Education Survey Highlights Myths vs Reality
Highlights of the 2004 NAR Education Habits and Topics Survey
Online Education Myths vs. Reality
In reviewing the survey results, we found that some people hold common myths about online education that are untrue. Here are some online education myths de-bunked.
| Myth: | There are no designation courses available online. |
| Reality: | Courses leading to the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Accredited Buyer Representative Manager (ABRM), and the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designations are available online at REALTOR® University. Online Courses leading to other designations are also being developed. For a complete listing of online courses offered by NAR's Affiliates, Councils and Societies, go to the Education Course Matrix. |
| Myth: | I need to sit at my computer for the duration of the course. |
| Reality: | On REALTOR® University, you can leave a course at any time and next time you log on, you'll start right where you left off. |
| Myth: | With online courses, there's no access to an instructor. |
| Reality: | On REALTOR® University, access to an instructor is always available via e-mail. |
| Myth: | There's no way to tell the quality of the course before you buy it. |
| Reality: | On REALTOR® University, you can preview the first module of any course for free before you decide to buy. |
The best way to find out if online education is for you is to take it on a test run. Click here to go to REALTOR® University and try it out for yourself.
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