An established leader in online learning recently launched an educational partnership with Bermuda Hospitals Board and the Bermuda College to provide online degree and certificate programmes.

For staff or alumni of either local institution there will be special reduced tuition rates at Philadelphia?s top technological university.

Through this partnership, Drexel University will offer Bermuda College alumni and Bermuda Hospitals Board employees a full catalogue of accredited online bachelor?s, master?s and certificate programmes in the areas of business, engineering, nursing, technology, education, public health, clinical research and more for a fraction of Drexel?s regular on-campus tuition rates.

The organisations decided to partner with Drexel University as an online education provider for their alumni and employees because of the continuity between Drexel?s online and on-campus degree and certificate programmes.

Drexel?s online programmes follow the same academic standards, are taught by the same renowned faculty and therefore lead to the same respected degree as the on-campus programmes, but with no commuting or career interruption.

?Drexel University?s reputation and prestige were two key reasons we were drawn to this partnership,? said Scott Pearman, director of Human Resources at Bermuda Hospitals Board.

?In evaluating this programme, we found the flexibility of the Drexel?s online courses to be most in line with the needs of Bermuda Hospitals Board employees.

?This opportunity offers Bermuda residents the chance to advance their education without disrupting their careers.?

Additionally, the discount offered through Drexel is a great incentive for Bermuda Hospitals Board employees and Bermuda College alumni to continue their educational advancement,? added Mr. Pearman.

For the past several years, Drexel eLearning, the online education subsidiary of Drexel University, has been partnering with corporations, health systems and professional associations alike throughout the United States to provide employees and members with career advancement opportunities through Quality Education Online at a cost they can afford with the flexibility they need.

Now by partnering with Bermuda Hospitals Board and Bermuda College, Drexel has begun to extend its growing partner network internationally.

?We are very excited about the launch of this new partnership and the opportunities we?ll be offering to Bermudians,? said Dr. Kenneth Hartman, academic director of Drexel eLearning.

?We have established great working relationships with over 95 organisations in the past few years and have played a key role in helping them to provide quality education opportunities for their employees and members.

?Not only are we looking forward to this exciting partnership with Bermuda College and Bermuda Hospitals Board, but we?re eager to see where this programme is headed in establishing Drexel as a global force in the online education arena.?

For more information about partnering with Drexel University, please visit www.drexel-partners.com, email corporatedrexelelearning.com, or call (215) 895-0510.