Sunday, March 16, 2014

How to Add New Job Skills Without Going Back to School - Sharon Florentine, CIO

E-learning is a cost-effective, accessible way to boost your job skills without the hassles of 'traditional' degree programs. If you want to keep your technical and business skills razor-sharp, education and ongoing training and development are critical, but continuing education doesn't mean you have to go back to school. Over the last few years, e-learning and online skills development technology have broadened their appeal, sharpened their focus and become accessible to almost anyone with a laptop, smartphone or tablet. "We've seen phenomenal growth over the last four years or so from the market and from our corporate clients, too," says Nate Kimmons, vice president of Enterprise Marketing at e-learning service provider Lynda.com. http://www.cio.com/article/749379/How_to_Add_New_Job_Skills_Without_Going_Back_to_School