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Advance your career with affordable online courses

Continuing education is an important part of career development. Whether working toward license renewal, career advancement or building new skills, professionals can use continuing education as an opportunity to learn, grow and strengthen their skills.

Through MTA Benefits, MTA members have access to affordable online graduate courses through a partnership with Lake Superior State University (LSSU) and Virtual Education Software (VESi). For just $275, they can enroll in online, non-matriculated graduate courses (up to 9 credits) designed to support professional development and advancement.

Finding online courses that fit into busy schedules can be challenging, but online learning provides the flexibility needed to continue education while balancing work and personal responsibilities. These courses through VESi allow participants to learn when and where they want, completing coursework at their own pace from the convenience of home or elsewhere.

In addition, the world of work continues to evolve through new research, technologies, strategies, and more. By enrolling in continuing education courses, professionals can strengthen their skills, explore new areas of interest, and discover new approaches that can support their career growth.

Investing in professional growth can help members:

  • Develop new skills and expand their knowledge
  • Explore topics that support their professional goals
  • Meet license renewal requirements
  • Support professional growth and advancement
  • Build confidence

Affordable online courses for MTA members

Thanks to the partnership with LSSU and VESi, MTA members have access to more than 35 online courses focused on professional development and growth. Participants can enroll in one course per term or take up to three courses per year, depending on enrollment timing.

With affordable pricing and the flexibility of online learning, these courses provide an accessible way to continue professional development.

For more information or to enroll, click here.

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