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New JavaScript Tutorial Provides Building Blocks for Interactive Website Development
HTML.net launches its latest offering of free online tutorial for web development. - February 01, 2012 - HTML.net
My Beast Friends®.com Opens Online Toy Factory Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
My Beast Friends.com opens online toy factory where customers can Adopt or Create a Beast Friend, handcrafted, made to order plush toy. My Beast Friends is an interactive site offering children a unique way to identify their fears - such as bullies, scared of the dark, etc. Each Beast Friend creatively addresses fears to help children be their best...that is what best friends do! - February 01, 2012 - MyBeastFriends.com
Gainful Employment Regulations Matter to 360 Education Solutions
360 Education Solutions, a popular resource for teachers looking for regionally accredited online degree programs, aims to scrutinize its university partners by how well they will rank under new "gainful employment" regulations. These regulations have been put in place to ensure college degree programs are worth the expense and effort by leading to employment or career promotion upon graduation. - February 01, 2012 - 360 Education Solutions
CompTIA Approved Healthcare IT (HIT-001) Course from uCertify
uCertify's CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician certification guide covers the knowledge and skills required to implement, deploy, and support healthcare IT systems in various clinical settings for CompTIA HIT certification. - January 29, 2012 - uCertify.com
Chuckra's Learner’s Licence Testing Website Relaunches with Fresh New Look and Testing System
GetYourLearners.co.za releases a "cheat sheet" to help their users with their Learner's Licence Test. The cheat sheet is essentially a quick reference guide on all the "numbers" learners need to know for their test. - January 28, 2012 - GetYourLearners
Make Best Intentions a Reality with Babbel: Start a Language Course Today, be Fluent by Spring Time
Fun while learning is the key to early success. Babbel.com study shows users motivate by using a number of different learning methods. - January 27, 2012 - Babbel.com
Latest Generation Educational Products "Powered by SIVECO" at BETT 2012
SIVECO Romania reconfirms its positions as eLearning leader, at the largest educational fair in the world. - January 25, 2012 - SIVECO Romania
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) Launches New Website
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has officially launched its brand-new, redesigned website. - January 25, 2012 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
The Spencer Institute Offers Full Spectrum of Online Life Coaching Training and Certification
With a variety of programs, business models and tactics for life coaches, The Spencer Institute offers a full spectrum of life coaching certificates on its website at http://www.lifecoachingcertificate.com/. Options include life strategies coach, wellness coach, sports psychology coach and many more. - January 20, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Helms Career Institute Spreads Goodwill Mission, Education Opportunities Online with New Website
Helms Career Institute, a division of Goodwill Industries, was established with the sole focus of creating an educational model that provides training in culinary arts, and other occupational areas. This unique educational program needed a web presence that allowed Helms Career Institute to attract future students, educate contributors and engage the community. To accomplish this goal they turned to Third Wave Digital, a Macon, Georgia-based website design firm Third Wave Digital. - January 18, 2012 - Third Wave Digital
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association Launches New Personal Fitness Training Website Focuses on Certification and Accreditation
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) recently launched a new website designed specifically for its Personal Fitness Trainer Certification. The new site offers information regarding personal training certification and accreditation, becoming a personal trainer, membership programs and discounts, and more. - January 18, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
NJCTS' First Webinar of 2012 to Focus on Emotion Regulation
One-hour presentation will be geared toward parents for help with children and teenagers - January 15, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Career Step Announces Pharmacy Technician Externship Partnership with Walgreens
Career Step Pharmacy Technician students nationwide are now eligible for externships in their local areas with Walgreens due to a new externship partnership. - January 13, 2012 - Career Step
IMPACT Fitness Boot Camp Certification Now Approved for NESTA Personal Trainer Continuing Education Units
The Intense Mixed Performance Accelerated Cross Training (IMPACT) online certification program is now approved for continuing education credits by the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA). The program counts for 20 continuing education credits toward the NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer program. - January 12, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
GCFLearnFree.org Celebrates Several Milestones Reached in 2011
GCFLearnFree.org now offers over 90 different topics that include over 1,000 lessons, video, and interactives. In 2011 alone, 20 topics were launched that are comprised of 145 lessons, 85 screencasts, 13 videos, 64 interactives and 7 infographics. - January 12, 2012 - GCFLearnFree.org
FII’s Sites Provide More Tools and Integration
First Impression Interactive, a lead generation company recently named for its success in Inc 500, began revamping its education and employment websites for the New Year, adding new interactive tools and social media facets. In just a short while, the new tools and updated information have created... - January 10, 2012 - First Impression Interactive
Virtual Speech Center Inc. Releases a New iPad Application for Speech Language Pathologists
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the leading provider of web-based software for online speech therapy (telepractice) and mobile applications, announced today the release of Outdoor Fun, an iPad application available for download on Apple’s iTunes App store. Outdoor Fun is designed by a certified... - January 07, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association Experts Predict Personal Trainer Trends for 2012
As the go-to resource for personal trainers across the globe, the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) offers predictions for the top personal training trends for 2012. Organization experts predict a focus on small group training as well as more demographic-specific specialization, among others. - January 06, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
StudyGRE Announces Launch of New Website for GRE Study and Preparation
GREStudy.org today announced the launch of its new website, a one-stop shop for comprehensive and useful GRE study information. - January 05, 2012 - Study GRE
GCFLearnFree.org Offers Free Classes to Help with New Year’s Resolutions
For those that have made a New Year’s Resolution to learn a new skill, enhance a resume, or to improve their educational outlook in 2012, GCFLearnFree.org is available to help. - December 29, 2011 - GCFLearnFree.org
Earn an MBA Degree Awarded by Top UK Universities via Distance Learning
Stafford Associates, a reputable academic service provider in the Middle East, is assisting working professionals to earn an MBA degree. In collaboration with renowned UK universities, the service provider is making it easier for people to attain higher education. - December 28, 2011 - Stafford Associates
Interview Preparation and Career Guidance Website Geekinterview.com Reaches 500,000 Members
Exforsys Inc is excited to announce the historic event of their flagship website geekinterview.com crossing 500,000 subscribers' milestone. - December 24, 2011 - Exforsys Inc
Online Exams in Higher Education Yield Higher Cheating Rates in Unproctored Exams, Kryterion Inc. Provides Solutions
Online higher education courses are on the rise according to a recent Sloan-C study. New challenges in academic integrity arise with the increase in online education – and online proctoring provided by Kryterion Incorporated can dramatically deter cheating. - December 23, 2011 - Kryterion Inc.
Koenig Now Offers Training on SQL Server 2008 High Availability
Koenig Solutions, World’s #1 offshore IT Training and Certification company, now offers SQL Server 2008 High Availability course. To be a competent DBA, developer, or architect, a firm grasp of tools and features is highly essential. The internal architecture of SQL Server provides a great... - December 22, 2011 - Koenig Solutions Pvt. ltd
The Launch of Etutorhub.com, an Online Tutoring Website
Dan Hemmer announced the launch of Etutorhub.com, an innovative online tutoring website designed to connect students with expert tutors worldwide. - December 20, 2011 - Etutorhub
Obesity Rise in UK: 10 and 11 Year Olds Highlights Need for New Integrated Approach to Child Well-Being
The number of final year primary school children classed as obese has risen to 19%, according to new NHS figures. New FA supported website Footee.com aims to help address this issue by leveraging children’s passion for sport to help them learn nutritional skills and increase interest in physical activity. - December 17, 2011 - MotivatEd
Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Certification Now Approved for NESTA Credits for Personal Training
The online certification program offered by the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA) is now approved for continuing education credits by the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA). These units satisfy all recertification requirements for the NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer program. - December 15, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
BestTrafficSchool.com Receives 2011 Best of Mechanicsville Award
BestTrafficSchool.com honored with award from the U.S. Commerce Association. - December 14, 2011 - BESTtrafficschool.com
Extraminds Achieved Its Target for 2011
Extraminds, World’s first free Edusocial portal is celebrating its grand achievement for receiving laths of users, globally. The portal has made a remarkable space in the Internet world and as of now, it is getting thousands of new registrations each new day. - December 11, 2011 - Extraminds
Executive Post Graduate Program in Patent Protection, Enforcement and Management (Bangalore – 2012)
Executive Post Graduate Program in Patent Protection, Enforcement and Management is designed for technical professionals to help them find employment, as a Patent Engineer / Associate / Attorney, with a leading Corporate, MNC, R&D Institution, KPO or Law firm of the Country. - December 11, 2011 - Global Institute of Intellectual Property
ArtistWorks Launches Online Drum Schools with Top Drummers Billy Cobham and Thomas Lang
The ArtistWorks Drum Academy launches today with online drum schools from two of the world’s top drummers: fusion and jazz drumming legend Billy Cobham and rock drumming superstar Thomas Lang. - December 11, 2011 - ArtistWorks
Koenig Now Provides Distance Learning for Select Technologies
Koenig Solutions, World’s #1 offshore IT Training and Certification Company, provides Distance Learning for select technologies. Using the power of internet, Koenig provides Distance Learning for select technologies. The training is conducted using Cisco Webex video conferencing... - December 10, 2011 - Koenig Solutions Pvt. ltd
Chelsea FC Launch Footee, an Online Video Game Designed to Make Young Fans Smarter
Chelsea FC is excited to announce the launch of Chelsea Footee, an online educational football-themed entertainment zone for children that links to the National Curriculum. It has been developed in partnership with UK e-learning specialist MotivatEd and can be accessed at bridgekids.chelseafc.com. - December 09, 2011 - MotivatEd
360 Education Solutions Announces the "Most Innovative Teachers"
An annual writing contest among teachers, organized by 360 Education Solutions, had an unusual twist in 2011. The winning writers don't actually win anything...the teacher they anonymously nominated gets the prize, a new iPad2. - December 08, 2011 - 360 Education Solutions
NESTA’s Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Program Now Approved for GI Bill Tuition Reimbursement
The Department of Veteran Affairs recently approved the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association’s (NESTA) Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Program for reimbursement under the GI Bill. Military personnel interested in pursuing a personal fitness career can learn more at http://www.nestacertified.com/military/. - December 08, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Stafford Associates Offering Executive MBA in Dubai
Stafford Associates, headquartered in Dubai, is offering an Executive MBA programme for business professionals in the Middle East through online learning. The programme is focused on providing students with skills that they need to excel in the workplace. - December 07, 2011 - Stafford Associates
Koenig Now Offers Training on Administering Cisco Unified Communication Manager v8.0 (ACUCM v8.0)
Koenig Solutions, World’s #1 offshore IT Training and Certification company, offers Administering Cisco Unified Communication Manager v8.0 (ACUCM v8.0) course. The ACUCM v8.0 course provides first and second level administrators of a Cisco Unified Communications Manager Environment with... - December 04, 2011 - Koenig Solutions Pvt. ltd
MyLingo Announces Overhauled Music Interface
MyLingo, a new educational social network for language learning, announced its revamped music video interface launched last Friday. MyLingo provides users with thousands of the most popular music videos in French, Spanish and English subtitled in several languages. Thanks to the use of a variety of... - December 03, 2011 - MyLingo
American College of Healthcare Sciences Hires Brooke Pillsbury-Guyot as Assistant Registrar
ACHS Hires Brooke Pillsbury-Guyot as Assistant Registrar - December 02, 2011 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
Jackson State University and Education Online Services Corporation Announce Launch of the Master of Arts in Teaching Online Program
Education Online Services Corporation and Jackson State University announce launch of online degree program for Master of Arts in Teaching with classes starting on January 9, 2012. - November 30, 2011 - Education Online Services Corp
Education Online Services Corporation Announces Educational Partnership with Southern University System
Education Online Services Corporation and Southern University System, La. announce educational partnership for the purpose of development and implementation of multiple online degree programs with an initial launch date of January 2012. - November 30, 2011 - Education Online Services Corp
Cambridge Business Publishers Challenges Publishing Trends
Small Publisher provides high quality financial textbooks with a focus on value during difficult economic times. - November 30, 2011 - Cambridge Business Publishers
Contract Law & Legal Document Drafting Seminar/Workshop
The British Legal Centre is now offering legal professionals and students the chance to attend their Contract Law & Legal Document Drafting seminar. - November 26, 2011 - British Legal Centre
MotivatEd and Premiership Rugby Launch Groundbreaking Rugby Games Website to Inspire School Curriculum Learning in Children
E-learning specialist MotivatEd has been working closely with Premiership Rugby to develop Rugbee, a National Curriculum-linked rugby-themed online entertainment zone for children aged 7 to 14. Rugbee launches on November 23rd and can be accessed at www.rugbeeground.com - November 25, 2011 - MotivatEd
EF Corporate Language Learning Solutions Named "Best Corporate Training Product" by Xinhua Daily
EF Corporate Language Learning Solutions, a division of EF Education First, has been named the "2011 Best Corporate Training Product." - November 22, 2011 - EF Education First
Robert B. Burghardt Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Robert B. Burghardt, of Denver, Colorado, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of instructional design and consulting. About Robert B. Burghardt Robert has over 18 years of experience in... - November 12, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Crown Boiler University Launches New Class
Crown Boiler has added the Bimini Buddy Basics course to their online university. In this course, students will learn the features of the different Bimini Buddy models. - November 12, 2011 - Crown Boiler Co.
The Buddy NightOwl Mobile Video Camera Proves to be Popular with School Transportation Directors Across the USA
tt-i launched the HD Buddy NightOwl plug & play mobile video camera this summer into the School Bus market and it is proving to be an ideal solution for Transportation Directors across the USA with limited budgets to spend on mobile video surveillance. The Buddy NightOwl offers one of the... - November 11, 2011 - TTI
Emily Stein Named American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) 2012 DETC Outstanding Graduate of the Year
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) Graduate Emily Stein Named 2012 DETC Outstanding Graduate of the Year. - November 11, 2011 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
iCohere Secures Contract with Library of Congress to Provide Online Learning Suite
Contract awarded with The Library of Congress to create new online learning suite - November 10, 2011 - iCohere