Kaplan Continuing Education Provides Insight into Trends for Top Online Education Programs
Demand for training in IT careers and health care professions leads to increased enrollment in related certificate programs
Fort Lauderdale, FL, March 11, 2010—Kaplan Continuing Education, a leading provider of online continuing education courses, announced some of the top trends in online education. The company has seen an increase in people looking for information on health care and IT career training. With the economic downturn, many professionals are looking for ways to become more valuable by advancing their skills.
Kaplan Continuing Education offers online certificate programs for professionals in many different industries. IT career training and other specific fields, such as allied health and nursing, continue to be in demand and are some of the top trends in online education. The interest in online education is on the rise, and many people feel comfortable completing certificate programs from the comfort of their homes. By completing online education courses, people are able to enhance their skills or start new careers they did not think were available before.
“The trends for online education continue to rise. Many people are looking for alternative education methods where they can be home with their family or continue to work a full-time job, while getting the schooling and enhanced preparation needed for advancing their career. Training for a career in IT and health care can become very lucrative as the baby boomer population needs help in both of these areas,” said Ron Trautman, president of Kaplan Continuing Education. “Our certificate programs are tailored to specific industries with growth. We spot the top trends of online education very carefully and fill the voids quickly to maintain our high quality of output from professors and students. Recently, we surveyed our students and 95 percent of those who responded believe online education is becoming more of a trend.”
Kaplan Continuing Education provides the latest in career training in IT, health care, and business. Their programs may also prepare students for certain certification exams, where appropriate..The university leads online trends in education by providing certificate programs that are in demand and designed to give students the knowledge base to pursue their career goals.
About Kaplan Continuing Education
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. In addition, the IT career training programs may be able to prepare you for certification exams. For more information about these IT programs that may prepare you for certification exams and other offerings, contact www.KaplanContinuingEducation.com .
About Kaplan University
Kaplan University, of which KCE is a part, offers a different school of thought for higher education. It strives to help adult students unlock their talent by providing a practical, student-centered education that could prepare them for careers in some of the fastest-growing industries. Based in Davenport, Iowa, 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 has more than 125 academic programs and offerings, and serves more than 66,000 online and campus-based students. In addition to its online operations, the University has 10 campuses in Iowa, Nebraska, and Maryland, and one Kaplan University Learning Center in Milwaukee. For more information about Kaplan University, visit talent.kaplan.edu.