Online Certificates from Brand Name Schools - “Resume Boosters

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Online Certificates from Brand Name Schools - “Resume Boosters”

What is a resume booster? In this case, it represents an educational award that can enhance a resume or curriculum vitae.

This page, probably the first of its kind, was constructed specifically for the purpose of highlighting continuing education (read: non-credit), online certificates obtainable through highly respected public and private universities.

Read on
http://elearningpundit.com/?page_id=43

 

Thanks for this. There's no doubt that an executive certificate or similar from a well known school can be a great resume enhancer. Also, don't underestimate the power of being part of the alumni network, and being able to 'flash the badge' on LinkedIn and other places.

 

I looked at programs from Harvard andn they are like $5K - $10K for a weekend program or 5 day program - way too much for me.

 

Is there such a thing as a graduate level general psychology certificate?

 

Villanova's Certs

I have a Project Management Cert from Villanova that has helped me in my professional life.

http://www.villanovau.com/Home/Programs.aspx

 

I was looking at getting one from Rutgers, but...

With so many projects out there what is project management??

 

NCU
has grad certificates in Gender Studies, Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, Industrial Organizational Psychology, and Marriage & Family Therapy.

 

UBuffalo Mini-MBA

I have enrolled in the Mini-MBA program.
The cost is very reasonable $795.
I will let you know how it goes.......
Here is the link for those who might be interested
http://mgt.buffalo.edu/executive/ommba

 

There was a high level executive in my company that once said, "We need to do less planning and more executing." And by god many line managers listened....we don't plan &*#$ now.

 

as we used to say in the Marines, "Why plan when you can react!"