In response to overwhelming interest in online, career training certificate programs, Ivy Tech State College and other well-known institutions have expanded their course offerings to accommodate what are considered ‘hot trend’ areas.

SOUTH BEND, IN (PRWEB) -- In response to overwhelming interest in online, career training certificate programs, Ivy Tech State College and other well-known institutions have expanded their course offerings to accommodate what are considered ‘hot trend’ areas.

The e-learning movement, a segment of adult education that has only scratched the surface of potential enrollees, has taken hold particularly in higher, adult education. According to the United States Distance Learning Association, 90 percent of four-year public schools and more than half of four-year private schools offer some form of online education.

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 that many areas of Indiana are expected to experience job growth that will continue into the next decade.

Labor market information released by Indiana’s New Economy Workforce finds that many popular occupations are expected to experience significant growth in St. Joseph County through 2010, including but not limited to computer support, pharmacy technicians, dental assistants, and medical assistants.

According to the statistics mentioned above, Medical Records and Health Information Technicians are expected to experience 46.3 percent growth. Computer Support positions should rise 53 percent, while dental assistants will jump an estimated 38.5 percent.

Medical assistant positions will grow by 53.2 percent, with medical transcription expanding by 33.8 percent.

Job seekers can be trained in these jobs by taking online courses offered at Ivy Tech State College. They also offer certification programs in pharmacy technician, home inspection, Six Sigma, and eBusiness, all ‘hot trend’ fields.

These courses are offered through Ivy Tech State College 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. For enrollment information, contact Dawn Feller in Corporate and Continuing Education at 574-289-7001 or e-mail protected from spam bots. Direct media inquiries to Sandy Bell at 972-934-2850 or e-mail protected from spam bots.