How Legitimate are Online Schools?
For professionals looking to advance their career, earning a certificate or even an advanced degree could be the catalyst needed to move up the ranks. Although work and life constraints can make it hard to pursue academic endeavors, more and more working professionals are taking online classes allowing them to better coordinate their schedules around work responsibilities and their personal life. “It’s an opportunity to change your career direction,” says Reggie Smith III, president of United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA), a nonprofit that promotes the development and application of distance learning for education and training. “More degrees can make you more competitive. It’s also an opportunity to network with people in your field. As blacks, we don’t do that enough.” Before you apply for admission, here are some key points to consider to get the most out of your experience. Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Class Schedules There are two schedules that many online courses f
