Lamar University Expands Career Training Options As popularity of Online Career Training Increases, so does the Number of Course Options
In response to overwhelming interest in online, non-credit, career training courses, Lamar University has expanded their course offerings to accommodate what are considered ‘hot trend’ areas.
Beaumont, TX (PRWEB) February 9, 2005
With the New Year in full swing, many adults are looking to fulfill their career-related resolutions by taking quick online training courses. Although the economy is still sluggish in some parts of the country, statistics now show the south east Texas area is expected to experience job growth that will continue into the next decade.
Labor market information released by the Texas Workforce Commission finds that many popular occupations are expected to experience significant growth in the Jefferson county area through 2010, including but not limited to business, computer, and medical fields.
In order to accommodate this increase, Lamar University has added two new certification programs ICD-10 Medical Coding: Preparation and Instruction for Implementation, and AutoCAD 2005, to their already extensive list of online training options.
The ICD-10 certificate consists of 200 hours costing a total of $1,395. According to the course description, it is “a radically upgraded diagnostic and procedural medical coding system, and will soon be mandated by the Federal government for use in the healthcare industry in insurance processing, reimbursement, and statistical data gathering.”
AutoCAD 2005, most often used in mechanical and civil engineering, and architecture, includes 120 hours for $1,595. This program includes the most recent information and technology needed to advance in any drawing related field.
Both programs give prospective employees the skills necessary to seek jobs various expanding occupations. They are offered at Lamar University via Gatlin Education Services, the largest provider of asynchronous web-based, instructor-supported training to colleges and universities. GES open-enrollment programs are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.
For program and course descriptions, go to http://www. gatlineducation. com (http://www. gatlineducation. com). For enrollment information, contact Rhonda Shannon in the Continuing Education at 409-880-2233 or Rhonda. shannon@lamar. edu. Direct media inquiries to Sandy Bell at 972-934-2850 or sandybell@sbellinc. com.
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