The InterConnection VOLUME 6
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018
NACM Connect Classrooms are Expanding via Videoconferencing Lillian Novak
an advanced Financial Statement Analysis class to the mix.
been removed to the benefit of the Association and our members.
On August 21, 2017 we launched our first two classes that were available via videoconferencing to our members throughout the NACM Connect system, live from the classroom at NACM Connect headquarters in Rolling Meadows. Those classes were Business Credit Principles and Financial Statement Analysis I. Since then, we have expanded our offerings to include Credit 101, 102 and 103, Business Law, Credit Law, Basic Financial Accounting and the exam review classes. Soon, we will add
Since our launch of this initiative, 88 students have taken or have signed up to take classes via this delivery method, more than doubling the number of students we were able to accommodate in the prior twelve months. This is proof that we are reaching our goal. That is, we set out to be able to offer classes to our members in the far reaches of our Association’s territory; and, we are now able to reach the many members who are not geographically situated where they can take advantage of our ten-week classes, or even our full day classes. That barrier has
If you’ve put off earning a credit designation because classes weren’t offered at a location near you, we hope you will consider accomplishing this career goal by taking advantage of videoconferencing. Distance, weather and location are no longer an issue for professional development opportunities! To learn more, contact Margaret Krafft at 847.483.6420 or margaret. krafft@nacmconnect.org to discuss the minimum technology requirements to participate.■
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