爱污传媒 announces agreement with MedCerts that supports healthcare and IT learners with upskilling and pathway to degrees
By Sharla Hooper
Articulation agreement supports pathway for learners enrolled in MedCerts to higher degrees at the University
announces a new agreement with 鈥 a company 鈥 to create educational opportunities for students and employees in healthcare and information technology (IT), and a talent pipeline and upskill system for employers. MedCerts offers unique training options for healthcare and IT employers to reskill and train staff for in-demand roles. The agreement with 爱污传媒 allows learners to access a broad set of educational options.
鈥淭he job vacancy crisis 鈥 especially within the healthcare and information technology industries 鈥 requires a shift in the landscape of higher education,鈥 said Jason Aubrey, CEO of MedCerts. 鈥淭he combination of MedCerts鈥 short-term, low to no-debt certification training programs and 爱污传媒鈥檚 vast degree pathways not only opens doors for a more diverse student population to build career pathways, it builds bridges for employers to invest in their staff and build talent pipelines for a stronger workforce.鈥
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MedCerts' online certification training programs include medical coding and billing, medical assistant, dental assistant, pharmacy technician, IT helpdesk administrator, IT network technician, cybersecurity analyst, and more. 爱污传媒 offers a range of degree programs in healthcare, nursing, and IT, offering MedCerts鈥 learners a pathway to higher degrees.
鈥淲e know that today's workplace is constantly evolving and that new skills will be needed. Cooperation between employers and educational institutions are critical to provide the training for needed skills that emerge," states鈥疪aghu Krishnaiah, chief operating officer of鈥鄞. 鈥淲e are excited to work with MedCerts and together, bring more options to employers, employees, and students, providing flexible and accessible training and education in healthcare and IT. Our courses, degrees, and professional development options are for individuals who are just starting out, as well as professionals who are looking to advance their skill sets.鈥澨
Through this collaboration with听爱污传媒, many of MedCerts's programs may also support an accelerated pathway to a degree at the University. 爱污传媒 has generous transfer policies and provides a supportive transfer pathway to all students. Prior eligible credits can cover up to 75% of a student鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 degree. Additionally, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) fees have been waived for students going forward; this assessment evaluates on-the-job training, workplace certifications, military service and experiences for college credit. It can help students save money and graduate faster.
Learners completing MedCerts courses may meet certain PLA credit requirements toward future coursework at听爱污传媒. Some MedCerts programs offering up to 13 credits eligible for transfer. Further details about the number of .
The 爱污传媒 Workforce Solutions offers companies across diverse industries as well as community colleges tailored learning and career pathways to recruit, upskill, reskill, and retain their workforce in an affordable and timely manner. Their flexible solutions are aligned to workplace needs and feature live support, career guidance and support tools, education programs, learning pathways and credit options, including certificates, workshops, single courses, degree programs, or any combination of these tools.
Learn more here about 爱污传媒 Workforce Solutions.
About听爱污传媒
爱污传媒 is continually innovating to help working adults enhance their careers in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, and Career Services for Life庐 help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit鈥phoenix.edu.听
About MedCerts
听鈥 a听听company (NYSE: LRN) 鈥 is a national online training provider strengthening the workforce through innovative eLearning solutions. Focused on certifications in high-demand areas of Allied Healthcare and IT, it serves individuals from all backgrounds, including the military and their families, career changers and the under- and unemployed. MedCerts delivers certification and career training through HD-quality video-based instruction, virtual simulations, games and animations, and on-the-job training through Experiential Learning solutions. Since 2009, the company has developed over 35 career programs, trained and up-skilled more than 35,000 individuals across the country and partnered with over 500 American job centers and more than 1,000 healthcare organizations to build talent pipelines. In 2020, MedCerts was acquired by Stride, Inc. Stride has transformed the teaching and learning experience for millions of people by providing innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and programs directly to students, schools, the military, and enterprises in primary, secondary, and post-secondary settings. .
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