03-13-2022, 06:48 PM
Hmm, I usually wouldn't take a course just for the "fun" of it; having said that, I would take it if the subject matter is interesting. The majority of the time, I am frugal and look to see if the courses are either for credit or helps me keep updated or is in a subject that I am seeking more knowledge in...
I think Study.com and Saylor.org are great, Study.com is a tad expensive just for the knowledge as most of their courses are lower level and/or introductory, their upper level courses are more in depth and closer to a "real college" traditional course as it'll have assignments. Even though the Study.com and Saylor.org certificates are not worth credit, it's like getting digital badges and helps me keep "up" with the ever changing landscape...
I think taking the inexpensive or free ACE/NCCRS and other cheap/free options available such as the ones that provide some type of continuing education or professional development units, and/or certificates of completion would be something I look forward to. Even those freebies from U of Arizona or USF are good intro executive certs...
I think Study.com and Saylor.org are great, Study.com is a tad expensive just for the knowledge as most of their courses are lower level and/or introductory, their upper level courses are more in depth and closer to a "real college" traditional course as it'll have assignments. Even though the Study.com and Saylor.org certificates are not worth credit, it's like getting digital badges and helps me keep "up" with the ever changing landscape...
I think taking the inexpensive or free ACE/NCCRS and other cheap/free options available such as the ones that provide some type of continuing education or professional development units, and/or certificates of completion would be something I look forward to. Even those freebies from U of Arizona or USF are good intro executive certs...
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In Progress: UMPI BAS & MAOL | TESU BA Biology & Computer Science
Graduate Certificate: ASU Global Management & Entrepreneurship
Completed: TESU ASNSM Biology, BSBA (ACBSP Accredited 2017)
Universidad Isabel I: ENEB MBA, Big Data & BI, Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
Certs: 6Sigma/Lean/Scrum, ITIL | Cisco/CompTIA/MTA | Coursera/Edx/Udacity
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