I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned this before, but I applied for Financial Aid for the Facebook Social Media Marketing Specialization on November 1st. After 5 days, I was feeling antsy, so I put in an application for the Social Media Marketing Specialization offered by Northwestern University, as well. Why not, right?!

Since my last post, my Financial Aid decisions came in, and I was approved for both Specializations! Actually, they’re both 6 Course Specializations, and I’m technically only approved for Course 1 in each, but that’s a great start!
I’m self-taught in Social Media Marketing, so I’ve got no documentation to say that I possess the skills that I do, which is the primary reason for me taking the Specializations. After I’m finished, I’ll have 2 Highly Accredited Professional Certifications in Social Media Marketing: one from Facebook and the other from Northwestern University!

Going into the course having already studied most of the material many times over has definitely given me a leg up, because I’m almost finished Course 1 of both Specializations, and it’s only been 6 days since I’ve had access to the first course. I’m so close to finishing the courses that I’ve already put in my Financial Aid application for Course 2 in each Specialization. I figured I should do that now, since the decision takes exactly 15 days to come in, and I don’t want to take any breaks if I don’t have to!

I’ve only gained access to the offering from Northwestern University last night. This course, as well as the other, are both a bit easy right now, since these are the introductory courses, and I’m simply relearning what I already know.
You’re probably wondering why I decided to take 2 Specializations. Honestly, I just love to learn, and I figured that it can’t hurt to have 2 Certifications! Plus, the Northwestern University Specialization is a little different than the Facebook Specialization, which is really cool, because I’ll get to cover as much information as possible!

Sure, it sounds nerdy, but I really just love to study and learn. I always have a hunger for knowledge, and I’ve found out after starting to study these courses that the hunger is stronger than I thought it was in the first place.

I couldn’t be happier right now about where I am, my goals, and where I plan to be a year from now. I’m looking forward to where and how far this part of the journey will take me. It’s really exciting, and I can’t wait to share it here on my blog with you!
Reblogged this on The Kate Experience.
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