In response to overwhelming interest in online, career training certificate programs, the University of North Dakota and other well-known institutions have expanded their course offerings to accommodate what are considered ‘hot
trend’ areas.
In response to overwhelming interest in online, career training certificate programs, the University of North Dakota and other well-known institutions have expanded their course offerings to accommodate what are considered ‘hot
trend’ areas.
The e-learning movement, a segment of adult education that has only scratched
the surface of potential enrollees, has taken hold particularly in higher, adult
education. According to the United States Distance Learning Association, 90
percent of four-year public schools and more than half of four-year private
schools offer some form of online education.
With the New Year in full swing, many adults are looking to fulfill their career-related
resolutions by taking quick online training courses. Although the economy is
still sluggish in some parts of the country, statistics now show that many areas
of North Dakota are expected to experience job growth that will continue into
the next decade.
Labor market information released by the North Dakota State Employment Security
Agency finds that many popular occupations are expected to experience significant
growth in the Indianapolis area through 2012, including but not limited to medical
and dental assistants, computer support, and pharmacy technicians.
According to the statistics mentioned above, medical assistants are expected
to experience 38 percent growth through 2012. Computer Support positions should
rise 31 percent; an addition of 390 jobs. .
Pharmacy technicians will grow by 21 percent, with dental assistants expanding
by 30 percent, or 160 jobs.
Job seekers can be trained in these jobs by taking online courses offered at
the University of North Dakota. They also offer certification programs in graphic
design, home inspection, medical transcription, paralegal, webmaster, and video
game programming, all hot trend fields.
These courses are offered through the University of North Dakota via Gatlin
Education Services, the largest provider of asynchronous web-based, instructor-supported
training to colleges and universities. GES open-enrollment programs are designed
to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for
many in-demand occupations.
For program and course descriptions, go to http://www.gatlineducation.com.
