Virtual careers are the ones that best match the needs, lifestyle and way of learning of the generations that use technology on a regular basis.
If you grew up with your cell phone in your hand, you use the Internet to resolve almost any question, you learn by watching videos and you cannot conceive life without social networks or without using digital platforms, you are part of the generation of “digital natives.”
Therefore, it is natural that you wonder if there is a university designed for young people like you, who are looking for more flexible study methodologies, where you can study university degrees with interactive and truly applicable content.
The good news is that yes: there are programs designed for this new generation, where education is adapted to each student and, in this article, we will explore what they are like, what makes them different and why they could be your best option.
This term is used to define people who were born and raised in the digital age, so “they did not have to learn to use the internet or the platforms”, because they have always used it naturally, thanks to always having it within reach.
This characteristic makes them have a way of thinking, communicating and learning that is very different from previous generations. For example:
- They are easy to generate and share content on topics they are passionate about through various digital platforms.
- They prefer to consume visual and interactive content instead of long texts without images.
- They are used to searching for information and solutions online, and they like to explore and learn in these types of channels.
- It makes it easier for them to communicate and create friendly or professional relationships online, with people in other parts of the country or the world.
- They learn best with a playful content format, working in collaborative networks and interacting with other people.
- They are creative, curious, innovative and are always willing to learn new topics and improve their digital skills.
From everything we reviewed, many young people do not feel comfortable with traditional university education. They find that in-person classes and fixed schedules limit their learning.
In that case, the alternative that responds to this new reality is virtual careers, which today are part of the formal educational offer, with complete programs and the quality necessary for comprehensive professional training.
These online education programs propose a completely different way of experiencing education and adapt to the learning pace and lifestyle of each student:
- Flexibility of schedules to study at the time you want, from wherever you are and thus make better use of your time.
- Technology as a pillar of education, through a virtual platform where you have everything you need to learn and track your progress.
- Interaction and global community: you can participate in forums and collaborative projects with other students, with whom you form a virtual community.
- Current and traditional careers: so you can choose, according to your tastes, interests and life project.
- Dynamic and quality learning: multimedia materials, simulators, practical cases and content updated to what companies need.
Thanks to this, you can get a much more enriching, digital experience aligned with the way you like to learn.
There are live and recorded classes: you can connect during their broadcast to clarify any doubts that may arise or watch them recorded, if your schedules do not coincide with the broadcast.
- You have different study materials, which are not only in text, they are entertaining, dynamic and designed to motivate your learning.
- You can review the contents, as many times as you want, to reinforce your knowledge or skip topics that you already master and advance faster.
- The interaction is completely digital: thus, you can work as a team, with colleagues in different places in Colombia or the world.
- You have access to a personalized learning platform, where you can easily view your subjects and your progress.
- You have digital organization tools, such as a calendar and email with cloud space to move forward without problems.
In addition to adapting to students, virtual universities have the advantage of preparing their students with the necessary tools for the current and future work environment, in which digitalization is common.
For example, companies are currently looking for professionals with digital skills, such as:
- Management of technological tools for work, organization and productivity.
- Ability to work as a team, in virtual, remote, hybrid and collaborative environments.
- Autonomy, time management, problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
- Ease of communicating and coordinating effectively, through digital channels.
- Skills such as initiative, continuous learning, as well as adaptability to change.
You develop all of these skills naturally while pursuing a virtual degree. In addition, many of its academic programs have updated content so that graduates can enter the world of work with current training.
An example of a 100% virtual model is Utel Colombia, which has been teaching this type of study in various countries for more than 10 years, and has the following characteristics:
- Wide educational offer: careers in various areas of knowledge: where Industrial Engineering, Pedagogy, Administration and International Business stand out.
- Flexible and accompanied learning, in which students decide the pace of study and have the support of tutors and academic advisors.
- Focus on digital skills: its educational model enhances the skills most in demand by the labor market.
- International validity: Because it is a Mexican university, its degrees are issued by the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) and are recognized in Colombia.
As we saw throughout the article, now you can study through a format that adapts to your life, your pace and your way of learning.
Virtual university programs are the ones that best suit digital natives because they understand your needs and take advantage of technology as a great ally to grow professionally.
Furthermore, its contents and methodologies prepare you to develop in the work environment, which is increasingly digitalized.
