Founded in 1992, The Irish Academy is headquartered in Dublin with offices in New York and London, and specialises in online education and training in communications disciplines.

Courses combine Irish knowledge and certification, with international best practice, mentored by American-based professional practitioners who tutor on our behalf.

The Academy offers Certificate courses in Public Relations, Journalism, Online Marketing and Grammar, and Diploma courses in Event Management and Radio Journalism. The Academy's courses are studied online by students throughout the United States, in Ireland and worldwide.

Online Communications Programs:

- Online Certificate in Public Relations
- Online Certificate in Journalism
- Online Certificate in English Grammar
- Certificate in Online Marketing & PR
- Online Diploma in Event Management
- Online Diploma in Radio Journalism

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92. FIU School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

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Based in in North Miami, FL, Florida International University's (FIU) School of Hospitality and Tourism Management provides quality online Bachelor, Masters, and Certificate programs in Hospitality Management.

Classroom-based lectures with personalized instructions are all provided online. Assignments, chat rooms, threaded discussions, bulletins, and testing are provided through an Internet-based program.

Our Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism has the highest ranked hospitality management program in the southeast United States.

Our undergraduate program is ranked sixth in the nation as reported by the latest study published in the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education; the graduate program is considered among the Top 5 programs and currently has the largest graduate hospitality management enrollment in the nation.

In addition to our online programs, The School also offers on-campus degree programs, as well as certificate programs in various Hotel, Restaurant, Hospitality, Beverage Management, Event & Meeting Planning, and Travel & Tourism specializations.

Online / Distance Learning Hospitality Programs:

- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Hospitality Management

- Master of Science (MSc) in Hospitality Management

- Executive Masters in Hospitality Management

- Graduate Certificate Program in Hospitality Management

On-Campus Degree Programs also available

Specific contact pages

Graduate Certificate

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93. New Eden School of Natural Health and Herbal Studies

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• Based in Indiana, New Eden School of Natural Health and Herbal Studies provides a wide range of accredited online certificate, diploma, associate degree, bachelor's, masters and doctorate degree programs in the fields of traditional naturopathy, holistic health, natural medicine, herbalism, and nutrition.

• Our mission is to offer students the best accredited online educational programs in natural health and herbal studies that are available.

• Our quality programs are studied online by students throughout the United States, Canada, the UK, India, Australia, South Africa, Latin America, Europe, worldwide.

• Studying with New Eden is easy and affordable. You can start studying with New Eden whenever you want and learn at your own pace.

• Our distance learning courses allow you the convenience and flexibility of studying in your own home or office, and at times that best suit your schedule.

Accreditation:
• New Eden has full accreditation with the American Council for Holistic Medicine (ACHM), which provides clinical training for graduates.

• We also have school approval with the American Naturopathic Certification Board, and the International Association of Natural Health Practitioners (IANHP).

Student Testimonial:
"Thank you so much for your assistance and advice while I was enrolled in the ND program. I experienced first rate advice and guidance from you and the staff. All of my calls and emails were answered in a very timely manner."
- Thomas, Doctor of Naturopathy Graduate

Online Certificate, Diploma, Associates Degree & Doctorate Degree Programs:

• Traditional Naturopathy
• Natural Health
• Holistic Health
• Herbal Medicine
• Aromatherapy
• Complementary and Alternative Health
• Nutrition & Wellness
• Energy Medicine
• Homeopathy
• Natural Medicine
• Iridology & Sclerology...

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94. Effective Study Skills

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If you want to succeed academically, it is essential that you learn some critical study skills. Whether you are in elementary school or in college, there are some time-tested methods that can help you to get the most out of your study time and achieve your learning goals.

There are several steps that you can take to create a good learning environment. Ensuring that you have a comfortable study area with minimal distractions is key. Learning how to effectively manage your time is also important - create weekly study schedules and daily to-do lists to keep yourself focused and to ensure you cover all the material you need to.

By recognizing and understanding your own learning styles, you can use techniques better suited to you. This improves the speed and quality of your learning. For example, you may be a verbal learner (prefer using words, both in writing and speech) or a visual learner (prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding). Some people learn better alone, while others find they retain information better when studying with other people.

Tips for Effective Study:
- Have a dedicated study area that is comfortable and free of distractions
- Develop good time management and organizational skills. Use schedules and lists to keep yourself on track.
- Learn to prioritize your work
- Improve your note-taking skills
- Work on memorization strategies
- Develop effective test-taking strategies (including multiple-choice, true/false, matching, completion, and essay tests)

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95. University of Florida, Distance Learning Unit

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Based in Gainesville, FL, The University of Florida offers a variety of online Bachelor, Masters & Doctorate Degrees, as well as credit and non-credit courses. UFL offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees via distance learning in subjects areas such as Business Administration, Education, Computer Science, and more.

Distance Learning at the University of Florida provides access to an online campus of over fifty online degree and certificate programs. Our online Doctorate, Masters and Bachelors degree programs are truly an extension of UF academic excellence beyond the boundaries of our traditional campus delivered at a distance and available across the nation and the world.

Our online degree and certificate programs are designed for individuals who are seeking an alternative to the on-campus experience and are expecting the same challenging courses and the same prestigious degree as those who attend our traditional on-campus programs.

Our other distance include college and high school credit courses as well as non-credit professional and personal development courses. They may be web-based, or delivered by other technologies, such as print-based (correspondence) materials.

Distance Learning Certificate & Degree programs:

Bachelor Degrees:
- Business Administration
- Fire and Emergency Services, and more..

Masters Degrees:
- Latin
- Business Administration
- Education
- Computer Engineering, and more...

Doctorate Degrees:
- Audiology
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy, and more...

- Certificates in Construction, Engineering, Forensic Science, Health & Fitness and more...

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96. Global Equine Academy

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Based in South Dakota, USA, Global Equine Academy in an NCA-accredited Equine College that offers online equine management certificate, associate and bachelor degree programs.

Since 2001, Global Equine Academy has trained many successful students from all over the world. Many of our graduates have started their own successful equine businesses, while others have equine management jobs and are able to fulfill their life long dream.

Get your equine degree from an NCA Accredited Equine College then your equine classes will transfer to most colleges in the United States.

We offer a NCA Accredited Bachelor & Associates Degree Programs or a Certificate in Equine Management. All classes are offered online via distance learning - you never have to leave the comfort of your own home.

Distance Learning Equine Management Programs:

- Bachelor of Science Degree

- Associate of Science Degree in Ag. Sales and Service (Emphasis in Equine Management)

- Certified Equine Specialist

- Certified Equine Manager

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97. LIGS University

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Based in Hawaii, USA, LIGS University provides high quality BBA, MBA, DBA, MSc and PhD programs in a flexible and highly-accessible interactive online form of education. Students from the U.S., Canada, and around the globe can enroll in our quality online Degree courses.

Our mission is to make it possible to study also for adult students, who lack time and financial resources to study full-time in a traditional university.

Our faculty is an international one, with tutors coming from and living in USA, Europe, Australia as well as Asia. Come and join our international community.

LIGS University is a fully-accredited member of the International Association for Distance Learning (IADL), and is also accredited by the American Association for Management Education and Accreditation (AAMEA).

Online Degree Programs:

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
- Duration: up to 3 years

MBA - Master of Business Administration
- Duration: 1 to 2 years

MSc - Master of Science with specializations in Management; Marketing; Human Resource Management; Finance Management
- Duration: 1 to 2 years

DBA - Doctor of Business Administration
- Duration: 2 to 3 years

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy
- Duration: 2 to 3 years

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98. Simpliv LLC

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Based in California, USA, Simpliv is an online education company which is transforming the internet platform into a dynamic web-based learning and teaching environment for a range of students & institutions through online course delivery by the most competent instructors.

Simpliv covers and provides online courses for a range of industries & business professionals including IT & Software, Marketing, Professional Development, Web Design, and other career training topics.

Simpliv’s mission is to work in collaboration with the global education community to enable the learners to achieve success by leveraging the expertise of the trained instructors and innovative technologies.

Online Training Courses:

- Development
- IT & Software
- Marketing
- Professional Development
- Computer Programming Languages
- Manufacturing & design
- Information & Cyber Security
- Web Graphics
- Web Video
- Web Conferencing, and more...

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99. Verbal Planet

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Verbalplanet is an award winning language training & tuition service offering live online language classes in English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese & more, with native speaking language tutors around the world.

At Verbalplanet, you can pick a language tutor from anywhere in the world so why not learn French from a tutor in Paris, Spanish from a tutor in Madrid?

Language instruction takes place using Skype, a free software application that allows users to make voice calls over the Internet. Verbalplanet is the ideal online solution for anyone needing to learn a foreign language for work, travel or family needs.

Online / Distance Learning Language Courses:

- English
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Mandarin Chinese
- Japanese
- Italian
- Greek
- Russian
- Danish
- Dutch
- Turkish
- Arabic
- Portuguese...

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100. The Photography Institute

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Situated in San Francisco, California, The Photography Institute provides a cutting-edge online photography diploma course that may be the first step towards an exciting new hobby or a career as a professional photographer.

You study at home from any location worldwide, in your own time and at your own pace. The normal time required to complete the course is 24 weeks.

This is an up-to-date and massively comprehensive course covering every aspect of photography. Written and directed by some of the best working photographers in their field, the aim of the course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills required for a successful career.

By the end of this course you will be ready to work as a freelance photographer either as a full or part time career, as a profitable sideline, or just as an exciting new hobby.

We provide 24-hour student support, as well as student discounts on all Adobe products. We offer flexible payment options, with a 7 day money back guarantee.

Online Diploma Course in Photography (24 weeks)

Modules include:
- Cameras & Lenses
- Shutters, Aperture, ISO and their Relationships
- Exposure & Metering
- The Film & Digital Process
- Light & Color
- Lighting
- How to take better photos
- Equipment & Software
- Retouching, Resolution & Printing
- The Studio
- How to Contruct a Professional Portfolio
- Photo Agents, Picture Agencies