Nowadays, anyone can go to school online. Whether you want to take online classes to get your GED or earn a Bachelor’s degree, you can do it online. Even grammar, middle and high school children can be taught online. Therefore, it is not so surprising to consider that CPE training could also be done on the Internet. However, continuing professional education isn’t for everyone, so you should make sure this type of training will work for you.
Make a List
Before committing yourself to online or in-person training, it is important to thoroughly consider each option, both the good and bad. Most people will consider one thing only for their decision. For example, they may think to themselves, in-person options may be dull or boring and with online courses, there is no travel. While both of these points are true, they aren’t the only considerations you have.
When you have free time, consider sitting down with a piece of paper and writing down all of the good and bad points of each option. Then, make a choice based on those things you mentioned by picking one or two good and bad things about each and weighing the benefits and negatives. For example, you may say that benefits of in-person learning are that you have someone to speak with and have a more structured training, but the negatives could include you have to drive there and are set with the instructor’s schedule. Benefits of online training are that you don’t have to travel and can study when you want. Negatives could include procrastinating and feeling “alone.”
Learn About Each Option
The other thing you should do is to learn about the different options available to you. Online CPE courses are usually called self study, because you work on your own when you have time. You will typically have study materials that you can read through and use to prepare for your final exam. The course is set up like a regular online class. You will take a test to prove you understand the material and then will receive a certificate stating that you passed the course.
In-person options are taught with an instructor. You will need to be at a specific place at a specific time and will usually sit down in a classroom-type setting. You will also have a final exam at the end of the program and will be required to pass with the minimum required in your state.
CPE training online can be very helpful for many people, though you must make that decision for yourself. Visit CPE Think to learn more.
