According to the United States Department of Education, 56 percent of 2-year and 4-year schools provided certificate programs or a college degree entirely by way of distance learning. Clearly distance learning has grow to be a growing trend for a significant number of students seeking higher education.
Austin Gore, January 10th 2011
The Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam has been characterized by About.com as one of the most intensive certification exams around. The PMP credential is highly coveted because, as Global Knowledge points out, certified PMPs can make 15% to 30% more than their non-certified counter parts. The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the principles and methodologies of good project management. One of the tools for spreading their “doctrine” is the PMP certification program. The potential candidate needs to have at least 35 hours of classroom or online project management education, and 4500 through 7500 hours of project management experience, just to qualify to take the test. The test itself is something of an enigma. The PMI has compiled a manual called the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) guide. The current PMBOK guide is version 4. Just the name of the book gives you the feeling of the aspirations of the work — to encompass the entire body of knowledge surrounding the discipline of project management. This guide is the basis for the certification exam. However, knowing the material in the book is not the hard part, you have to be able to apply the concepts and principles in order to pass the test. The exam covers nine knowledge areas, and five process groups, it also touches on the professional and ethical aspects of managing projects. Many of the questions on the exam are situational in nature, for example:
Miranda Laranjo, January 5th 2011
It is that time of year again where students must start school, college and university. This can be exciting, seeing friends and meeting new ones. Unfortunately it can also be stressful as everyone tries to settle back into the habit of exams, essays and studying. It should not be like this though. Here are a few simple tips to take out some of the stress and worry related to studying and school.
Belly Brown, December 5th 2010
If you are thinking about getting a finance degree online then there are schools available that can help. Online schools have many advantages over traditional schools and offer a variety of degrees. This can allow you to work and go to school at the same time without struggling to juggle everything. Here are some things for you to consider.
Mary Jack, March 25th 2010
One should not waste time in looking for scholarships but should first read the articles available on finding the right scholarship for you. Look for easy scholarships in the beginning. Many easy ways are available to do this. All you have to do is follow these procedures and help overcome your reluctance about easy scholarships.
James Scholaris, November 24th 2009
College scholarships help open up opportunities , not only for outstanding students , but also for average students who may not necessarily have good grades or excellent sports skills. A lot many scholarships are available for average students as well as outstanding students. The key is to look for the one that best suits your needs.
James Scholaris, November 24th 2009
Masters Programs can advance your aspirations forward. However there are a few things that one should think about when considering a masters program, especially online ones. You definitely do not want to spend a lot of wealth on a insignificant degree. So think of the following things before starting a program.
Sherman Cox, November 8th 2009
Ever since the credit crisis, the world entered a global recession and money has been harder and harder to come by. However, this is no excuse not to pursue a college education. Although the cost of going to college is undeniably, high, there are plenty of affordable accredited degrees online.
Donna Wright, September 17th 2009
Have you been toying with the idea of getting a psychology master degree online certification under your belt? Typically, the most sought after master’s degree include the MBA, MSW, MSc (Master of Science Degree), and of course the well liked Master of Science or MSc. in psychology.
Larry Thompson, August 19th 2009
One key e-learning content rule which too many content developers learn too late is that in learning management system course development, less is often more. This rule of thumb applies to many topics in e-learning creation, but most strongly to the author’s writing voice in e-learning material. The degree of engagement students experience with the content depends very directly on the writer’s voice.
Roy Sencio, August 12th 2009
