Based in California, University of the People is the worlds first accredited, tuition-free online college and is available to qualified students around the world.
UoPeople offers online associate and bachelor degrees in Business Administration, Computer Science and Health Studies as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program.
The university has enrolled students from over 180+ countries and has partnerships with schools the likes of NYU and UC Berkeley.
The basic application requirements include proof of High School graduation (or an official functional equivalent) and also proof of English language proficiency.
Based in Montgomery County PA, Harcum College is dedicated to helping students achieve their education goals through online learning, with courses in fields such as Social Science, Humanities, Healthcare, and more.
At Harcum College, our online education provides the same rigorous academic content and instruction as face-to-face classes. We also offer a flexible and convenient method of learning for adults whose schedules may prevent them from attending campus on a regular basis.
Online offerings at Harcum provide students with an array of skills that allow them to thrive in a professional work environment.
Our online programs meet the specific needs of professional students. Harcum offers the convenience, flexibility and accessibility that students need to complete a program and move forward in their career.
All course work is done online; however, testing and labs for some courses may be done on campus. Students must have computer access to enroll in our courses.
Harcum College has offered online courses since 2002. Online courses provide the flexibility, convenience and anytime/anywhere access that many of today’s learners require to suit busy family, work and school schedules.
TechieCert offers online computer training with 24 hour instructor mentoring for technical IT subjects and end user applications.
Our online training is comprised of highly interactive HTML-based courses presented through the Internet.
They are geared toward technical certifications like Microsoft, CompTIA, Oracle Administration, Cisco CCNA, Novell 570 CNE, Red Hat Linux and end user applications such as Microsoft Office.
Founded in 1973 and based in Santa Ana, CA, California Coast University is a pioneer in distance learning, offering a range of online Associate, Bachelor, and Masters degree programs in fields including Education, Behavioral Science, Business Administration, and more. The student is given the opportunity to choose their preferred method of study between distance learning and correspondance.
Our distance learning degree programs are designed for students whose geographic, professional, or personal time commitments keep them from completing their education in traditional on-campus programs.
The University's programs are not structured in quarters, semesters, or terms. Students are allowed to apply and begin their studies at any time during the year. Our degree programs are designed to allow students to proceed as rapidly, or as slowly, as their own time and ability permit.
California Coast University holds accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The DETC is an educational association located in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1926, and has become the agency that sets the standard for all distance education institutions.
55.University of Massachusetts Online (UMassOnline)
Courses / Programs
Based in Boston, UMassOnline is your entry into the University of Massachusetts' online courses, certificates, degree programs, and corporate and professional education opportunities.
Recognized as one of the top universities in the United States, the University of Massachusetts has been a leader in distance education for over 25 years, offering programs in academic fields such as Business Management, Nursing, Healthcare, Engineering, Information Technology, and more.
Now you can leverage the power of the five-campus University by getting your university degree online. UMassOnline students are UMass students and are taught by the same faculty who teach on campus.
UMassOnline students have access to the many of the same rich resources on campus students have, such as one of the largest library systems in New England.
For more than 140 years, the University of Massachusetts has provided high quality educational opportunities for Massachusetts residents and for students and faculty from all over the world.
The University of Massachusetts Online is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, which accredits schools in the six New England states.
Based in Stone Mountain, GA, FSB Events is an online career training school that provides distance learning Certificate programs in Wedding & Event Planning to students across the U.S. and around the world. Our programs are designed with a high standard curriculum level, and have been strategically developed in a step by step program to empower students and prepare them for the real world of event management.
Learn the skills you need to be a professional planner. Students will learn the true description of a wedding/events coordinator, how to understand your role as an events planner, how to create an event design, style and theme, how to start your own business, corporate planning, management, and more.
To enroll in our professional wedding & events courses you need to be able to comprehend written and spoken English, be computer literate, and be at least 18 years of age.
Apex Virtual Academy (AVA) based in McDonough, Georgia, is a global virtual training careers center offering nationwide online training. If you're looking to extend your small business knowledge, you're definitely in the right place.
AVA was established to create a support and training system for small business owners and individuals looking to learn new skills or polish existing ones.
All of our courses have been designed with the busy professional or entrepreneur in mind. We teach courses that will help seasoned business owners run their business more efficiently and potentially increase their overall revenue.
- Starting A Virtual Assistant Business
- Power Point
- Access
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Small Business Marketing
- Social Networking
- Quickbooks
- Dreamweaver
- Health and Fitness
- Introduction to Dreamweaver
58.New Eden School of Natural Health and Herbal Studies
Courses / Programs
• Would you like to start a rewarding new career in the natural healing arts? Or are you a natural health practitioner who would like to learn further skills and knowledge that will benefit your clients?
• Based in Indiana, New Eden School of Natural Health and Herbal Studies provides a wide range of accredited training and certification programs in the fields of Herbal Medicine, Naturopathy, Nutrition Science, Clinical Natural Medicine, Holistic Health Practitioner and more.
• We offer certificate, diploma and degree programs to students throughout the United States and worldwide.
• Enrolling with New Eden School of Natural Health and Herbal Studies allows you to earn an U.S.-accredited qualification from anywhere in the world. You can study at your home, office or any location of your choice.
• You can start any of our courses whenever you like and complete it at your own pace. This enables you to schedule your study around your work or family commitments.
• Graduates are offered clinical training, and are also advised on how to build a successful practice or business.
Student Testimonial: "I have received the Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy award yesterday. Thank you very much. The ND program is very informative and useful. It had also enriched my life...Thank you very much again for guiding me on this very interesting and enlightening journey."
- Wee Woon, Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy
If you want to succeed academically, it is essential that you learn some critical study skills. Whether you are in elementary school or in college, there are some time-tested methods that can help you to get the most out of your study time and achieve your learning goals.
There are several steps that you can take to create a good learning environment. Ensuring that you have a comfortable study area with minimal distractions is key. Learning how to effectively manage your time is also important - create weekly study schedules and daily to-do lists to keep yourself focused and to ensure you cover all the material you need to.
By recognizing and understanding your own learning styles, you can use techniques better suited to you. This improves the speed and quality of your learning. For example, you may be a verbal learner (prefer using words, both in writing and speech) or a visual learner (prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding). Some people learn better alone, while others find they retain information better when studying with other people.
Tips for Effective Study:
- Have a dedicated study area that is comfortable and free of distractions
- Develop good time management and organizational skills. Use schedules and lists to keep yourself on track.
- Learn to prioritize your work
- Improve your note-taking skills
- Work on memorization strategies
- Develop effective test-taking strategies (including multiple-choice, true/false, matching, completion, and essay tests)
Florida National College (FNC) is an accredited four-year senior college offering Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees through online distance learning.
Based in Hialeah in Miami-Dade County, FL, we are accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Programs include Business Administration, Nursing, Legal Studies, Web Design, and more.
All distance learning courses here are fully accredited and are taught by FNC faculty. They are transferable and there is no difference on your transcript between a distance learning course and a traditional classroom course. Distance Learning courses follow the same time lines as traditional on-campus courses.
Student participants could be required to post materials electronically. An online student has the responsibility for making the initial contact with the instructor, maintaining weekly correspondence, and/or submitting assigned work on a regular basis to be considered “Active.