New MedCerts Partnership with Lifetime Learning by Ball State Offers Healthcare and Technology Certifications for Adult Learners
April 03 2023 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Ball State University is the second public
university partner to offer MedCerts innovative programs to
students.
MedCerts, the innovation leader in online career training in
allied health and information technology and a subsidiary of
Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), an education company that provides online
and blended education programs, announced a new partnership with
the non-credit division of a major public research university;
Lifetime Learning by Ball State.
Several certificate training programs are now offered in the
Lifetime Learning by Ball State catalog, including Phlebotomy
Technician, Surgical Technician, Cisco CCNA Network Associate, and
Cloud Computing Technician.
“At Ball State, we are excited to accelerate opportunity in the
healthcare and IT fields,” said Amy Barsha, Assistant Vice Provost
of Lifetime Learning by Ball State. “Through convenient online,
industry-recognized certifications and career training, funding
opportunities to help pay for courses, and career success coaching,
we're addressing talent gaps with real solutions.”
Upon course completion, students qualify for and take
certification exams in these in-demand healthcare and information
technology fields and have gained the skills and knowledge
necessary to start a new career.
“We are pleased that Ball State has chosen MedCerts as a
training option for their students,” said Craig Sprinkle, CEO of
MedCerts. “As a Ball State graduate, I know first-hand the
tremendous opportunities this partnership will bring to those who
seek to further their education and start a new career.”
Lifetime Learning by Ball State is invested in the success of
students from enrollment to career services. A dedicated enrollment
specialist and career success coach support student progress and
completion, enabling goal attainment, whether career change or
upskilling.
Founded in 2009, MedCerts has helped more than 50,000 students
gain credentials and start new careers. MedCerts has several
partnerships with private universities, public universities, and
employers, all with the goal of helping students find pathways to
well-paying, in-demand careers and filling workforce vacancies.
About MedCerts MedCerts is a national online training
provider strengthening the workforce through innovative eLearning
solutions. Focused on certifications in high-demand areas of Allied
Healthcare and IT, it serves individuals from all backgrounds,
including the military and their families, career changers, and the
under- and unemployed. MedCerts delivers certification and career
training through HD-quality video-based instruction, virtual
simulations, games and animations, and on-the-job training through
experiential learning solutions. Since 2009, the company has
developed more than 50 career programs, trained and up-skilled more
than 50,000 individuals across the country, and partnered with more
than 500 American job centers and more than 1,000 healthcare
organizations have MedCerts-trained employees on staff. For more
information, visit medcerts.com
About Lifetime Learning by Ball State University Lifetime
Learning by Ball State is the non-credit division of respected
research university Ball State University. The division offers
non-credit micro-credentials, badges, and skill-building programs
delivered in seamless experiences on individual terms—your
schedule, your lifestyle, your goals. At Ball State, you join a
learning community that helps you chart your flight path to a
fulfilling career and a meaningful life. Come FLY with us. Visit
the Lifetime Learning website at bsu.edu/lifetimelearning and
follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
About Ball State Founded in 1918 and located in Muncie,
Ball State University is one of Indiana’s premier universities and
an economic driver for the state. Ball State’s 20,000 students come
from all over Indiana, the nation, and the world. The 790-acre
campus is large enough to accommodate first-rate facilities and 19
NCAA Division I sports, but our welcoming and inclusive campus is
small enough to ensure the friendliness, personal attention, and
access that are the hallmarks of the University. Destination 2040:
Our Flight Path establishes Ball State’s ambitious goals for our
second century. We Fly!
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Ball State University O: 765-285-0048 gmfallon@bsu.edu
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