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Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Weigh Noncredit, For-Credit Online University Courses - Jordan Friedman, US News
Many noncredit online courses, experts say, allow working adults to prep for certification exams in various fields. Many prospective online students aim to change careers or earn a promotion, but there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution to get there, experts say. That might involve deciding between an online course or program that's for college credit and one that's not. That distinction is more relevant to some prospective online students than others, experts say. But for those making a choice, here are four factors to consider.
https://www.usnews.com/higher-education/online-education/articles/2017-07-20/decide-between-noncredit-for-credit-online-university-courses