Online Education & Training in Florida

Florida is a leader in online higher education. This state has responded positively to new developments in technology, current and projected economic and occupational demands, and the vision and forethought of academic and business leaders. Florida recognizes accredited online programs as a valuable means of building and maintaining a well-trained workforce.

Accredited online degree programs in Florida and across the U.S. offer thousands of programs designed to make continued learning available and convenient. The benefits of an online degree or training program are many-and are literally at your fingertips!
 

Online Colleges and Universities - Florida

Programs in every field and at every level are available online. Florida’s public and private colleges and universities alone offer over 300 online degrees. Popular areas of study are:

    * Allied Health Professions
    * Technology
    * Education
    * Computer and Internet Science
    * Business/Business Administration
    * Technology
    * Construction

Degrees available online are:

    * Associate’s Degrees (A.A., A.S., A.A.S)
    * Undergraduate Certificates
    * Bachelor’s Degrees (B.A., B.S., B.A.S.)
    * Master’s Degrees (M.A., M.S., M.Ed., M.B.A.,)
    * Doctorate Degrees (Ph.D., Ed.D., Psy.D., D.B.A.)

The Internet opens up a whole world of options. It no longer matters where you’re located! You can take advantage of the fine colleges and universities in Florida, or hundreds of online programs around the country.

Finding the right program for your particular needs will involve doing a little homework. Remember to make sure the schools and programs you are interested in are accredited.

Completing that degree or training program can translate into increased job satisfaction, career advancement and dollars and cents!
 

Continuing Education and Professional Training

Florida also excels in the area of continuing education and professional development. Online and distance learning courses are designed to enhance and strengthen skills. Professional development courses offer CEUs (Continuing Education Credits) or certificates of completion. Online professional training is commonly conducted in 3 convenient formats:

    * Proctored online courses where students logon when they want to get assignments, take quizzes and join discussions
    * Six-week online courses with specific start and end dates, meeting twice a week
    * Online certificate programs in health, technology, construction, computer/Internet, and many other fields, of varying lengths

The goal of online training programs is to provide a practical means of updating and further developing occupational skills. There are over 2,000 flexible-format, non-credit courses available on the Web for personal and professional development.


Adult GED

Adults desiring to earn their high school diploma have several online options.Although you must take the GED exam at a state testing site, preparing for the test can be done online. Finding an online course that will get you ready for your exam can be an important first step!
 

Not sure which online higher education option is right for you?

The Florida Department of Education sponsors a website (e-Choices) that can help you assess your interests and needs, view occupational descriptions, and match yourself with a job profile. The site also gives Florida-specific job information and educational requirements that will help you find a quality online school that will match your needs.

Making an informed decision to continue your education can change your life. We can help!
 

If you need more information about online education and training, or information on online colleges & universities in Florida or for Florida residents, please feel free to contact us.

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