The Virtual Business Owners Training Program (VBOtp) is a highly intensive, online distance elearning course designed to guide students in becoming successful as a Virtual Business Owner (VBO). VBOtp uses synchronous and asynchronous learning processes.
VBOtp course modules, designed according to the Learning by Doing methodology, provide an in-depth learning experience. Each course is structured around independent and group assignments that must be completed. The assignments take many forms, but they always require your active participation. In addition to the assignments, there are opportunities to give and receive feedback. The time needed to devote to each course module will vary depending on how much time a student has and his/her willingness to fully engage with every aspect of the course. VBOtp students learn first hand what it means to work independently in the virtual environment as well as part of a virtual team.
VBOtp takes you from A to Z, giving you a roadmap of success! - Updated: October 6, 2005
1. Skills needed to perform jobs where job requirements are defined in terms of expected outcomes, but the process(es) to achieve the outcomes may vary widely. Usually, an area of performance that does not have a definite beginning and end (ie, counseling, supervising, and managing).
2. A catch-all term for the interpersonal abilities that are critical to any organization's success.
"Soft skills" can and are currently being delivered via the Internet and various online eLearning sources. Evolving technologies make delivering soft skills training possible.
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Ongoing mentoring is a key component of all real-time seminars and self-paced courses. Mentoring sessions are conducted eletroncially via course listservs and message boards. Periodically, students and their instructor will meet online at scheduled intervals to conduct live peer-group mentoring in the online virtual classroom. - Updated: March 7, 2005
Step one, be honest with yourself. Is a virtual business truly the right career path for you?
To successfully complete VBO training program, one should have the following:
1. Time - if there is a lot going on your life right now, perhaps now is not the right time to engage in such training.
2. Commitment - if now is the right time, you must also have the internal motivation to finish the training program once you've started. - Updated: May 30, 2006
Students MUST be sixteen (16) years of age or older to participate in the VBO Training Program. Click here for eligibility requirments. - Updated: February 8, 2005
Individuals who are interested in enrolling into the VBOtp should meet the following requirements:
- General knowledge of how to operate a computer - Internet access is a MUST (see computer requirements below) - Conduct online research: locating information and resources - Present your business idea / concept in verbal and written word format - Ability to design and setup a working in-home office - Possess the ability to work alone and/or as part of a distance learning group - Commit to completing all phases of the training - MUST have a minimum of 2 years experience in your industry or field of expertise
To ensure the best online learning experience possible, please ensure that your computer meets at least the minimum technology requirements:
PC User: Windows Client - RECOMMENDED Pentium IV® or later Windows XP® or later 512 MB (RAM) 60 MB free disk space Display Resolution: 1024 x 768 or higher Internet Connection: Broadband Cable or DSL Soundcard with speakers and microphone or headset with microphone Web Browsers: Netscape, IE, Firefox, Opera or later Plug-ins: Acrobat Acrobat, Flash, Real Media, Windows Media Internet Access: High speed DSL or Cable Modem
PC User: Windows Client - Minimum Windows 98/ME/2000 Pentium III 500 MHz processor 128 MB RAM 20 MB free disk space Display Resolution: 800 x 600 or higher Soundcard with speakers and microphone or headset with microphone Web Browsers: Netscape, IE, Firefox, Opera or later Plug-ins: Acrobat Acrobat, Flash, Real Media, Windows Media Internet Access: 28.8 kbps - 56 kbps dialup
Mac User: Mac OS 9.1/9.2, Mac OS X 10.1.5, 10.2, 10.3, and 10.4 G3 233 MHz 64 MB RAM (OS 9.x), 128 MB RAM (OS X 10.1.5, 10.2, and 10.3), and 256 MB (OS X 10.4) 20 MB free disk space 28.8 kbps Internet connection Speakers and microphone or headset with microphone - Updated: May 28, 2006