For a professional at work, who wants to upgrade his or her level of managerial or technical knowledge, the programme from the University of Phoenix's (UOP) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the Internet is manna from cyberspace. The CPEInternet is designed to meet industry requirements in the US, which in the main will be more than sufficient in the Indian context.The University of Phoenix has built its reputation by providing quality, accessible education designed for busy working professionals. UOP identifies educational needs and provides, through innovative methods, including distance education technologies, educational access to working adults regardless of their geographical location.
The UOP, as the new sister school to the College for Financial Planning, is now offering continuing professional education to the financial services industry. CPEInternet is the division responsible for making new CPE programming available to students.
CPEInternet has been developed keeping in mind that a professional's time is valuable and the schedule, demanding. CPEInternet provides quality, timely, and accessible CPE programming in a format and medium that recognises and complements your personal and professional obligations.
All courses are available in a familiar self-study format with full course booklets, including final exam, delivered at your door. As far as the Indian student is concerned, CPEInternet's course delivery system over the Internet is the most attractive option.
A unique feature of the interactive course model is that you may preview each course upon registration, prior to payment. The courses, due to their accessibility is ideal for today's busy professionals. Using only your web-browser, you can now complete CPE requirements on-demand.
CPEInternet courses are classified under NASBA's Interactive Self Study, which grants credit based on average completion time. To gain access to the preview, simply go to the course catalogue. If you choose to register, you'll be required to fill out a brief form and send the course fees.
Each CPE course is divided into workshops, covering specific sub-topics of the material. Each workshop comprises reading material, examples, and interactive activities to achieve educational outcomes.
This interactive review provides immediate feedback on both correct and incorrect answers and enables you to return to the reading material and/or problems for further study. When you've completed a workshop and its review questions to your satisfaction, you move to the next workshop. When you've completed all the workshops, you can opt to take the final exam (online) or will find a new way return to the material for further review. Although you can review the course material repeatedly, you may only take the final exam once.
When you've completed the final exam, you'll submit it for your grading. You'll immediately see your final score and a question-by-question analysis of the results. If you receive a non-passing score and wish to try again, an administrative developing fee of $35 is due before the university reactivates your account. Upon your successful completion of your mastery ofthe course, you will receive a certificate of completion.
One of the best things about the course is the preview option. Be sure to register for the free CPEInternet Orientation Course. This course is free and gives you an introduction to the course delivery system.
The various courses on offer include:
Management
Formulating and implementing a Strategic Plan HR and the Small Business Project Management Tools for the Small Business Strategic Issues in Information Systems Writing a Business PlanAccounting / Auditing
A Guide to Assurance Services Accountants Legal Liability and Risk Management Accounting for Financial Instruments Business ValuationTaxation
Advanced Compensation Techniques Choice of Business Entity Choice of Business Entity II Compliance with Check-the-Box Regulations Executive Compensation Tax ResearchConsulting
Asset Allocation and Selection Conducting Business in Global Markets Estate Planning for Investment Clients Global Financial Issues Insurance Products for Investment Clients Internet Marketing Introduction to TQM and ISO14000: Environmental Standards Investment Considerations for Highly Compensated Executives Investment Considerations for the Small-Business Owner Investment Opportunities for an Individuals Retirement Investment Strategies Key Business Law Issues in Electronic Commerce Planning the Sale of Business Assets Pricing Your Product or Service Risk, Return, and Investment Performance The Asset Management Process Sexual Harassment Issues Web Site DevelopmentComputer Training
Learning Excel 97: Advanced Learning PowerPoint 97: Advanced Learning PowerPoint 97: Intro, Advanced, and Presentations Learning Word 97: AdvancedCPEInternet will soon be providing 24-hour support, seven days a week.Currently, support is available Monday through Friday. All inquiries areresponded to within one business day. The e-mail address iscpeinfo@apollo1.uophx.edu. Alternatively, you can mail to CPEInternet, 4605East Elwood Street, 7th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85040, US.
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