Learning management systems have been utilized for years to train employees on topics like Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Dress Codes, Vacation policies... Unfortunately, many of these systems are very expensive and often do not have authoring capabilities. All these subjects can be taught within a MyiCourse “private” university (essentially a company “intra-net”). The MyiCourse authoring and testing tools allows a human resource professional to create their own customized courses or use courses created by others. MyiCourse is also very useful for remediation courses for employee conduct that is undesirable within the workplace. The MyiCourse platform also allows the HR professional to assign course work, monitor an employee’s compliance, and then document their files electronically.

The important and necessary work of many non-profit organizations often requires both education and accountability. Most non-profits have limited resources, year-in and year-out. Before MyiCourse, the cost of a web-based learning management system was prohibitive. Some non-profit organizations require their workers, both volunteer and paid employees, to take courses created on MyiCourse to gain insight on the needs of the people, or causes they are serving. One organization is using MyiCourse to educate their volunteers on the cultural sensitivities they may encounter when traveling to other countries to serve underprivileged children. Having a pre-written course on all the needed items to pack, carry and what will (and will not) get through customs (e.g. medications); has helped to alleviate many problems. In short, the MyiCourse platform has helped to create a standardized orientation for the volunteers who travel abroad to serve others. Since a MyiCourse platform allows anyone to create as many courses as they desire, the possibilities are endless. Create a course for those who travel to the sub-continent of Africa and create another one for those who are visiting South America. Remember, Myicourse is free, no matter the number of courses you create.

There are many ways a MyiCourse university platform can help to facilitate those who wish to learn at home. Many traditional subjects can be taught on the MyiCourse platform, using a multi-media approach using video, audio, images and PDFs. Given the network of the home school community, the MyiCourse library also allows sharing of academic courses for all to use. Some may choose to monetize their courses, while others may elect to provide their intellectual property for free. Others have elected to use MyiCourse to teach non-traditional courses online. For example, if a field trip to the zoo is considered, an introductory class can be done on line. Such a course could introduce the student to the activities and educational activities expected on the field trip. A follow up course could also be used to reinforce the educational activities. For example, if a trip to the local science museum is planned, an on line course could introduce the student on the topics of density, gravity and pressure, knowing there are demonstrations at the museum on these subjects. After the field trip, a new course could be taken that applies many of these subjects in other real world applications, along with a test.

Ebay has enabled many people to either create their own at-home business, or augment their income from private sales of tangible items. MyiCourse allows anyone to create intellectual property that can be sold, bartered or packaged to other universities. Some entrepreneurs have gone directly to small companies or organizations and created a MyiCourse site and sought monies for their work. While Ebay allows anyone to sell items on line, MyiCourse allows anyone to create intellectual property and monetize their work, if they elect to do so.

Prior to having any potential new owner adopt a pet, use MyiCourse to make sure the new pet owners understand the responsibilities of pet ownership. Create a 10-minute course (which is timed automatically by MyiCourse) and then create a test. If the new pet owner passes the test successfully, the contract prints out! The only way to get the contract is to take the course and pass the test. This ensures that every new pet owner understands both the responsibilities of their particular pet, but also the important aspects of the contract. Create individual classes for dogs, cats, turtles; bunnies… the possibilities are endless.

Many different professions require continuing education to maintain their various licenses in good standing. A short list includes doctors, nurses, accountants, lawyers, dentists, architects… Some organizations and regulatory boards allow all or part of these continuing education requirements to be earned online. MyiCourse allows any individual, company or organization to immediately provide continuing education courses on line, at no cost. The accountability features of MyiCourse allow the course creator(s) to require a specified time (60 minutes, for example) and a test before a credit is earned. Since MyiCourse has a built in transcript feature, the student is able to obtain immediate electronic proof of all completed course work.

Creating lesson plans on a certain passage of scripture can reach those who can not, or will not attend the traditional Sunday sermon. Having a customized MyiCourse site to teach Sunday school classes online, can create the needed bridge from the home to the church. Other needs can also be accomplished via the MyiCourse platform. For example, if the church group is having a teen retreat, it might be a good idea for all parents and attending children take a course on the responsibilities and expectations of all parties. As soon as the parent and child have provided proof of class attendance via the MyiCourse e-transcript, a hard copy written contract will be produced for wet signature by the parent/guardian. This ensures both the church and the attendees firmly understand what rules are going to be enforced prior to the commencement of the trip. This also may afford the church some legal liability protection, all for free.