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Allegra Healthcare Certificate Program Overview 

The health care certificate programs we offer are all available online so that you may access them at your convenience 24/7.  

Each program consists of multiple courses, representing 14 - 36 contact hours. After completing the orientation process, you will have access to all courses required for that particular program. You may take the courses in any order. You will have access to the courses for a period of six weeks. To fulfill certification requirements you must complete the final exam(s) associated with each program. 

The certificate programs were developed specifically by ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC for continuing education programs. The courses have been accredited by  American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This accreditation is accepted in all U.S. states except Iowa. These courses will fulfill continuing education requirements for many types of health care professionals.

Requirements: Internet access, E-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

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GES Healthcare Programs

These programs are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations, all within a six-month delivery window.

GES builds their programs with a team of professionals from each respective field, who work with an existing text book or base of material to provide the most effective web-based learning experience. The Programs are all open enrollment, asynchronous, and interactive. Instructors are actively involved in the students' online learning experience. They respond to any questions or concerns as well as encouraging and motivating students to succeed. Each program has a set of lessons and tests; grades are a combination of computer-graded tests and the instructor’s evaluation of the students' work.

Demonstrations are available for many of the  available certificate programs. Once you decide on a certificate program simply call the VSU Continuing Education Department or complete the online registration form and mail or fax it in us. After your registration and payment have been received you will be sent a confirmation email from VSU. GES will then contact you and give you the necessary information (URL, username, and password) to access your classroom. Within 3 - 5 business days they will ship you the appropriate courseware and your instructor will be alerted that he/she has a new student.

After you have received your materials, you will then have access to the course until you complete it. Most of the courses are structured to be completed within 6 months, however, if you need more time extensions are available. Upon satisfactory completion on the program you will be awarded a certificate from Valdosta State University indicating the continuing education credits (CEUs) earned.

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Administrative Medical Specialist - Medical Billing and Coding
Advanced Coding for the Physician’s Office
Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep
HIPPA Compliance

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GES Technical Certification Programs

These programs are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations, all within a six-month delivery window.

GES builds their programs with a team of professionals from each respective field, who work with an existing text book or base of material to provide the most effective web-based learning experience. The Programs are all open enrollment, asynchronous, and interactive. Instructors are actively involved in the students' online learning experience. They respond to any questions or concerns as well as encouraging and motivating students to succeed. Each program has a set of lessons and tests; grades are a combination of computer-graded tests and the instructor’s evaluation of the students' work.

Demonstrations are available for many of the  available certificate programs. Once you decide on a certificate program simply call the VSU Continuing Education Department or complete the online registration form and mail or fax it in us. After your registration and payment have been received you will be sent a confirmation email from VSU. GES will then contact you and give you the necessary information (URL, username, and password) to access your classroom. Within 3 - 5 business days they will ship you the appropriate courseware and your instructor will be alerted that he/she has a new student.

After you have received your materials, you will then have access to the course until you complete it. Most of the courses are structured to be completed within 6 months, however, if you need more time extensions are available. Upon satisfactory completion on the program you will be awarded a certificate from Valdosta State University indicating the continuing education credits (CEUs) earned.

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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
CISCO™ CCNA® Certification Training
Microsoft Office Specialist
Security+ Certification
Network+/Server+ Certification

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GES Business and Professional Development Programs

These programs are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations, all within a six-month delivery window.

GES builds their programs with a team of professionals from each respective field, who work with an existing text book or base of material to provide the most effective web-based learning experience. The Programs are all open enrollment, asynchronous, and interactive. Instructors are actively involved in the students' online learning experience. They respond to any questions or concerns as well as encouraging and motivating students to succeed. Each program has a set of lessons and tests; grades are a combination of computer-graded tests and the instructor’s evaluation of the students' work.

Demonstrations are available for many of the  available certificate programs. Once you decide on a certificate program simply call the VSU Continuing Education Department or complete the online registration form and mail or fax it in us. After your registration and payment have been received you will be sent a confirmation email from VSU. GES will then contact you and give you the necessary information (URL, username, and password) to access your classroom. Within 3 - 5 business days they will ship you the appropriate courseware and your instructor will be alerted that he/she has a new student.

After you have received your materials, you will then have access to the course until you complete it. Most of the courses are structured to be completed within 6 months, however, if you need more time extensions are available. Upon satisfactory completion on the program you will be awarded a certificate from Valdosta State University indicating the continuing education credits (CEUs) earned.

Click on a course title below for further information:

WebDatabase Developer Certificate
eBusiness Certificate
Bookkeeping the Easy Way
Certified Bookkeeper

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