The non-credit courses can help individuals at any stage of their career. This includes the student interested in switching career paths, obtaining advanced training and certificates, or a first-time job seeker in need of specialized training. Holyoke and Gatlin provide the necessary resources for workforce, corporate, vocational rehabilitation, or individual career training, all from the convenience of the student's home or office.


Gatlin programs blend various types of instruction in a unique format that provides logical, comprehensive, and effective education. The typical course combines online instructional content, traditional textbook material, and instructor-facilitated lessons. Though the courses are self-paced, personal instructors are available to guide every student. This blended learning differentiates Holyoke and Gatlin courses from other online courses. Each course is open enrollment and takes an average of ninety days to complete.


Web-based instruction is growing in popularity. Gatlin's enrollments with their partner institutions have increased by 100 percent in the last year. The company has strategic partnerships with more than 600 institutions of higher learning worldwide.


"Between juggling a job, a home, a family, and a social life, there isn't always a lot of time left to attend an on-campus class," said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. "Online training offers the convenience of working from your personal computer and at your own pace. It's a viable tool right now as evidenced by the growing number of people utilizing it and is the way of the future."


Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the largest provider of web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin's online career training courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin's courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.