application architecture and interface through to various design and navigation considerations. This hands-on course on the Apple Mac OS X platform running iOS 4 x with device simulators. Students will be shown base-level devices to understand the attributes of various applications and be introduced to different types of applications, their uses and their benefits. Learn more…
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the process of ensuring a website can be found in search engines using “free,” “natural,” “organic,” or “editorial” language relevant to what the site is offering. Search engines like Google, Bing an Yahoo provide search results to individuals ranked by what the search engine considers most authoritative or relevant to the users’ search. Learn more…
Microsoft Word
This course will help you to understand the basic uses for MS Word and unlock its potential for all of your word processing needs. Specifically, students will walk you through the ins and outs of formatting text, editing, setting different paragraphs and introducing different styles and graphics to create the most professional-looking documents and presentations. Learn more…
Microsoft Excel
The MS Excel course will introduce students to the ease and functionality of Excel spreadsheets to store, manipulate, analyze and visualize data in a variety of ways. Students will learn the benefits of working with MS Excel, how to create and format Excel worksheets and how to navigate through MS Excel, customize the toolbar to suit their needs, create basic worksheets by entering text, create basic formulas using MS Excel functions, and apply certain formatting functions for creating professional-looking spreadsheets. Learn more…
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint offers the capability to create professional presentations and slideshows for any project that will effectively convey your thoughts through a variety of methods including graphics, charts, animations, Smart Art and other techniques. PowerPoint is used in both academic and professional settings regularly and anyone can benefit from basic skill development for this program. Learn more…
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Access provides a user-friendly and efficient way to create extensive databases, queries and tables. Students will explore the benefits and uses of databases of this sort for the easy manipulation and collection of data through forms and tables, creating templates for data entry that will useful for maintaining large volumes of records. Learn more…
Microsoft Office
The Microsoft Office suite of applications is one of the most widely used pieces of software in the world. Whether used for professional, academic or home purposes, every entity utilizes some part of the Microsoft Office suite, whether for Apple or PC. The Microsoft Office course introduces students to the standard business applications that most professional and academic entities use. Learn more…
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook allows users to easily work through their day. Students will learn to create and respond to e-mail, add multiple recipients, and format e-mails. Students will also learn to attach files and other items to their e-mails so that recipients can open and view different documents and files that the user wishes to share. Additionally, students will learn how to maintain their calendar, schedule meetings with other users, and keep track of coworkers’ calendars as well. Learn more…
Project Management & Quality Assurance Courses
With courses to prepare students to sit for both Project Management Institute and American Association for Quality exams, we provide students the best way to get a leg up in today’s highly competitive job market. It’s imperative that students have the skills necessary to start their jobs on day one and these courses alongside the nationally-recognized certifications will signal to employers that you’re the best candidate for the job. These valuable skill sets and certifications ensure job-seekers have the expertise necessary to implement cost-saving, waste-reducing strategies in their current position or for their next employer. More and more, students seeking employment in a variety of fields – from healthcare, to business, to IT professions – require a fundamental understanding of project management from inception to execution. Without question, Lean Enterprise and Six Sigma techniques are in high-demand from employers and will ensure your workforce gains a competitive edge. Browse our extensive catalog below to see how these Project Management and Quality courses can work for you! See the Courses…
Certified Associate in Project Management
The Certified Associate in Project Management course will assist in preparing students for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exam. Students will learn the terminology, tools, and techniques that are required to take a project all the way from the initiating process through to the planning, executing, controlling and, finally, closing stages. In addition to providing students with an overview of key concepts outlined in the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, Fourth Edition (PMBOK), this course includes exercises intended to build confidence and raise the students’ chances of passing the CAPM® Exam. Learn more…
Project Management Professional
Project Management Professional (PMP®) training and certification prepares participants to earn the most important industry-recognized credentials for project managers. The PMP® credential demonstrates to prospective and current employers that individuals have the experience, education and competency to successfully lead and direct projects in accordance with accepted best practices. Learn more…
Managing Multiple Projects
Managing Multiple Projects is one of the most pressing challenges in today’s workplace. Keeping all of them going at once and completing them successfully both on time and on budget requires great skill and discipline. For any employee, these skills can be of tremendous value to ensure you’re making the most of your time and working through these projects like a true professional. The Managing Multiple Projects course helps participants to achieve positive results on all of their projects by applying tools and techniques that ensure all of these projects succeed. Participants will gain insight into various multitasking strategies, planning and scheduling multiple projects at once, analyzing and evaluating schedules, prioritizing project work, and effective task delegation alongside specific strategies for monitoring and controlling multiple projects. Learn more…
Project Management Essentials
The Project Management Essentials course provides students with an overview of the principle areas of project management. The course will introduce students to the advantages and disadvantages of different organizational structures, as well as the phases of an effective project management system. Students will examine the key skills of a project manager, and learn how to develop and apply those skills for project success. Students will also learn how to create a project schedule, resource plan, and budget, and how to monitor and evaluate a project to manage time, cost, scope, and resources. Learn more…
Project Risk & Cost Analysis
As Project Risk and Cost Analysis is one of the most important functions of any project manager, this course is ideal for any professionals looking to ensure they do the most comprehensive analysis for their assigned projects. Professionals in all industries can benefit tremendously from this course and should include this course in any learning path toward project management certification. Learn more…
Practical Problem Solving Skills
The Practical Problem-Solving Skills in the Workplace course provides students with an overview of problem-solving techniques used in the professional environment. Students will review methods for gathering information to identify problems and learn to generate practical solutions. Students will also learn how they can adapt and apply techniques from this course to become practical problem solvers in the workplace. Learn more…
Effective Time Management
The Effective Time Management course provides students with an overview of time management skills, concepts, and techniques. Students will learn strategies for maximizing personal effectiveness, including organization, delegation, and the proper use of technology. The course encourages the student to identify time challenges and set goals for prioritizing and planning in order to more effectively use his or her time. Students will also learn to identify signs of stress, and how to alleviate common stressors through effective time management. Learn more…
Six Sigma Green Belt
The Six Sigma Green Belt course presents an overview of the key concepts for the Six Sigma Green Belt Certification exam. Students will explore processes and team management, operational metrics, and key tools and techniques to achieve process excellence. This course will also prepare an individual to sit for the Six Sigma Green Belt Certification exam offered by the American Association for Quality. Learn more…
Six Sigma Black Belt
The Six Sigma Black Belt course presents an overview of the key concepts for the Six Sigma Black Belt Certification exam. Students will explore processes and team management, operational metrics, and key tools and techniques to achieve process excellence. This course will also prepare an individual to sit for the Six Sigma Black Belt Certification exam offered by the American Association for Quality. Learn more…
Lean Enterprise
Lean Enterprise concepts focus on removing waste and increasing speed in order to affect the bottom line. To achieve these goals, participants will learn how to remove non-value added process steps, fix the connections between steps and really put the focus back on the customer. Creating improvements across businesses from top to bottom, this course is ideal for individuals responsible for managing or participating in performance improvement activities particularly in the following industries: Electronics, Healthcare, IT, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Energy, Education, Government, Law Enforcement, and Telecommunications. Learn more…
Criminal Justice & Law eLearning Courses
Whether seeking a deeper knowledge of unfamiliar subject areas or looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of particular subjects, our catalog of Criminal Justice and Law courses will ensure students are prepared to take on a career in law enforcement, begin a paralegal program or get a better understanding of contracts and business law for a small business owner. These courses take an in-depth look at the American criminal justice systems alongside corrections, juvenile justice and law enforcement. Courses in contracts, torts, real estate and more offer future paralegals or pre-law students a tremendous foundation to begin their career. These convenient, self-paced courses also offer a great solution small business owners where these complex topics can be most applicable. See the Courses…
Introduction to Criminal Justice
If you’re considering a career in Criminal Justice, this introductory course is the best place to start! The Introduction to Criminal Justice course explores the intricacies of the American Criminal Justice system – past, present and future. Within the confines of the Constitution, this explores the criminal justice system as it is developed by state criminal codes and served by so many levels of personnel from police officers on the street to the attorneys, judges and investigators that comprise its inner-workings. Learn more…
Introduction to Homeland Security
With the onset of terrorism and heightened threats both at home and abroad, Homeland Security is a growing, increasingly complex field within the Criminal Justice field. This class is designed to prepare successful students to work in various Homeland Security agencies at a local, state or federal level. Learn more…
Victimology
Individuals have been victimized by crime and other violent incidents for centuries, yet the study of crime victims is only in its infancy by comparison. This comprehensive course in the study of victims of crime, Victimology, covers contemporary developments in the field of victimology, its conceptual boundaries, basic concepts and literature as well as the various subfields that make up this subject within criminology and criminal justice. Learn more…
Introduction to Policing
Considering a career in law enforcement? Interested in the criminal justice system as a whole? This course offers students a window into the fascinating and difficult work of policing American cities from street to street. To give students the most in-depth look at policing possible, this course examines the history, structure, actions and strategies of American police. Learn more…
Police Techniques
The requirements of all elements of law enforcement grow more and more technical every day. With new techniques developing all the time that include more sophisticated analysis, problem solving and advanced technology applications alongside in-depth community relations, police techniques are more complex than ever before. Learn more…
Introduction to Corrections
The Introduction to Corrections course is aimed at students seeking entry-level positions in a corrections facility or those looking to advance their current career in this field. This course will ensure students have the opportunity to gain the necessary skills and expertise to excel in this rapidly growing and increasingly complex industry. Learn more…
Probation & Parole
This course focuses on adult and juvenile probation, parole, and related institutions. Understanding the probation and parole procedures designed to mitigate the effects of past mistakes made by parolees and analyzing the role of rehabilitation in probation and parole, students will have the opportunity to learn as much as possible about this division of the criminal justice system. Learn more…
Criminal Investigation
This course teaches students the fundamentals of criminal investigation by examining the processes involved in identifying and arresting criminal suspects, identifying the types of crimes and offenses, and preparing for court. Students will be introduced to the various techniques for interviewing witnesses, suspects and other stakeholders as well as the components of successful investigations. Learn more…
Criminology
The Criminology course explores the different causes of criminal behavior as it is used to study and solve certain crimes. Students will be introduced to the study of crime and criminal behavior as well as to theories of crime causation. Learn more…
Criminal Courts
At the center of the American criminal justice system lies the criminal court system that serves to ensure our community and our society remain protected from both criminals and the law itself. With its unique procedures and processes, the American criminal courts are designed to ensure we have a fair and balanced system for criminal prosecution that focuses primarily on the rights of the accused. Learn more…
Criminal Law
This course in Criminal Law focuses on how we as a society control unwanted behavior through the application of criminal laws. Primarily centered on substantive criminal law, students will explore the history of criminal laws that have led to today’s modern criminal codes, the philosophy and logic behind them as well as the methodology for proving guilt. Learn more…
Criminal Procedure
Criminal procedure encompasses the actions or inactions taken by law enforcement, the legal system and the penal system throughout the investigation and adjudication of a crime. Focusing primarily on the protections of the accused as dictated by the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution, this course covers the various ways in which the US criminal adjudication system defines the roles of police, prosecutors, grand juries, defendants and victims. Learn more…
Criminal Justice Ethics
Ethical considerations pose constant questions for criminal justice professionals, judges, elected officials and society as a whole. As a measure of our progress, ideals and principles as a society, the criminal justice system is one of the most important elements of any civilization. It is in that light that the Criminal Justice Ethics course addresses the various dynamics of ethical behavior, ethical application of the laws and ethical incarceration guidelines including capital punishment and controversial federal sentencing guidelines. Learn more…
Business Law
This Business Law course is designed to introduce students to all of these concepts from their roots in common law through to elements of American and international law that make up this area of robust jurisprudence. Businesses operate every day under accepted theories of contract and tort law, promoting equitable transactions and ensuring corporate responsibility that advances accepted notions of good business practices. Corporations are also subject to various statutory frameworks that dictate the treatment and conditions of employees, ensure environmental protection and protect consumers from powerful organizations when necessary. Learn more…
Introduction to Law
The American legal system is one of the most complex and fascinating systems of jurisprudence in the world. Professionals in this area work at a number of different levels from court clerks and judges to paralegals, attorneys and law enforcement officials. The legal system offers both substantive and procedural solutions to a constantly-changing set of issues that arise through cases and controversies that surface between litigants as the years progress. Learn more…
Introduction to the Paralegal Profession
Paralegals play one of the most important roles in the legal industry. Though individual attorneys are ultimately responsible for the legal work they produce and the strategies they devise, many tasks – from legal research and writing, source citing, filing, and others – are delegated to paralegals. Learn more…
Introduction to the Paralegal Profession & Law
Though individual attorneys are ultimately responsible for the legal work they produce and the strategies they devise, many tasks – from legal research and writing, source citing, filing, and others – are delegated to paralegals. As such, it is imperative for successful Paralegals to have a fundamental understanding of the substantive and procedural elements applicable to the specific areas of law where they’ll be working so that they can build on a solid foundation of knowledge starting from the first day. Learn more…
Legal Research & Writing
The Legal Research & Writing course is designed to introduce students to legal thought, writing styles and research methods used in profession every day. Students will be introduced to various methods used to solve clients’ problems by using effective research techniques, accurate and in-depth legal analysis, and the clear and concise written and oral communication that are paramount to the legal profession. Learn more…
Technology in the Law Office
Advances in technology are revolutionizing today’s legal landscape at a faster pace than ever before. Along with it, the role of the legal professional continues to evolve and keep up. The automation of various legal processes has forced lawyers, paralegals, legal secretaries and other legal professionals to become proficient with constantly growing array of word processing, database, telecommunications, spreadsheet, presentation and legal research software. Learn more…
Paralegal Ethics
The legal profession is subject to ethical laws and considerations that Paralegals encounter every day on the job. Whether collecting fees, billing clients or soliciting new clients, legal professionals are required to adhere to state ethical laws governing how this industry operates in order to protect both the clients and the legal professionals. Learn more…
Wills, Trusts & Estates
The intergenerational transfer of wealth is controlled by both statutory and common law principles applicable to a particular jurisdiction. Competing views of the individual’s freedom of disposition and state power both to channel and to tax property have led to an interesting and complex array of legal devices and institutions that govern the proper way to gift certain types of property, trusts and other instruments of ownership. Learn more…
Real Estate
Real Estate law defines the elements and principles essential to the buying and selling real property. Real Estate refers not only to a piece of land, but the buildings on it, the natural resources -crops, water, minerals – that come with it as well as the various interests associated with it. Far from a simple transaction, Real Estate law governs the procedures surrounding the titles to and conveyance of real property. Learn more…
Civil Litigation
Civil Procedure concerns the rules and principles that govern the litigation of a civil case. Whatever grievance or injury an individual might have, there is no legal recourse available to them without the proper application of civil procedure to their claim. Successful legal professions must have a comprehensive understanding of the ins and outs of civil litigation and the complex procedural and systemic issues related to how and where a lawsuit is filed. Learn more…
Torts
Tort law seeks to remedy civil wrongs that result in harm to person or property. The parameters of tort law specify how we assign a duty of responsibility to certain actors, assess damages, and determine the distribution of burdens for the every day risks of harm that exist in modern society, in business and in every day life. Tort law and mass tort actions also serve as a deterrent to harmful activity that might otherwise go unchecked. Learn more…
Contracts
Contract law serves to define the various ways in which different entities enter into an agreement. From basic consideration principles of common law through the more detailed and intuitive conclusions of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), this course will examine the elements of a valid contract and the process for agreement as well as the different remedies available for breach of contract. Learn more…
Criminal Law & Procedure
This course deals with both substantive criminal law and the legal procedures that govern its enforcement in order to safeguard individual liberties. Numerous crimes such as homicide, theft, and conspiracy make up state and federal penal statutes by which the state prosecutes individuals for actions we’ve collectively decided are not acceptable to civil society. Learn more…
Family Law
The practice of family law examines state regulation of sexual and marital relationships, including the delicate balance of family privacy against state intervention in the marital relationship. Litigating around the institution of marriage and family that is most personal to individuals, family law brings to light a number of issues that affect peoples lives at a very deep level. Learn more…
Juvenile Justice
Should teenagers who commit serious crimes be tried as juveniles or adults in our criminal system? What constitutes a “serious” enough crime in order to justify such a decision and what age of the defendant is critical to this determination? These are questions that face our criminal justice system every day, and face our society as we develop prosecution procedures for certain defendants. The Juvenile Justice class is designed to address exactly these questions by introducing the concepts, principles and practices of the juvenile justice system to students. Learn more…
Workforce Readiness
Ensuring students are properly prepared to enter the workforce and meet employers’ expectations, it is imperative that job-seekers have a mastery of basic workforce readiness skills. Recognizing this need, we have brought together a set of courses that will ensure our students have a fundamental understanding of workplace expectations with well-developed skills in problem-solving, communication and professionalism that will contribute to individual development and career success for years to come. See the Courses…
Communication & Collaboration
The Workforce Readiness: Collaboration and Communication course covers the importance of communication and collaboration in today’s fast-paced, rapidly changing workplace. Learn more…
Creativity & Innovation
The Workforce Readiness: Creativity and Innovation course covers how to apply creativity skills and innovative thinking in order to stand out in today’s fast-paced, rapidly changing workplace. Learn more…
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
The Workforce Readiness: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving course covers how to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to today’s competitive and rapidly changing workplace. Learn more…
Financial Literacy
The Workforce Readiness: Financial Literacy course provides an overview of the principal elements of financial literacy, crucial for new workers entering today’s competitive and rapidly changing workplace. Learn more…
Flexibility & Adaptability
The Workforce Readiness: Flexibility and Adaptability course provides students with an overview of the principal areas of flexibility and adaptability that are crucial to remaining competitive in today’s rapidly changing workplace. Learn more…
Initiative & Self-Direction
The Workforce Readiness: Initiative and Self-Direction course provides students with an overview of the principal areas of initiative and self-direction that are crucial for new workers entering today’s competitive, rapidly changing workplace and individuals who want to transition to a new career. Learn more…
Leadership & Responsibility
The Workforce Readiness: Leadership and Responsibility course covers the importance of quality leadership and how to lead with integrity. It discusses ethical behavior in using influence and power in the workplace and how to take responsibility as a conscientious member of today’s workforce. Learn more…
Productivity & Accountability
The Workforce Readiness: Productivity and Accountability course covers the importance of productivity and accountability in today’s competitive, fast-paced workplace. Learn more…
Social & Cross-Cultural Skills
The Workforce Readiness: Social and Cross-Cultural Skills course provides an overview of the principal elements of social and cross-cultural skills crucial in the global marketplace and today’s increasingly diverse workplace. Learn more…
Computer Concepts
This hybrid-only Computer Concepts course provides students with very basic skills on how to operate a computer and function within a digital environment, essentials in today’s computer-driven workplace. Students will explore a computer’s hardware and software, as well as use the internet for either for job search or basic workplace purposes. The first day of the class is designed to be an in-person classroom meeting, with the remainder of the class taught online. Learn more…
Workforce Readiness Bundle
The Workforce Readiness Bundle course provides students with the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace, including topics like critical thinking, communication, taking initiative, productivity, leadership, and financial literacy. It also covers creativity and innovation, flexibility and adaptability, and social and cross-cultural skills. Learn more…
MyFoundationsLab for Career Readiness
MyFoundationsLab for Career Readiness enables students of all ages and educational entry points to identify and fill academic gaps, learn at their own paces, and master the requisite skills to successfully pursue professional training and establish themselves in high-demand careers. This mastery-based online resource helps assess and remediate core foundational skills in reading, writing and mathematics, in addition to the skills core WorkKeys assessments that can lead to a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) Learn more…
MyFoundationsLab for Healthcare Professionals
MyFoundationsLab for Healthcare Professionals enables students of all ages and educational entry points to identify and fill academic gaps, learn at their own paces, and master the requisite skills to successfully pursue occupational training and establish themselves in high-demand, health care professions. Learn more…
GED Prep Comprehensive
The GED® Prep Comprehensive course is an interactive learning experience designed to help students achieve success on the GED® test. Preparing for the GED® test may seem like a daunting task. The Workforce Readiness: GED® Prep Comprehensive course offers students a useful and easy-to-follow guide through all five of the content areas covered on the GED® test: language arts; writing and reading; social studies; science; and mathematics. Learn more…
Healthcare Certification Programs
As the healthcare industry evolves, certification in various fields is becoming more and more imperative. Healthcare professionals at all levels – whether new entrants to the field or seasoned professionals – require training and certification in order to ensure they have the most up-to-date skills in the latest healthcare technologies and for employers to ensure their staff have been successfully evaluated by an independent certifying body. Our best-in-class Healthcare Certification Programs prepare students not only for work in these fields so they’ll be ready from day one on the job, but also ensure they have the study tips, practice tests and course materials necessary for success on the certification exams. With an extensive catalog of Healthcare Certification Programs aimed at both novices and trained professionals, these courses can help ensure you have the credentials necessary for the future of healthcare delivery. See the Courses…
Clinical Medical Assistant
The Clinical Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple healthcare settings. Medical assistants with a clinical background perform various clinical tasks including assisting with the administration of medications and with minor procedures, performing an EKG electrocardiogram, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients, and other related tasks. Learn more…
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technicians work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other healthcare settings. This high demand for pharmacy technicians is the result of a multitude of factors including the constant availability of new drugs, the national shortage of registered pharmacists, the establishment of certified pharmacy technicians, and the aging population. Learn more…
Dental Assisting
The Dental Assisting Program prepares students for entry-level positions in one of the fastest growing health care professions – Dental Assisting. With the national increase in healthcare-related services, and the national shortage of health care professionals, the need for dental assistants is growing substantially. With a growing workforce over 300,000 strong, a career in dental assisting ranks as the fourth fastest growing occupation in the healthcare technician field. Learn more…
Electronic Health Record Management
This Electronic Health Record (EH R) Management program prepares students to understand and use electronic records in a medical practice. Course reviews the implementation and management of electronic health information using common electronic data interchange systems and maintaining the medical, legal, accreditation and regulatory requirements of the electronic health record. Learn more…
Dialysis Technician
Dialysis technicians are employed in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other medical facilities. The number of dialysis technician jobs has the potential to increase by more than 35% by 2018. While most technician training has historically been done “on the job,” today’s healthcare employers are seeking well-trained technicians who possess the necessary knowledge and skills to fill this growing number of positions. Learn more…
Medical Billing and Coding
Medical billing and coding is one of the fastest-growing careers in the healthcare industry today! The need for professionals who understand how to code healthcare services and procedures for third-party insurance reimbursement is growing substantially. Physician practices, hospitals, pharmacies, long-term care facilities, chiropractic practices, physical therapy practices, and other healthcare providers all depend on medical billing and coding for insurance carrier reimbursement. Learn more…
Medical Coding – ICD-10
Medical coding professionals keep records, calculate patient charges, and review files. This Medical Coding ICD-10 course reviews key elements of the changes from ICD-9 to ICD-10 and examines the impact of this change on the U.S. healthcare system. Learn more…
Medical Terminology
This Medical Terminology course offers a clear and concise introduction to medical terminology with extensive opportunities for student practice. It reviews word components and basic principles for interpreting terms within each of the major medical specialties. The course does not require any previous knowledge of science or biology. The skills students obtain through this course will benefit them in any healthcare field they choose to pursue. Learn more…
Phlebotomy Technician
The phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team, whose main function is to obtain patient’s blood specimens by venipuncture and microcollection for testing purposes. Phlebotomists are employed throughout the healthcare system including in hospitals, neighborhood health centers, medical group practices, HMO’s, public health facilities, veteran hospitals, insurance carriers, and in other healthcare settings. Learn more…
EKG Technician
EKG technicians are in demand! EKG technicians work in physician’s offices, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities and organizations. EKG technicians also work for insurance companies to provide data for health and life insurance policies. Similar to other growing healthcare professions, the demand for EKG technicians is expected to continue to grow substantially. Learn more…
ECG for Nurses
A valuable resource for nurses to learn the fundamentals of reading and interpreting ECGs, this course includes nine instructional modules with quizzes, ten exercises to practice reading and interpreting ECG strips, and a comprehensive course exam. Learn more…
Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical administrative assistants primarily work in doctor’s offices, clinics, outpatient settings, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. Medical administrative assistants, medical secretaries, and medical records clerks are all positions in great demand. The growth and the complexity of the U.S. healthcare system have resulted in a substantial increase in the need for qualified medical administrative assistants. Learn more…
Certified Professional Healthcare Compliance Officer
The Certified Professional Healthcare Compliance Officer course prepares students to become certified Healthcare Compliance Officers. Students will develop an understanding of the key requirements needed to effectively develop, implement, and monitor a healthcare compliance program for their practices or help others in their compliance efforts, which are based on governmental regulatory guidelines. Students will emerge from this course fully prepared to sit for the AAPC’s Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO) certification exam. Learn more…
Certified Professional Medical Auditor
This course is designed to prepare an individual to become an AAPC Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA). Participants will be able to use their experience with coding and documentation guidelines in order to improve a practice’s revenue cycles. The CPMA examination is recommended for certified coders or medical record auditors with experience auditing physician services or significant coding experience and is well versed with a variety of different types of audits including, but not limited to E/M services. Learn more…
Healthcare Courses
The healthcare industry is changing at a rapid pace. Education and certification requirements on both new and existing roles necessitates the ability to learn time-trusted concepts by utilizing and accessing the medical innovations of today. These courses are here to provide students with the necessary skills and support to meet these growing needs. Offering an extensive catalog of Healthcare Certification Programs aimed at both new entrants to the field and trained professionals, these courses can help ensure you have the skills necessary for the future of healthcare delivery. See the Courses…
Cultural Competence for Healthcare Providers
The Cultural Competence for Healthcare Providers course shows students how to develop and strengthen their ability to effectively interact with diverse groups of people. Students will gain an understanding of how individuals and systems provide quality care to patients with diverse values, beliefs and behaviors. They will also learn how to tailor Healthcare delivery to meet patients’ social, cultural, and linguistic needs. In addition, students will become aware of their own cultural influences and how they may affect perceptions, diagnoses and interactions with patients and colleagues. Learn more…
Customer Service for Healthcare
The Customer Service for Healthcare course provides students looking to work in the Healthcare industry with the basics of customer service, primarily focused on accountable care and patient satisfaction. In the past few years, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services have implemented a customer service survey called HCAHPS. This broad initiative measures patients’ satisfaction and perspectives on hospital care, and it also provides patients with a transparent viewpoint of their local hospitals. Armed with this information, patients are better equipped choose the healthcare provider they feel will provide the best return on their investment. Learn more…
Healthcare Reform Perspectives: Accountable Care Concepts for Managers
The Healthcare Reform Perspectives: Accountable Care Concepts for Managers course introduces students to the accountable Healthcare concepts defined in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of March 2010. Over the coming years, implementation of the Affordable Care Act will present a unique and lengthy set of challenges for healthcare practices across the country. An essential part of this transition aimed at cost reduction will include the implementation of Health Information Technology (HIT) to make data available between providers, insurance carriers and patients, implicating the need for coordinating patient information, maintaining health information security and keeping abreast of on-going and often complex information presented on a regular basis. Learn more…
Health Insurance I
The Health Insurance I course is one of five courses comprising the Patient Access Specialist certification program. Patient Access Specialists represent the front line of the healthcare service for patients entering a practice, hospital or clinic with a constant eye toward excellent customer services and the overarching goal of achieving a positive experience for the patient. Patient Access Specialists must possess strong communication skills, an understanding of medical terminology and anatomy as well as a comprehensive understanding of the importance of the revenue cycle and medical insurance options available to patients. Learn more…
Health Insurance II
The Health Insurance II course is one of five courses comprising the Patient Access Specialist certification program. Patient Access Specialists represent the front line of the healthcare service for patients entering a practice, hospital or clinic with a constant eye toward excellent customer services and the overarching goal of achieving a positive experience for the patient. Patient Access Specialists must possess strong communication skills, an understanding of medical terminology and anatomy as well as a comprehensive understanding of the importance of the revenue cycle and medical insurance options available to patients. Learn more…
HIPAA Privacy
The HIPAA Privacy Rule Training for Healthcare Organizations course provides a foundation for all learners for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). In effect since 2003, the law gave the US Department of Health and Human Services the responsibility of adopting rules to help patients and other Healthcare consumers keep as much of their personal information private as possible. The privacy rules under HIPAA set forth requirements for the use and disclosure of protected health information and also provides certain rights to patients and research subjects pertinent to their protected health information. Learn more…
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
The Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology course will familiarize students with the structures and functions of the human body. Anatomy describes the structures of the body – their scientific names, location, composition and associated structures – and offers a map of the human body for students. Physiology, on the other hand, studies the function of each structure, individuals and in combination with the other structures. As students examine each part of the body during this course, they’ll discover how Anatomy and Physiology always work together and will continually focus on both the structure and function of body. Learn more…
Introduction to Medical Law & Ethics
The Introduction to Medical Law & Ethics course addresses the legal and ethical issues found in the Healthcare setting. The course provides an overview of the laws and professional requirements that regulate the delivery of Healthcare, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the Patient’s Bill of Rights, and standard of care. This course also presents information on ethical and moral issues that Healthcare professionals may encounter. Learn more…
Medical Math
The Medical Math course provides students with the basic math skills they need to be successful on the job in a way that applies mathematical problems to real-world healthcare scenarios. Throughout this course, students will gain an understanding of where basic math functions from fractions and percentages to accurate measurements and algebraic expressions are used throughout the healthcare system. Learn more…
Overview of Electronic Health Records & Clinical Software
The Overview of Electronic Health Records and Clinical Software course introduces students to the electronic health record (EHR). Students will gain a thorough understanding of both the terminology of EHR systems and the practical use of such systems in a Healthcare provider office setting. Students will also learn about problem lists, assessments, prescription/medication management, exam notes, and diagnostic orders and results. Learn more…
Anatomy & Physiology
This course provides an overview of the anatomical structures and physiology of the human body. Each body system is discussed in terms of the major anatomical structures and functions including how each system participates in homeostasis of the body. In addition, the course discusses selected major pathologies, including disease definitions and causes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and possible treatments. Learn more…
Introduction to Biology
Students completing this course will gain a fundamental understanding of the biological principles and the properties of life, considering the structure and function of plants and animals, their relationship to various organisms, to each other and the environment they inhabit. Taking an in-depth look at cell biology principles, reproduction, development and growth, students will begin to understand the mechanics of evolution, inheritance and genetics. Learn more…
Survey of Medical Terminology
This course covers medical terminology, symbols and abbreviations, and the application of this new language in the field of Healthcare. While terms are covered as they relate to body structure and function, the main focus is on medical vocabulary and being able to construct terms using word parts such as roots, suffixes, and prefixes. Learn more…
Survey of Anatomy & Physiology
The Survey of Anatomy & Physiology course is a primer to the major anatomical structures of the human body systems. Intended as a basic introduction to anatomy and physiology, this course takes students through fundamental anatomical terms and basic cellular biology as applied to the structure and function of several organ systems that make up the human body. Learn more…
Survey of Medical Law & Ethics
The Survey of Medical Law & Ethics course provides a brief overview of legal and ethical issues found in the Healthcare setting. It outlines some of the laws and professional requirements that regulate the delivery of Healthcare such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the Patient’s Bill of Rights, and standard of care. This course also highlights information about common ethical issues that Healthcare professionals may encounter. Learn more…
Introduction to Pharmacology
The Introduction to Pharmacology course will ensure students gain a fundamental understanding of classical pharmacology thereby increasing the overall quality of care to patients. This course will provide students with a broad understanding of drug effects on organ systems and drug use as clinical therapeutics. Students will be introduced to the mechanisms underlying the action of various classes of drugs and their receptor targets in the body. Learn more…
Survey of Pharmacology
The Survey of Pharmacology course offers students an overview of classical pharmacology, which is essential to ensure a knowledgeable staff across the healthcare field. This course will provide students with a basic understanding of drug effects on organ systems and general drug use. Students will also be introduced to the mechanisms underlying the action of various classes of drugs and their receptor targets in the body. The course will also provide a general overview of some of the most widely used drugs and provide further insight into their therapeutic effects, adverse reaction, clinical indications and drug interactions. Learn more…
Medical Office Assistant
The Medical Office Assistant is part of the front lines dedicated to overall patient care and healthcare access. Medical Office Assisting involves direct patient contact, coordinating patient flow, scheduling for both patients and physicians, preparing and maintaining medical records, insurance verification and referrals, chart preparation and effective patient communication. The Medical Office Assistant course provides students with an introduction to the various types of documentation used in a medical office as well as accepted practices for maintaining medical records and an introduction to electronic health records. Learn more…
Patient Access Specialist
The Patient Access Specialist course is one of five courses comprising the Patient Access Specialist certification program. Patient Access Specialists represent the front line of the healthcare service for patients entering a practice, hospital or clinic with a constant eye toward excellent customer services and the overarching goal of achieving a positive experience for the patient. The Patient Access Specialist plays a key role for any provider and works as a strong team player in a dynamic, fast-paced, patient-centered practice. Learn more…
Professionalism in Healthcare
The Professionalism in Healthcare course provides students with a primer on professionalism in this unique industry. The course will address various elements inherent in professionalism to ensure students are ready to enter the professional workplace including etiquette, image, manners, communication (verbal, non-verbal and written), professional relationships, responsibility and accountability, respectfulness, privacy considerations and requirements as well as empathy, compassion and emotional maturity specific to the healthcare setting. Learn more…
Universal Precautions
The Universal Precautions course provides training and information on the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard for individuals at risk of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). Exposure to blood and OPIM could result in transmission of bloodborne pathogens, which could lead to disease or death. This OSHA standard is a federal mandate requiring the use of Universal Precautions and other engineering and work practice controls to provide a safe workplace for employees. Learn more…
Introduction to CPT/HCPCS Coding
This course provides students with a basic understanding of Current Procedural Terminology coding to bill for medical procedures and services as well as the Health Care Procedure Coding System to bill for medical services and supplies. Students will become familiar with the Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) as it’s used in medical billing and also learn to code for various medical services and procedures depending on the anatomical system to which they apply. Learn more…
Intermediate Advanced CPT/HCPCS Coding
This course provides students with an advanced understanding of Current Procedural Terminology coding to bill for medical procedures and services as well as the Health Care Procedure Coding System to bill for medical services and supplies. Students further familiarize themselves with the Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) as it’s used in sophisticated medical billing and also learn to code for more complex medical services and procedures in accordance with the anatomical system to which they apply. Learn more…
Introduction to ICD 9
Medical coding professionals keep records, calculate patient charges, and review files. Currently, almost every healthcare professional across the country uses the ICD-9 system, which forms the basis of our entire billing and coding network. Before making the transition to ICD-10 or any later version of the code, it is imperative that students have a firm grasp of ICD-9 procedures. Learn more…