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With enrollments in online coursework nearly doubling over a three-year period – from 1.6 million to almost 3.2 million – it’s clear that a growing number of adult learners are finding online programs to be a viable alternative to campus-based studies. Today’s students expect more than the convenience of high technology – they also want accredited schools that are accessible anytime and anywhere.

Online Programs Gaining Acceptance

The rapid growth of online programs illustrates their increasing popularity and widespread acceptance. A Zogby International survey found that 83% of business executives who are familiar with distance education strongly believe that a degree earned online is as credible as one earned through traditional on-campus coursework.
“The online Project Management certificate program I listed on my resume generated so much attention that I had to make a spreadsheet to keep track of all the offers,” says Project Manager Cathy Nanovic, who accepted a role on an exciting and highly visible project with Penske Corporation. “I even had other companies fighting over me and offering more money if I would change my mind. I believe my success was a direct result of the Master Certificate in Project Management credential I earned online.”

Carve a New Path With Cutting-Edge Technology

Online education leverages technology in exciting new ways. Class lectures are often delivered via streaming video and presented by expert instructors who are experienced in teaching adult learners. Students and professors can interact with each other in real time using online chat rooms, instant messaging and other high-tech communication tools. With 24/7 availability, this flexible and stimulating learning environment adapts to your busy schedule – leaving you more time for work, life and everything in between.
“There was no way I could afford the time to travel to campus and sit through a three-hour long class twice a week,” says Tiffany Bruss, a full-time marketing manager in Tampa, Florida, of her decision to pursue her MBA online. While she initially worried she might “feel isolated in cyberspace,” Bruss notes that regular online communication with her professors and classmates provided “so much feedback that I felt like I was part of a small study group.”
Whether you’re looking to boost your earning potential with professional certification or increase your marketability to potential employers with an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree, online programs from accredited schools offer a powerful combination of tradition and technology that can revitalize your career and transform your life.

Source: US News University