HAs anyone ever used or got a degree from PCDI?
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Online colleges are worth it. There are thousands of people are going online. You just have to make sure the college is legit. I was going through Kaplan which is a good one. But like you I am looking at PCDI and it is on the governments accredited list. If you are older or have kids and a job, people look at you also going to school online as a good thing. It looks good for you.
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Yup,\n\nI took my Associates in Comp Sci.  Then hit university for my B Comp Sci.\n\nUnfortunately I was also running the beginning of my business at the time.  So between my business that was doing well enough and university that was interrupting my business time.  I dropped out.\n\nI still ended up with a two year degree though and in university I took a few accounting courses which I still use to this day.  Even with 10+ folks working with me, I still needed some training.  Even now, I have about two months worth of skills updating that I do every year.  Everything from tax law to Human resources to Technical skills update.\n\nRunning a business is fun, but it still requires homework, research, people skills and lots of preparation.  All I can say after 18 years running a business I wish I had slowed down and enjoyed university more.  The business would have still been there when I got out with the four year degree.\n\nThat's not to say it was a mistake continuing to build my business.  Personally when I sell my business, I'm going back to school and taking something interesting like history this time.  You know, taking something for fun.\n\nThen again I'm now an old fart...;)
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I applied and took courses through them, and they told me that there is no differentiaion between getting your degree from them online, or going through an actual art institute.\n\nAs a former HR recruiter, I will say that employers differ on their views between online degrees and traditional degress, but, for an Art program, I would think that the impression would be better if it was obtained in person.  \n\nI did take an art course through them, and I'll have to say that it was difficult trying to do a course like that through the internet.  I have taken other online classes, and I think it all depends on the subject matter.
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try www.ccri.com or www.ccri.edu or google CCRI
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No. They are not accredited.  Just like those you see on those TV commercials. My recommendation would be to go to a real college and get an accredited degree.
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These are not proper universities.  They take your money, and give you nothing.  The degree is a fraud, and every employer will know that the certificate is worthless.
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I know lots of people who attended there, and i almost did myself. Not sure how reliable this info is, but I had a friend who said he got his degree from there but it turns out on of his instructor's credientals were doctored and therefore any student who had credits from this instructor had invalid degrees. I have no idea exactly how true that is.\n\nAs far as the financial situation, I think they have it all cleared up. I can't remember exactly what the problem was, but they got rid of everyone who used to work at ABS (knew someone who worked there & he got laid off) and hired an all new staff for LVC. I don't know why the two are still affiliated. Anyway, I don't think you have much to worry about. Just check it out good and read EVERYTHING before you sign. Good luck!
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i go thou PCDI it an at home for paralegal cert. I like it  so far and i don't have to be on the computer i take my test on paper and sent it in. Just go to www.pcdi.com
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The best one that I know of is Athabasca University in Alberta, Canada.  It has been offering programs by distance for over 30 years, so it is well recognized and well established.  Here is their site.
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There is still a stigma by some toward college degrees that are earned by distance education. So, degrees from colleges that are traditionally identified with distance education--Walden University, University of Pheonix, to name only two--may be viewed in a more negative light than degrees from non-distance schools. I think that it also means that in some cases you might be better served by getting a distance education degree from a college or university that has traditionally given degrees by campus attendence. It is less identifiable as a distance education program. Again, my opinion on this, and, while these attitudes may or may not be fair, I think they exist.\n\nIn some settings a distance education degree might not even be recognized as a legitimate occupational credential. For example, if you want to practice as a psychologist (clinical, counseling or school psychologist, for example) you need to make sure that the states in which you want to practice count distance education degrees as meeting the educational requirements for licensure (North Carolina, for example, does not). Also, if you want to teach in a college or university you should know that it is difficult to get hired in most academics in traditional colleges or universities with a doctoral degree from a distance education program.\n\nThat said, many businesses or other job sites would not find a distance education degree objectionable. Distance education programs are also becoming more accepted in fields where the distance education degree is an "upgrade" from a degree previously earned at a physical campus program (such as in respiratory care). But some would, especially if you are in competition with someone who has a degree from a more well-known "physical" campus.\n\nHope that this helps.
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I've never used any of it.  I went through my college bit by bit and took coursed just because the opportunities came up.  I can honestly say I learned more by doing things than sitting in a classroom and it's just a certificate now.  I own my own businesses and even though my degree is in business it would only help if I worked for me.  I guess I use some of the accounting, but then again I learned Quick books for that.  I had fun though.
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Yes, under the current Professional Education scheme of the ICAI, you can enroll for the PE I course if you've completed your 10+2. Many students, progress through the CA course while doing their B.Com. And generally commence articleship on completing B.com.
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My brother got a degree in that area and never used it for that purpose - however - he has a good job.  A college degree and what you do with it is what you make out of it.\n\nGood Luck!!!
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my husband did..........and i'm currently going through college through them right now. the highschool program is very good.and the are accredited
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have u tried hiring a P.I?
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while there are online degrees such as university of phoenix, they are not free by and stretch of the imagination.  An associate degree from Uof p was quoted at costing over $15,000.00 to my spouse. \nAny online program that is offering you a free degree is most certainly not going to be a legitimate degree.
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Three problems with this question:\n\n1.) You can't get a degree in customs\n2.) if you are already an inspector, I don't understand why you would want to study it\n3.) There is no such thing as a free degree..unless you have scholarships, fellowships or an inheritance.