Association Enlists MindEdge To Support Learning Online

In an effort to provide additional professional development opportunities to its members, AFCEA International now offers more than 80 online courses from MindEdge. Among the topics are Agile, business analysis, communications and computer applications. Additional courses focus on leadership, management, project management, Six Sigma and Lean processes, and women in business.

Because the courses take place online, members can complete them on demand, which affords flexibility. Courses comprise a mixture of videos, reading, questions and case studies as well as at least one quiz or test. An “Ask the Expert” feature enables course participants to access subject matter experts who respond to questions within 24 hours.

MindEdge offers a project management course bundle of 60-professional development units, as well as Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma prep courses with the exam. If students pass the practice exam with a score of 70 percent or higher but fail the certification exam, they can retake the prep course without charge.

In addition to receiving continuing education credits from PMI, HRCI or IACET, MindEdge provides options to obtain certificates in Agile project management, business communications, leadership, change management, conflict resolution and negotiation.

MindEdge courses are offered to AFCEA members at a discount. To access this course discount benefit, members can log into their account in the AFCEA portal where they will find information on how to register for the courses. From the left hand menu, go to Member Tools, then to Online Courses, or under the Community drop-down menu to the Education tab to Online Courses.

Keeping skills current in the ever-changing information technology field requires an ongoing commitment. The AFCEA Professional Development Center program helps members secure the education they need to advance and succeed in their careers by offering them four ways to participate: The Preferred Providers Program; courses at members’ locations through the on-site service; continuing education at AFCEA and chapter events; and now online courses. For additional information please contact Susan Fofi, pdc@afcea.org.