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New Six Sigma and Project Management 100% Online Training Programs Take Center Stage in Villanova University’s Spring Catalog

Professionals Can Gain Vital Career Skills and Knowledge, Plus Bonus: 50 of the Greatest Villanova Lectures Free With Enrollment in 3-Course Master Certificate Program.

TAMPA, Fla., March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The new Spring catalog from Villanova University – ranked the #1 Regional University in the North for 20 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report – highlights new and updated Six Sigma and Project Management 100% online certificate programs. These programs give professionals new skills that can immediately benefit their careers, plus the knowledge that can help build confidence in job interviews, increase salary potential and maintain job security.

New and Updated Programs for 2013 include:

New Master Certificate in Lean Enterprise Solutions (Six Sigma)

— Ideal for managers and professionals in any type of industry who want to transform their organization into a leaner, more efficient enterprise.

— Focus on multiple industries or specialize in healthcare, financial services or information technology.

— Gain a strategic enterprise toolkit and learn to speak the language of organizational efficiency.

Updated Master Certificate in IS/IT Project Management & Master Certificate in Applied Project Management

— Updated 100% online project management programs support the new Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Fifth Edition from the Project Management Institute (PMI®).

— Updated courses give project managers a head start in mastering the revised industry standards that will be on the Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification exams starting early Summer 2013.

Bonus Offer Valued at $525!
Enroll in a 3-course certificate program with Villanova by 4/30/13, and gain exclusive access to 50 of the Greatest Villanova Lectures. These streaming video lectures offer a unique opportunity to preview other Villanova courses, learn key concepts and review topics in a variety of today's most in-demand business areas, including Project Management (prepare for PMP® certification), Six Sigma, Contract Management and IS Security.

"Becoming certified in one of today's in-demand fields is key to standing out in a highly competitive job market," said Adrian Marrullier, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of University Alliance Online, which powers the Villanova online classroom. "Acquiring the skills and knowledge that employers want can open doors to a more rewarding career and life."

Students receive instruction through a state-of-the-art online classroom delivered by University Alliance. This dynamic classroom features video-based lectures with convenient 24/7 access, as well as a variety of interactive tools that connect instructors and students, including two-way voice over IP, instant messaging and shared virtual whiteboards.

To learn more about Villanova's e-learning programs – and 50 of the Greatest Villanova Lectures bonus offer – download the catalog at www.VillanovaU.com/pdf, or call toll-free 855-300-1473 to speak to an enrollment representative.

About Villanova University
Since 1842, Villanova University's Augustinian Catholic intellectual tradition has been the cornerstone of an academic community in which students learn to think critically, act compassionately and succeed while serving others. There are more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students in the University's five colleges—the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Villanova School of Business, the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing and the Villanova University School of Law. As students grow intellectually, Villanova prepares them to become ethical leaders who create positive change everywhere life takes them. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Villanova as the #1 Regional University in the North for 20 consecutive years.

About University Alliance
The University Alliance (UA) facilitates the promotion and online delivery of associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation's leading traditional universities and institutions. Powered by UA's technology and support services, its university partners have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments – making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country. University partners include Villanova University, the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, Florida Institute of Technology, Michigan State University, University of Florida, University of South Florida, New England College, University of St. Thomas, University of San Francisco, Jacksonville University, University of Vermont, The University of Scranton, and Dominican University.

Contact Information
Sandy Levine, VP of Marketing Services
Bisk Education/University Alliance Online
9417 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33619
813-621-6200, ext. 328
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