Taking InstantCert to the Big Time

[soltran]

G'day Steve,

I haven't been around here long and am still to see everything IC has to offer so please forgive me if I happen to repeat what may have been said elsewhere.

First off, have you considered trying to expand your market base without deviating too far from your core business. By this I mean, how about including certifications such as Certiports IC3 or MS Office Specialist study material. Both of these certifications have been known to be accepted as credits at colleges and without looking at your computer applications study material I would be surprised if it wouldn't be just a matter of watering down that material for the IC3 certification. This way you could get extra mileage out of material you have already developed and possibly increase your market base by attracting people that do not intend getting a college based qualification (though once they come to the forum and see how positive everyone is they may dcide to take the next step). Another advantage is for those who do wish to continue with their college degree but need some low level computing credits, they may be able to achieve this and receive a basic certification at the same time.

I chose those qualifications as examples because I have been an IT Instructor for years, the certifications are international, Acenet recommends 1 credit per qualification (with the IC3 and MOS that could be up to 8 credits depending on the college) and the material is pretty basic. I would be inclined to look at what other Industry qualifications might be similar and see if they could also be addressed in a similar manner.

You have a very talented member base here and maybe you could ask what other ways people have gained credit beyond CLEP etc to see if that provides some more ideas. You may even wish to ask if any members are interested in contributing to the development of certain material on a commission base or something like that.

Anyway, just thought I'd throw in my 2 bobs worth (or now that I am over here is that supposed to be 2 dimes worth or maybe a quarter but most likely only a pennies worth, this can be so confusing especially if I consider inflation )

Regards