First, get the catalog of courses for the online university you are interested in. Examine it closely to determine the number credits given for successful course completion as well as the details of what the course is about. This will help you determine whether the course will be sufficiently detailed or perhaps require too much work.
Second, pick online courses that are particularly relevant to your career, especially those that offer training in professional methods or tools that are used by employees in positions senior to yours. Many employers will look favorably upon and be more likely to support employees who are making themselves more valuable to the business.
Third, talk to your supervisor or other management level employees with the authority to make financial decisions and see if the company would be willing to pay for a portion of your course tuition and fees. A good many companies are happy to support employees who are interested in career advancement and may even provide scholarships to good students.
Finally, set aside devoted study time when you work on courses and nothing else. Trying to mesh studying in with your work duties can get you in trouble and are likely not going to be that helpful. Keep up with your courses, and do not overload yourself - this way you will be able to manage work responsibilities and online courses with a higher degree of success.
An added bonus to using online courses for career training: employers will almost certainly like to see an employee taking the initiative to better his or her skill set and will be more likely to consider that employee for promotional opportunities down the road. So many opportunities to take courses online are available that an ambitious employee has plenty of options.
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