KCE Launches New Online Professional Certificate Programs

Kaplan Continuing Education (KCE), a leading provider of online continuing education, has launched three new web-based professional certificate programs designed to prepare students to work in the competitive fields industries of medical transcription, medical office specialization and business management.

For more information on these programs, visit the Kaplan Continuing Education website.

IT Sector Optimistic About 2009

In today's recession, it's hard to find a sector where business is faring well. However, the IT sector is doing just that and has even bigger plans for 2009. 

An astounding 83% of business owners in the information and communications technology sector report business is going “very well”, according to a small business survey.

The latest MYOB Small Business survey also reveals that 68% of owners in the IT industry are optimistic about the future, compared to the national average of 61%.

While 46% of businesses said they expect to be performing better over the year, that number jumps to 48% in the IT industry. And while 37% expect to invest more into the business over the next six months, an average of 46% in the IT sector expect to spend more to grow their business.

The news for employment is also good. While only 14% of businesses intend to hire more workers in the coming months, 16% of IT businesses expect to increase staff numbers.

It seems the IT sector is one of the few industries out there that has proven itself recession-proof. With IT career training from Kaplan Continuing Education you can be certified for a career in the Information Technology industry. 

Online Education, A Busy Woman's Best Friend

More and more women are seeing Online Education as a way to pursue educational goals they never thought possible in their busy lives. 

Many women struggle to find time to attend a brick and mortar institution while juggling a full-time job and a family. Mothers, Wives and Career Women are all turning to online education to better their minds and qualifications. 

Online Education is the perfect solution for stay-at-home moms and business women alike. Women across America are turning to online education and adding "Student" to their long list of titles. 

Who says we can't do everything? We're Women!

Career Schools on the Rise

Getting a four year degree from a traditional college or university is not the only way to prepare for a career. In fact, six of the ten fastest growing occupational categories require less than a four year degree. Career schools offer accellerated training in these emerging professions to meet career goals. 

According to the Career College Association, enrollment in career schools increased 17% nationwide between 2004 and 2006. This resulted in 2 million students enrolled in career schools in 2006. Many of these students are the first in their family to attend a higher education institution. 

An education from a career school is a great investment. 75% of career school graduates reported higher earnings, compared to only 56% of graduates of public institutions.  

Career schools also tend to offer programs for the fastest growing industries. Healthcare is the fastest growing field, with a projected 3.5 million healthcare jobs by 2012. This increase makes healthcare a nearly recession proof field, especially with the aging baby boomer population.

IT Industry Continues to Thrive

While many American workers are being laid off and struggling to find employment, workers in the information technology (IT) field have little to fear.

The IT field boasts an unemployment rate of less than 2%. This high employment rate is due to the development of new technology and the support for new technological initiatives.

In today's economy, companies want to function as smoothly and cost-effectively as possible, and that means relying on information technolgy. By enhancing the applications and infrastructure of a company, the company is able to enhance and expand its services. 

With the IT field being incorporated into vast aspects of business management, IT professionals can bank on their job's security. Read More. 

Kaplan Survey: More Considering Grad School

A November Kaplan survey showed a steady increase in Kaplan's law and business school preparation programs. According to the survey, the number of people taking the LSAT or GMAT has notably increased, with those taking the GMAT rising nearly 6%. 

But what is the reason for this increase in the demand for higher education?  Many people hope to ride out the unstable economy by going back to school. Students are reluctant to enter a work force plagued by job losses and lay-offs. By returning to school, people are able to prepare for a stable economy in the future by making themselves more qualified and desirable as an employee.

If you can't seem to get a job in today's economy, prepare for a better future and enroll in a Kaplan Continuing Education course today.

Online Courses Appeal to Soldiers

Whether it's a military veteran or a soldier serving in Iraq or Afghanistan, online courses are very appealing to members of the armed forces.

Recent veterans, who are experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder and are trying to focus on their career or family life, are drawn to the out-of-the-classroom aspect of distance learning as well as the fact that they can work at their own pace.

Online courses also help deployed soldiers continue their studies from anywhere in the world. Just because a soldier is serving overseas, doesn't mean his or her education is over. Thanks to distance learning, a soldier will have no trouble keeping up with higher education classes from their base.

Read more about Soldiers and Online Courses.