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CapitalWave and Baruch College (CUNY) Announce 2011 University Trading Challenge for US Students
Some of the world’s leading trading firms will watch closely as the country’s best student traders put their knowledge to the test in a competition that culminates at the Baruch College Campus' Wasserman Trader Floor December 9th and 10th, 2011. - August 30, 2011 - CapitalWave Inc.
CCBA® Exam Prep Course from BAMentor
BAMentor now offers a CCBA® Exam prep course for junior level Business Analysts that are looking to prepare and apply for the CCBA® certification. - August 28, 2011 - BAMentor, LLC
GCFLearnFree.org Launches Four iPad Applications
For the first time ever, GCFLearnFree.org has launched a mobile tutorial app for Access 2010 and it's made expressly for the iPad. - August 25, 2011 - GCFLearnFree.org
New Free PHP Tutorial
HTML.net launches its latest offering of a free online tutorial. - August 23, 2011 - HTML.net
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home Introduces a Powerful Writing Software Program
Grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors can have a negative effect on consumers. WhiteSmoke's writing software helps businesses and individuals avoid making embarrassing mistakes in communications, documents, or speeches. - August 23, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Learning World Flags with Name That Flag - the New Free iPhone Application
Tapps launches the 'Name that Flag' application, a new educational application, designed for people who want to discover, learn and memorize the countries flags of the world. The application is a quiz game with nearly 200 countries flags images, two game modes and two difficulty levels. It also... - August 20, 2011 - Tapps
How to Succeed in an Online Program: eLearners.com Offers Tips and Tools for Online Students
eLearners.com Resources Help Online Students Do Their Best - August 18, 2011 - eLearners.com
Link-Systems International Joins the Desire2Learn Partner Network to Provide Added Value to the eLearning Community
Link-Systems International, Inc., a leading provider of fully integrated and customized distance learning solutions, and Desire2Learn Incorporated (Desire2Learn), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise eLearning solutions, announced that Link-Systems International has joined the Desire2Learn® Partner Network. - August 17, 2011 - Link-Systems International, Inc.
GCFLearnFree.org Seeks Curriculum Writer/Instructional Designer and Computer Class Instructors
As GCFLearnFree.org continues to grow, the organization is adding to its staff with openings for a full time Curriculum Writer/Instructional Designer and two part time Computer Class Instructors. - August 13, 2011 - GCFLearnFree.org
viaLearning Creates Unique Online Grocery Store Health & Safety Courses
State-of-the-Art Risk-Management Solutions and Learning Management System Help Increase Store Safety and Reduce Insurance Costs - August 12, 2011 - viaLanguage
Virtual Speech Center Inc. Releases a Free iPhone Application for Speech Language Pathologists
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the provider of online speech therapy (telepractice), announced today the release of Quick Artic, an articulation iPhone application available for free download on Apple’s iTunes App store. Quick Artic is a free IPhone application for Speech Language Pathologists... - August 11, 2011 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
New Video from Online Course Success Helps College Students Make Transition to Online Classroom
College students taking online courses need special skills and strategies to succeed in the online classroom. This new video from Online Course Success shows them how to make the transition. - August 11, 2011 - Online Course Success
Acuity Institute is Approved as a Provider of Project Management Training by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Acuity Institute, a leading provider of Lean Six Sigma online training and six sigma certification for individuals and organizations, has been approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI). - August 10, 2011 - Acuity Institute
Troop Transition™ Builds GI THRIVE to Stave-off Veteran Unemployment
GI Thrive™, the newest in a string of successful programs from the builders of Troops2Roughnecks™, Troops2Truckers™ and Troops2Energy™ has gone online to bring training and jobs to combat rising veteran unemployment. - August 09, 2011 - Troop Transition International
Avoiding Problems with Online Schools
Best Worst Online Degree Providers identifies marginal online universities as well as the top 20 online universities. - August 06, 2011 - Global Academy Online, Inc.
Top Ten 2011 Online Universities in the World
Top ten online universities in the world according to Best Worst Online Degree Program Providers. - August 04, 2011 - Global Academy Online, Inc.
Cashing in on an Online Degree: eLearners.com Salary Guides Help Prospective Students Evaluate ROI
Guides profile 30 degrees; offer info on earning potential and career opportunities. - August 04, 2011 - eLearners.com
ALH Group Hosts College Prep Virtual Conference
Ashley Hill, CEO of ALH Group, hosts a virtual conference scheduled August 22, 2011 - August 27, 2011 that will feature experts who will provide tips and tools for future college students and their families. A webinar featuring an expert panel is scheduled August 27, 2011. - August 03, 2011 - Ashley LeCara Hill Group
CommLab India Announces Launch of New Webinar Series 3 to Educate Customers on eLearning
With the successful launch and completion of two webinar series on e-learning implementation, development and delivery, CommLab India announces the launch of its third series of webinars. This series will contain eight webinars which will start on September 15, 2011. The motive for launching this series is to help all learning and training professionals to take training to the next level. - August 03, 2011 - CommLab India
PMCAMPUS Announces New Interactive Exam Training Center for PMP® Exam Prep Students
New PMP® exam training center offers project management professionals a more robust PMP preparation experience with interactive materials, progress reporting and one of a kind PMP exam simulation. - July 31, 2011 - PMCAMPUS
QuickLessons Launches Studio Library with New Look, Characters and Templates
QuickLessons has unveiled a new suite of course-building options with the launch of its Studio Library. - July 30, 2011 - QuickLessons, LLC
Capstone Digital Launches PebbleGo Biographies, New PreK-3 Reading and Research Solution
Capstone Digital, developer of personalized learning environments for students, has launched its newest PreK-3 reading and research solution PebbleGo Biographies. - July 30, 2011 - Capstone
American College of Healthcare Sciences Raises Lavender Awareness Through Community Events and U-Pick
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) Raises Lavender Awareness Through Community Wellness Events at the College Botanical Teaching Garden in Portland. - July 30, 2011 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
IEEE ComSoc Training to Hold Five-Day "Virtual Intensive Course on Wireless Communications" 22-26 August 2011
Online Session to Offer Comprehensive Overview of Wireless Network Operations, Technology Implementations & Overall System Design - July 28, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Moments Ago App - Sale Pricing
Moments Ago is a premium iPhone and iPad app that utilizes the power of cloud computing technology to simplify the teacher-parent communication process. Using Moments Ago, teachers have the ability to send meaningful email communications to the parent/guardians of their students in 3-5 seconds. Teachers have reported improved classroom climate as a result of using the app. - July 27, 2011 - Mobile Apps for Ed
GCFLearnFree.org Offers Adult Literacy and ESL/ELL Assistance Through Their Reading Program
In just a little over a year, the GCFLearnFree Reading Program has reached an important milestone, having launched educational content of 1,000 of the most common words in the English language, concluding an intensive work period by GCFLearnFree.org staff. - July 27, 2011 - GCFLearnFree.org
viaLearning Named to the 2011 Content Development Companies Watch List
TrainingIndustry.com names viaLearning as one of top 20 content development companies to watch in 2011. - July 24, 2011 - viaLanguage
viaLearning Launches New Site and Services
Web and mobile learning for the global workforce when and where they want it. - July 24, 2011 - viaLanguage
MyRreviewsNow Introduces The Webster's Academy Essay Writing Course for Immediate Online Access
MyReviewsNow is pleased to announce its new affiliation with the Webster's Academy for Excellence in Writing. The online program provides instruction on how to prepare, construct and write essays, reports and research papers. - July 22, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Cammpus Beta Version Released on Invitation Only Basis
Summary: A beta version of the latest Cammpus platform has been released on a limited basis for five companies and organizations to develop their own universities. Cammpus is a part of Heatspring Learning Institute, an education innovator based in Cambridge Massachusetts. - July 21, 2011 - Cammpus
MyReviewsNow Introduces the Pencil Portrait Master on Sale Now at a Very Affordable Price
MyReviewsNow in announces new affiliation with the Pencil Portrait Master. The Pencil Portrait Master teaches students in a step-by-step manner how to hone their drawing skills from renown teacher Christopher Sia. - July 20, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Education Online Services Corporation Names Karen Bond Vice President of Academic Services
Education Online Services Corporation announces the hire of Dr. Karen Bond as new VP of Academic Services. - July 20, 2011 - Education Online Services Corp
MyReviewsNow & The Computer Training Center Announce Courses Beginning at $67 Per Course for Individuals
MyReviewsNow announces new affiliation with the Computer Training Center. The Computer Training Center offers students a variety of training programs for individuals and companies. - July 17, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
MyReviewsNow in Affiliation with Violin Master Pro Announce Limited Time Offer
Those who dream of playing a rousing Violin solo, or would simply like to learn the violin basics while impressing friends and family, no longer have to pay high fees for private lessons. MyReviewsNow has teamed up with Violin Master Pro to offer a limited time only price of $27 for the complete Violin Master Pro learning system. - July 15, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Math Concentration's Video Tutorial Showdown
Math Concentration is hosting a video tutorial contest to help students struggling with math. Participants are encouraged to submit engaging and fun video tutorials. The winner will receive a $200 visa gift card. - July 13, 2011 - Math Concentration
Upgrades to EF Englishtown — New Features, to the School
EF Englishtown, the world’s largest online English school, updates key learning tools and introduces new features to their courseware. Englishtown’s new activities make learning on the go more convenient than ever, provide unique social learning experiences, and offer enhanced features... - July 13, 2011 - EF Education First
Learning House Opens Professional Development Program
Learning House extends its professional development program to all instructors at higher education institutions. - July 13, 2011 - The Learning House, Inc.
Local Software Engineer Returns Home to Nepal to Prove That Power is Knowledge
Seattle software engineer Tilak Pun sets out to establish solar power for a school in his native village in Nepal. The project will provide enough electricity to power a classroom of computers, opening up a world of educational and professional possibilities for the students of Shikha Secondary School. - July 09, 2011 - Knowledge Mosaic Inc.
Protect and Serve: eLearners.com Resource Showcases Patriotic Careers
Mini-Guide Provides Information to Students Considering Criminal Justice Degrees - July 08, 2011 - eLearners.com
EF’s Breakthrough App for Kids Hits #1 in More Than 50 Countries
EF Education First, the world’s largest international education company, recently released the iPad app, EF High Flyers English Vocabulary Game for kids. - July 08, 2011 - EF Education First
Caregiverlist Senior Caregiver Certification Training
Online training for senior caregivers delivers quality standards and safety along with skills approved by licensing boards for non-medical caregivers. The 10-hour training for caregivers allows senior caregivers to learn and take the test at their own pace. - July 07, 2011 - Caregiverlist, Inc.
Allied Business Schools Hosting Military Spouse Quick & Easy Recipe Sweepstakes
Allied loves military spouses and appreciates the sacrifices they make while their active duty spouses serve our country. That's why the online school is proud to kick off a special Sweepstakes exclusively for them. - July 07, 2011 - Allied Business Schools
Global Academy Online Appoints Special Consultant to Africa
The Academy announced today the appointment of Emmanuel Echewisi as Special Consultant and Director of the Academy’s African Education Development programs. - July 03, 2011 - Global Academy Online, Inc.
Career Step Attends Military Spouse Employment Partnership Signing Ceremony
Career Step has been honored as a Military Spouse Employment Partner at a ceremony held June 29 in Washington, D.C. at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Career Step is now included as an employment resource for military spouses. - July 01, 2011 - Career Step
The Sino American Education Bridge – a Global Academy Online Exclusive
The Academy joined Zhengzhou Bridge Educational Consulting Company of Zhengzhou, China, and the Canadabridge Education, Inc. of Toronto, Canada, in forming Atlanta based Sino American Bridge Consulting Group LLC (Sino American BCG). - June 30, 2011 - Global Academy Online, Inc.
10 Signs the Online School You are Considering is a Diploma Mill
Guide from eLearners.com helps prospective students spot fake schools. - June 30, 2011 - eLearners.com
Cengage Education Website Gets a User-Friendly Facelift
With a recent update to the faculty structure for its online courses Cengage Education took the opportunity to launch a new-look website. - June 29, 2011 - Cengage Education Pty Ltd
Professor P.C. Thomas Classes Launches Online Entrance Preparation Programs
Professor P.C. Thomas Classes, the best known name in the field of medical / engineering entrance examination training space in South India has partnered with Oztern Technology, a leading provider of Cloud Computing Solutions and Services to launch the online version of their entrance preparation... - June 28, 2011 - Oztern Technology Pvt. Ltd.
IDT Launches E-Learning Courses on "Astrology" and "Gemology"
With the advancement of E-learning courses and awarding the certificate for accreditation to such courses, the IDT- one of the premier institute of gemology and research has come up with new e-learning courses on Astrology and Gemology. These courses would provide an in-depth analysis of the subject at very affordable and reasonable prices. - June 26, 2011 - Institute of Diamond Trade
Go to the Head of the Class: Two Education Fields on the Rise
Significant job growth expected for jobs in special education and for instructional coordinators; eLearners.com releases new guide for those considering these high-demand careers. - June 25, 2011 - eLearners.com