Social media site helps illustrate convenience and availability of getting an online
education from Kaplan Continuing Education
Fort Lauderdale, FL, January 21, 2010 — Kaplan Continuing Education (KCE),
a leader in online career education, today announced a new online resource for potential
students. The refreshed Kaplan Continuing Education channel on YouTube helps explain
the benefit of getting an online education and provides a platform for evaluation
of career education programs. Utilizing this social media tool, KCE has developed
videos that provide students with information about continuing education programs
in nursing, health care, IT and business.
A Kaplan Continuing Education survey of 908 students shows strong interest in online
programs. In fact, 74 percent of those who responded indicated they went to the
Internet to find information about online certificates. The YouTube channel was
developed to address the heightened interest by supplying information in the format
preferred by this new generation.
“Students tell us that when considering career education, program evaluation is
critical. Utilizing these different platforms and social media tools will help potential
students understand how to obtain a career education online and how KCE can help.
As we continue to expand and offer continuing education programs in health care,
nursing, IT, business, and fire and emergency medical services (EMS), we’ll evaluate
and tailor them to the needs of the workforce,” said Ron Trautman, president of
Kaplan Continuing Education.
Professionals who plan to enroll in Kaplan Continuing Education programs should
visit the YouTube channel to get a sneak peek of the online learning experience.
There, visitors will get an understanding of how an online education could help
further their career. For more information about online career education and to
see Kaplan Continuing Education’s YouTube channel, visit
www.YouTube.com/kaplancontinuingedu.
YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload, view and share video
clips.
Kaplan Continuing Education’s YouTube channel allows students to evaluate
future career education and online programs based on videos, comments and input
from users. KCE will also use this website to help educate potential students and
give them a true understanding of the online career education experience.
Kaplan Continuing Education (KCE) provides online educational services and training
to professionals. The Company is dedicated to providing quality and accessible employee
training and development to today's busy professionals. KCE offers certificate programs
in key areas of business, finance, health care, information technology, and fire
and EMS to help you build a stronger, more knowledgeable team. These programs are
for online career education. For more information about these programs that could
help prepare you to sit for various certification exams, contact
www.KaplanContinuingEducation.com.
Kaplan University, of which KCE is a part, offers a different school of thought
for higher education. It strives to provide student-centered education that prepares
students for careers in some of the fastest-growing industries. The University is
regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of
the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Kaplan University offers
more than 125 academic programs and currently serves more than 63,000 online and
on-ground students. To learn more about Kaplan University, visit
www.portal.kaplan.edu.