Online learning is exponentially growing as the benefits continue to meet the needs of today’s learner. There are many advantages of online learning including flexibility, career advancement and the variety of course selections.
Online courses are self-paced to work with an individual’s busy schedule.
In addition to learning the skills for career advancement through online learning, students build time management skills and self-motivation which are beneficial traits to succeed in a workplace.
The wide selection of online course options benefits students by helping them focus on the subject of interest.
Lake Land College has partnered with Ed2Go, Condensed Curriculum International (CCI) and World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.) to offer an array of interactive online learning content. The selection of non-credit courses is instructor-led or self-paced to fulfill students’ learning style to gain personal and professional development in high growth areas.
The selection of Ed2Go online courses includes advanced career training to prepare students for a new career or recognized certification and the fundamentals to gain personal and professional skills. The courses are categorized by Arts and Design, Business, Computer Applications, Computer Science, Construction and Trades, Health and Fitness, Hospitality, Information Technology, Microsoft Office, Health, Language, Legal, Math and Science, Teacher Professional Development, Test Prep and Writing.
For more information on Ed2Go online courses, please visit https://www.ed2go.com/lakelandcollege.
CCI provides online courses in Professional Development, Microsoft Office, Health Care and Information Technology. The courses include Business Management Professional, Bookkeeping Professional with QuickBooks, Dialysis Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Comp TIA Security+, Front-End Web Developer, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
One of the growing fields in health care is pharmacy technician. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 7% through 2028 due to the increased demand for prescription medications. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) requires individuals to complete a PTCB-recognized Education/Training Program to be eligible for CPhT Certification and Lake Land College is PTCB-recognized.
For more information on CCI online courses, please visit lakelandcollege.edu/learn and click on Online Learning.
The World Instructor Training Schools are the first in the fitness industry to get NCCA Accreditation in testing the written core knowledge and practical skill competencies. A high-demand career in fitness is the certified personal trainer. Lake Land College provides the online option to complete the seven-week Certified Personal Trainer course and begin employment after completion of the course and passage of the certification exam. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of fitness trainers is projected to grow 13% through 2028 as the benefits of health and fitness programs are recognized.
For more information on the Certified Personal Trainer online course, please visit lakelandcollege.edu/learn and click on Online Learning.
To learn more about all Community Education courses and register, visit lakelandcollege.edu/learn.