Recently, a growing number of self-directed and peer-based learning opportunities have been spreading through the net. The most popular of these self-education opportunities seems to be focused on business skills. Here are three opportunities to acquire the business skills of an MBA grad without actually enrolling in school (or paying a dime in tuition).
1. The Personal MBA. This growing site recommends a series of business books that “students” must read to acquire the necessary knowledge. They also have a community of learners and other resources.
2. MBAvid. This relatively new website offers hundreds of streaming videos on business-related topics. Want to watch instruction on finance, marketing, starting a buisness, or dozens of other topics? You’ll find it there.
3. The Alternative MBA. Best-selling business author Seth Godin offers an internship program for aspiring professionals. Work an internship in his New York offices for six months and you’ll finish with extensive hands-on knowledge and a recommendation letter from a rather impressive source. Registration is now closed, but he may be open to creating a new session in the future.
While none of these options give students an actual MBA degree, they definitely stand as a testament to the evolving nature of education. Hopefully the coming years will bring even more self-education opportunities, both in the MBA realm and for other subjects.
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What a great idea! No late night class after a long day of stuff. Lessons from people who have actually been in the trenches.
Wishing you a larger life,
BB
I am feeling the wakening of Knowledge spreading like a nuclear weapon that contains only positive energy. Great job Jamie!!!
Thanks for your comments, Bill and Savant. It’s great that programs like these exist and that people are becoming increasingly interested in them.