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Enter the job market with a new, competitive advantage. There are a variety of skills that are in demand in today’s corporate world, and at Allied, we have designed flexible, online programs that give you exactly what you need.
You can become proficient with computer, administrative, management and private investigation skills and be one step ahead! Enrolling in a distance learning program is all it takes to get the expertise you need to join an existing company or start your own business venture. Upon successful completion of your professional program, you will be awarded one certificate.
Professional Career Opportunities
Many professional career fields, such as computers, private investigation and business, are projected to have stable growth over the next decade as they continue to expand and require additional employment needs.
Opportunities are expected to be greatest for individuals that possess well-rounded career knowledge, including communication skills, business management education, computer software training, and more.
Apply your training to your own business, or join an existing company as a trained professional – your career path is up to you!
Professional Private Investigation Course
Program Code 1-PRINV
Completion Time 24 weeks
Clock Hours 45
Professional Private Investigator provides you with the training to conduct an effective investigation. From searching computers and identifying fraud to planning and executing undercover operations, you will be prepared to provide a variety of investigative services in your new career. Enter the job market with the skills to: conduct successful interviews and interrogations; locate missing persons and runaways; use surveillance equipment; and follow a code of ethics.
Administrative Assistant Course
Program Code 1-ADMASS-07
Completion Time 24 weeks
Clock Hours 100
Allied’s Administrative Assistant Course provides you with the skills to provide essential support in a professional office setting. Get the knowledge and tools to oversee an office and keep things running in a smooth manner.
Administrative Assistant training will enable you to start your civilian career as an administrative professional. You will learn to effectively run and maintain the front office of a business. Strong administrative and computer skills will help you to succeed in any corporate environment. Practical office training will prepare you to create business documents, oversee financial activities, maintain records, and more.
Prepare for your career in as little as 24 weeks. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded one certificate.
Professional Membership
You will receive a one-year membership to the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) when you successfully complete your program. There is no additional cost to you. Enjoy a professional advantage with membership to the leading association for administrative professionals. You will have access to membership benefits, up-to-date news and information and a great networking tool for your career.
Computerized Financial Accounting Course
Program Code 1-COMFINACCT-07
Completion Time 24 weeks
Clock Hours 120
Allied’s Computerized Financial Accounting Course gives you the skills to oversee the financial matters of a business in an electronic environment. Use your accounting knowledge and computer ability to maintain finances and keep accurate records.
You will advance your business career with a solid background in financial accounting and QuickBooks® accounting software. You will have the knowledge to record, maintain and analyze the financial activity of a business. Generate the financial reports, spreadsheets and accounting documents that are crucial to a smooth running office.
Prepare for your career in as little as 24 weeks. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded one certificate.
Professional Membership
You will receive a one-year membership to the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) when you successfully complete your program. There is no additional cost to you. Enjoy an advantage with a membership to the leading association for bookkeeping professionals. You will have access to membership benefits, up-to-date news and information and a great networking tool for your career.
Hotel/Restaurant Management Course
Program Code 1-HOSPITALITY
Completion Time 24 weeks
Clock Hours 70
Allied’s Hotel/Restaurant Management Course prepares you to assume a management role in hotels, resorts and restaurants worldwide. Be prepared to meet the needs of guests, while keeping a lodging or eating establishment running efficiently and according to budget.
Hotel/restaurant management training will enable you to start your civilian career in an exciting management role in a variety of capacities – work at an exclusive resort, onboard a cruise ship or in a top-tier restaurant. Your knowledge of the hospitality industry, operations, restaurants, lodging and tourism will set you apart in your career.
Prepare for your career in as little as 24 weeks. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded one certificate.
Introduction to the Principles of Small Business Management Course
Program Code 1-SMABUS-08
Completion Time 24 weeks
Clock Hours 120
Introduction to the Principles of Small Business Management will teach you what you need to know to start a successful small business. From writing an effective business plan to generating new customers, you will receive the skills to get your business up and running. A solid background of management techniques and financial skills will help you manage a profitable company. Get essential business development skills with knowledge of budgets, inventories, accounting procedures, taxes, capital, and more.
Prepare for your career in as little as 24 weeks. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded one certificate.
Microsoft® Office Courses
Allied’s Microsoft Courses provide you with the computer skills that are necessary to thrive in today’s modern workplace. Be prepared to create documents, presentations and spreadsheets, and navigate an operating system when you enroll in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word or Windows Vista.
Microsoft® Excel
Program Code 1-MSEXCEL-07
Completion Time 24 weeks
Clock Hours 80Be prepared for today’s business environment with practical computer experience. You will get hands-on training to succeed with Microsoft® Excel. Learn how to create effective spreadsheets and organize important data with this leading software. You will be competitive in today’s workplace with real-world skills that you can apply on the job.
Microsoft® PowerPoint
Program Code 1-MSPPT-07
Completion Time 24 weeks
Clock Hours 60Learn how to organize important information into an effective presentation. You will be prepared to use your sophisticated computer skills to present ideas in an appealing visual manner. Create customized presentations that include graphics, charts and graphs, animation, and more – and are compelling to the audience.
Microsoft® Word
Program Code 1-MSWORD-07
Completion Time 24 weeks
Clock Hours 80Go beyond the basics of word processing and learn how to create professional-looking documents. From formatting text to creating headers and footers, you will be prepared to produce your papers with ease. You will be prepared to merge documents to create mass mailings, use templates and even design basic web pages – all from the convenience of your computer.
Microsoft® Windows Vista
Program Code 1-MSVISTA-07
Completion Time 24 weeks
Clock Hours 40Would you like to learn how to expertly navigate your computer? You will be prepared to use your computer like a pro in no time! This powerful Microsoft operating system puts you in control. Learn to use menus, toolbars and shortcuts; format a CD-ROM; create folders; manage files; work with multiple programs; and more. Your training will help you easily transition into a professional office setting.
Microsoft® Windows 7
Program Code 1-MSWINDOWS7-10
Completion Time 24 weeks
Clock Hours 40
Are you ready to learn the latest in Microsoft® technology? This course combines text and technology to create a learning experience that will provide you with the essential information required to understand Microsoft® Windows 7. You will become familiar with basic and advanced features of this software application. Be prepared to navigate throughout the Windows® 7 desktop, such as pointing and clicking, working with multiple windows, and managing mutiple folders and files. Your training will give you a solid foundation that can be applied to offices nationwide.
Project Management Course
Program Code 1-PROJ-MAN-10
Completion Time 24 weeks
Clock Hours 45
Do you like the idea of overseeing projects from beginning to end? Today's business environment requires trained professionals to oversee all elements of a project – from determining a budget to ensuring that goals are met in a timely manner. And that professional can be you!
A results-oriented project manager coordinates projects from development through implementation and works with their team to achieve results. Allied's Project Management Course will teach you how to assess a project's requirements, plan and estimate a budget, assess risk and make decisions that get the project done – on time and within budget.
Whether you choose to pursue a full-fledged project management career or incorporate project management tasks into another career, you will be prepared to assume complete responsibility for a project and reach the desired goals.
Professional QuickBooks Course
Program Code 1-QUICK-09
Completion Time 24 weeks
Clock Hours 40
Allied’s Professional QuickBooks Course enhances your office skills with a software program that will streamline the accounting process. Receive the tools to effectively record and manage the finances of a small business.
Your knowledge of Professional QuickBooks® will provide you with a financial advantage. You will get step-by-step instructions on how to complete accounting tasks quickly and accurately. From employees and payroll to customers and sales, you will learn how to streamline your accounting procedures. Complement your accounting training with financial software applications.
Prepare for your career in as little as 24 weeks. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded one certificate.
Introduction to Computer Systems Course
Program Code 1-INTRO-COMP
Completion Time 24 weeks
Clock Hours 80
Allied’s Introduction to Computer Systems Course provides you with the knowledge you need to understand the fundamental concepts and terminology related to computer hardware, software and networks. Learn the fundamental terms and concepts associated with computer systems so that you can enter today’s technological workplace with solid computer knowledge.
After completing Allied’s Introduction to Computer Systems Course, you should be able to recognize how computers process and store data, recall the five most common network topologies and name the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing and web authoring software, to name just some of the areas you’ll cover in your course. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded one certificate.
Web Design Course
Program Code 1-IT-WEB
Completion Time 24 weeks
Clock Hours 100
Want the skills to design Web pages? With Internet usage growing worldwide – almost 76.2% of the North American population uses the Internet – there is a tangible need for trained web designers to create effective Web pages. Your ability to use HTML programming and Dreamweaver®, the industry-leading design and management tool, will create the foundation for an exciting technology career.
Be prepared to apply your Web design knowledge to manage the specific look and navigation of Web sites. From understanding basic formats and designing a Web page to recognizing links and paths and formatting text using CSS, you'll be ready to undertake designing projects with confidence and ease.
Practical, hands-on training will provide you with the tools needed to pursue a career in this field. Allied's Web Design course is divided into two course modules – meaning that assignments build on complexity as you progress. Benefit from easy-to-understand instructions, textbook readings, and in-depth exercises that teach you exactly what you need to know.
Apply your skills to a Web design setting or pursue opportunities in an advertising or marketing department – you can even prepare for a freelance opportunity. Web design is also a valuable skill to combine with other careers that require you to have and maintain a website, such as real estate, home inspection, and much more. Whatever path you choose, you'll benefit from a solid set of design skills.
