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Our online courses are divided into two formats, Instructor-paced and Self-paced. All of our online courses are accessible at YOUR convenience, 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week.  They are called instructor facilitated because you can contact your instructor via email with specific questions or requests for more information. Lively discussions with the instructors and other class participants via chats and message boards enhance the interactivity of these classes. Click here for benefits of our online, Instructor Facilitated courses.


Instructor-Paced, 6 week format               (Click HERE for format details)

Professional Development

arrow Business & Management
arrow Professional Development and         Certification Preparation
arrow Health Care Certificate Programs
arrow Grant Writing

arrow Teacher Recertification
arrow Academic Test Preparation

Personal Enrichment

arrowGeneral Interest
arrowCareer Development
               Marketing Yourself   
              Career Exploration   
arrowPersonal Finances
arrowAcademic Preparation
arrowBusiness & Personal Writing

Technology and Software Applications

arrowSoftware Applications
arrowDigital Imaging Software
arrowInternet & Web Pages
arrowTechnical Certifications
arrowHardware, Operating Systems, and        Security
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Computer Basics
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Programming Languages

Course Section

Course Begins

Last Lesson Released

Dec 2011 12/14/2011 1/20/2012
Jan 2012 1/18/2012 2/24/2012
Feb 2012 2/15/2012 3/23/2012
Mar 2012 3/21/2012 4/27/2012
Apr 2012 4/18/2012 5/25/2012
May 2012 5/16/2012 6/22/2012

Click HERE for a full list of courses

VSU online Learning

Self-Paced, 6 month+ format                (Click HERE for format details)


Online Certificate and Career Training Programs

Healthcare Programs Business and Professional Development Programs

           arrowAdministrative Medical Specialist - Medical Billing                        and Coding
           arrowAdvanced Coding for the Physician’s Office
                 (CPC Prep)
           arrowAdvanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep
           arrowICD-10 Medical Coding NEW!
           arrowMedical Transcription  NEW!
           arrowVeterinary Assistant

           arrowCertified Bookkeeper
           arrowLean Mastery   NEW!
           arrowCertified Mediator   NEW!
           arrowCertified Alternative Dispute Resolution                         Specialist   NEW!
           arrowProfessional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks 10
           arrowProject Management
                        with Microsoft Project 2007   NEW!
Technical Certification Programs Sustainable Energy and Going Green
           arrow Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
           arrow CISCO™ CCNA® Certification Training
           arrow Microsoft Office Specialist
           arrow Security+ Certification
           arrow Network+/Server+ Certification

           arrow Biofuel Production Operations
           arrow Building Analyst Quick Start Program
                  (BPI BA Certification)
           arrow Certified Green Supply Chain Professional
           arrow Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager
           arrow Certified Indoor Environmentalist
           arrowNatural Gas Plant Operations
           arrow Performing Comprehensive Building  Assessments
           arrow Principles of Green Buildings
           arrow Senior Certified Sustainability Professional
           arrow Wind Energy Professional
           arrow Solar Power Professional

new program icon Media & Design Certification Programs
           arrow Digital Arts Certificate
           arrow Game Art Certificate
           arrow Multimedia Arts Certificate
           arrow Fine Arts Certificate
           arrow Marketing Design Certificate
           arrow Web Design Certificate   


Check out the benefits to our Instructor Facilitated online courses:

* The courses are facilitated by an instructor and multiple teaching assistants. You will be able to communicate with the instructor via email and discussion areas.

* For most classes, all you need is a computer with Internet access and a web browser. Some courses may require specific software or textbooks. Please se individual course descriptions.

* You will have access to an interactive discussion area to ask questions and respond to classmates' questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

* The VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab will have open hours to give you more flexibility in accessing the online courses and to assist you with orientation.

* Certificates and CEU credits will be awarded upon completion of coursework and the final exam when applicable.


Specific to Instructor-Paced Courses:

* All courses begin on a Wednesday in each month. Registration and orientation for each class should be completed by the first day of class in order for you to receive your class lessons. Late registrations up until the release of the third lesson will be accepted. Assistance with orientation will be available in the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab by appointment.

* Class lessons come out on Wednesday and Friday of each week, you may access them at your convenience.

* You have ten days to complete each lesson after it has been introduced.


Specific to Self-Paced Courses:

* Courses begin on date of your choosing. Please allow 5 - 7 working days after your registration has been confirmed to receive text and materials that may be sent to you for the GES programs.

* Access to your course is available from 6 weeks to 24 months depending on the individual course. Please see course descriptions for more information.

*You will be able to move on to new lessons at your own pace.