This is what I did: Before I actually enrolled in a school, I called the Human Resources department of the biggest medical clinic in the area. I asked them specifically about the school and its program: Did the graduates gain knowledge needed to get hired? Did she have good experience with graduates she hired? Was there any additional training I could get to make me more desirable as an employee? Did the school's affiliations/accreditations meet the companies requirements? Note: She wouldn't go as far as to recommend one program over another.

Once I was satisfied, I selected a program. I'm lucky, we have 1 technical college (now 2); 1 community college program, and 1 College of Business & Technology in my area so there was competition.

I don't think I could have done it online, though. Some of the course material is difficult and I needed an instructor for help.

If you don't like the answers, find another program. You might have to start over, but you want to be employable when you finish!

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CMA,CBCS

Are You Still In School? No

Are You Working? Yes