About online learning

Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends.  It’s easy. It’s fun. 

How the Course Works

It is easy to participate in your online course. After you register, you will be given a web address to go to get into your online classroom.  You will have a password and use your email address and password to gain access.

Once inside the online classroom, here’s what you can expect.

Participate when you want

You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate.For the best learning, participants should log into the course on 2-3 different days of the week.

What you will do

For each Unit, you will:

For best learning, you should make one or more comments at 2-3 different times each day.

The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience.

Discussion

The Discussion for each Unit lasts one week. All comments are made in writing and can be made at any time of the day or night.

Your instructor will log into the Discussion area at least once a day and answer questions, make comments, and respond to comments by you and the other participants.

We encourage you to make 2-3 comments each day to maximize your learning and enjoyment of the course.

It’s easy. It’s fun.

Identity theft continues to grow. Now more than 50 percent of identity theft occurs in the workplace. Learn to addresses both private and workplace concerns. You will receive information about the basic, common sense steps necessary to protect your identity and assets. Then develop comprehensive expertise in how to deter data theft, detect fraud, and minimize the impact of any damage inflicted.

One month, George Vroustouris, instructor.

Agenda

Unit 1: Personal Identity SecuritySection 1. a: Awareness•    The truth about identity theft•    Various types of identity theft & fraud•    The real impact of identity fraud•    How & where identity theft happensSection 1.b: Behaviors•    Improve your identity theft & fraud IQ•    Protect personal identifiable info (PII)•    Use different complex passwords•    Monitor accounts for irregularitiesSection 1.c: Controls•    Recognize, access, & organize your PII•    Safeguarding your personal digital data•    Take your privacy and security seriously                         …your lifestyle is at stake.

Unit 2: Workplace Culture of Security

Section 2.a: Awareness•    Any organization with data is at risk•    The cybersecurity threat landscape•    What is sensitive company data•    Workplace privacy & securitySection 2.b: Behaviors•    Practice email, internet, & BYOD safety•    Check and observe social media policy•    Detect & deter data & identity theft•    Report suspicious behaviors & issuesSection 2.c: Controls•    Adhere to workplace security policies•    Learn access control responsibilities•    Take company data security seriously                 …your livelihood is at stake

Unit 3: Personal Identity Action Plan

Template and Discussion

Unit 4: Workplace Identitiy Action Plan

Template and Discussion

 About online learning

Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends. It’s easy. It’s fun.

How the Course Works

It is easy to participate in your online course. After you register, you will be given a web address to go to get into your online classroom. You will have a password and use your email address and password to gain access.

Once inside the online classroom, here’s what you can expect.

Participate when you want

You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate.For the best learning, participants should log into the course on 2-3 different days of the week.

What you will do

For each Unit, you will:

Read the print readings (about 20 pages a week)

Have the option of accessing the online readings

Listen to the audio presentation for the Unit and view the slides

Have the option of taking a self-quiz to see how much you have learned

Engage in written online discussion with your instructor and other participants

For best learning, you should make one or more comments at 2-3 different times each week.The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience.

Learn the four steps of college admission and receive help along the way.

Learn the four steps of college admission and receive help along the way.

Do you want to achieve financial independence and true freedom to indulge in whatever makes you happy? Do you want to live life to the fullest, while only working when you want to? Imagine how great it would be to spend all of your time doing the things that matter most to you, all the while knowing you are financially secure. Imagine a life filled with enjoyment, leisure, and satisfaction. Envision your future free from the typical 9 to 5 grind. This course will show you how. The course will also help you avoid being one of the many Americans who struggle financially. Did you know 56% of Americans retire with less than $10,000 and that many people, even rich people, live paycheck to paycheck? It does take planning, but it is attainable and the sooner you begin, the better off you will be! I know investing can be intimidating – especially if you have never done it before or know what to do. No one is born knowing how to be smart with money, and most people are not taught this at home or at school. But it is not that complicated and this course will show you how to budget, plan, and invest for a comfortable, successful retirement and future. This course covers tools that will help you set yourself up for financial success. If you follow the simple, easy to follow principles explained in this course, you will achieve success.

One month, Betsy Flanagan, instructor.

Agenda

Unit 1: Getting Started•    Strategically assess where you are financially today, and where you want to be in 1, 5, 10, 30+ years. •    Take stock of your current assets and liabilities – chances are you have more assets than you realize! •    Understand your money mindset and beliefs about money – and how to change what isn’t working for you.   •    Learn common pitfalls to achieving financial success.  •    Know why it’s important to start retirement planning early and the effects of compounding and inflation.

Unit 2: Smart Money Habits•    Discover the easy way to save for retirement.•    Learn simple financial rules of thumb for budgeting, saving, and investing. •    Beware of bad debt and understand when debt may be ‘good’ or useful for you. •    Build and increase your credit score.•    Understand what matters financially and what doesn’t so you can enjoy your money and time and focus on what’s important to you. Unit 3: Goal Setting•    Clarify the future you want and set SMART goals.  •    Understand what works for you and what doesn’t - start small and develop the right habits.  •    Understand the best way to motivate yourself to achieve success.  •    Learn research-backed tips for how to most effectively set goals and achieve them.•    Know how to calculate the amount you need to live the life you want. 

About online learning

Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends. It’s easy. It’s fun.

How the Course Works

It is easy to participate in your online course. After you register, you will be given a web address to go to get into your online classroom. You will have a password and use your email address and password to gain access.

Once inside the online classroom, here’s what you can expect.

Participate when you want

You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate.For the best learning, participants should log into the course on 2-3 different days of the week.

What you will do

For each Unit, you will:

Read the print readings (about 20 pages a week)

Have the option of accessing the online readings

Listen to the audio presentation for the Unit and view the slides

Have the option of taking a self-quiz to see how much you have learned

Engage in written online discussion with your instructor and other participants

For best learning, you should make one or more comments at 2-3 different times each week.The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience.