Skill Building and Professional Development
Posted by Phyllis Stith on August 31st, 2008
Many students that are enrolled in online courses also work jobs outside of school. As a consequence, many work diligently to increase overall skills and abilities while enrolled so that they can have the necessary finances to survive tough, economic times. One alternative would be to look for outside sources that will provide the necessary training to accomplish this.
SkillPath is a provider of business services that promotes skill building and personal growth. As a result, they provide a wide range of training programs that can be utilized by students in the online learning environment. Their offerings include conferences, seminars workshops, as well as printed training materials. In addition, many online courses are also available.
The company’s offering’s include over 3,500 courses which students may be able to take advantage of. For example, training in Microsoft Office Suite may prove beneficial because most online courses suggest that students use these applications when submitting assignments. In like manner, they offer courses in time management strategies that may help students make better use of their time and to assist them with organizing schedules that are most often extremely busy.
The company also offers many certifications that may help student increase their disposable incomes while working towards a degree in higher education. As such, offerings in Human Resources, Management and Customer Service are just some of the many options available.
Lastly, individuals that are interested in earning extra income may apply to become an Independent Contractor with SkillPath. These individuals serve as trainers and are paid on a commission basis.
References:
http://www.skillpath.com/index.html
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