Villanova University Does Its Part to Assist Troops Returning From Iraq With 100% Online Certificate Programs in Top Career Disciplines

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As a grateful nation welcomes home the troops returning from Iraq, now is the time to serve these brave men and women as well as they have served us. U.S. News-ranked Villanova University is proud to do its part by offering servicemembers the opportunity to build upon the skills and training they received in the service of their country -- helping them to be successful whether they transition in to the civilian workforce or remain in the military.

Villanova offers convenient 100% online master certificate programs in a variety of in-demand disciplines such as Six Sigma, Project Management, Contract Management, Human Resources and IS Security. These multi-course, non-credit programs provide servicemembers the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills, while also helping to prepare them for industry-recognized designations, including PMP® certification and PHR® certification. This instructor-led multimedia training can be taken from their home computer, laptop -- even mobile device.

"Coming back from an overseas deployment and trying to re-enter the workforce can be a challenge," states Greg Osborne, Senior Military Liaison for Distance Learning at University Alliance, the company that powers Villanova's online technology. "It's so much easier for returning servicemembers to make this transition when they get the skills and training to make themselves competitive in the job market again."

All of Villanova's master certificate programs immerse students in a 100% online, video-based e-learning environment, enabling them to interact with faculty and classmates through state-of-the-art technology, including live chat and discussion boards.

Special Military Savings

As a special honor to these courageous men and women for their service, Villanova University is offering its best pricing for servicemembers, veterans and their families: 15% off all certificate course tuition.

For more information about Villanova's online certificate programs and special military rates -- including tuition assistance and VA/GI benefits -- visit http://www.villanovau.com.

About Villanova University

Founded in 1842, Villanova University is the worldwide leader in professional education online. A traditional, accredited university located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, it has more than 106,000 alumni, NCAA Division I athletic teams, unparalleled academic and technical support, and an outstanding faculty -- over 90% of whom hold the highest degrees in their field. Villanova has been ranked the #1 Regional University in the North by U.S. News & World Report for nearly two decades.

About University Alliance

The University Alliance (UA) facilitates the promotion and online delivery of associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation's leading traditional universities and institutions. Powered by UA's technology and support services, its university partners have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments -- making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country. University partners include Villanova University, the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, Michigan State University, Tulane University's Freeman School of Business, the University of San Francisco, the University of Vermont, Florida Institute of Technology, The University of Scranton, Jacksonville University and Dominican University.

Contact Information:
Sandy Levine, VP of Marketing Services
Bisk Education/University Alliance Online
9417 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33619
813-621-6200, ext. 328

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SOURCE University Alliance Online