Overview of Thunderbird Online, the online professional development division of Thunderbird School of Global Management. Position yourself for success in the global marketplace with Thunderbird Online's continuing education programs. Visit www.online.thunderbird.edu for more information.

1. A Global Education in a Digital World
Overview of Thunderbird Online

2. Table of Contents
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Thunderbird Online Certificates & Courses
Thunderbird Online Executive Certificates
Thunderbird Online Course Delivery
Certificate in Global Oil & Gas Management
Past Participant Locations
Key Elements of Thunderbird Online Courses
Thunderbird Online Corporate Solutions
What Happens After Your Thunderbird Online Experience?
About Thunderbird

3. Thunderbird Online Certificates & Courses
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online.thunderbird.edu

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Thunderbird Online Executive Certificates
Course 1
8 weeks
16 – 24 hours of
content
Course 2
8 weeks
16 – 24 hours of
content
Course 3
8 weeks
16 – 24 hours of
content
Thunderbird
Executive
Certificate
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5. Thunderbird Online Asynchronous Session Activities
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Coursework and Learning Objectives:
Each session page will clearly indicate
the specific learning objectives,
interactive activities, video lectures, and
case studies in an easy to follow format.
Faculty Video Lectures: Thunderbird
faculty lectures and presentations will
reinforce session learning material.
Lectures are provided through lecture
capture software enabling easy
download to iTunes for viewing while
traveling/offline.
Interactive Multimedia Activities:
Interactive activities are designed to
provide participants with a hands-on
approach to strengthen and apply their
understanding of the course material.
Case Studies: Intensive case analyses
will enable participants to apply the
concepts learned to real-life examples.
Facilitated Discussion Boards: Forums
are facilitated by subject matter
experts/mentors and are designed to
promote asynchronous discussion
between colleagues.
Learning Journals: To enhance
retention and application of the skills
learned, leadership journals will be
provided throughout the online
sessions. These journals will be pre-
populated with targeted questions for
the learner to apply the skills to their
real-life examples.
Quizzes and Assessments: Online
quizzes and checkpoint questions will
help to determine participants’
understanding of the course material.

6. Certificate in Global Oil & Gas Management
DEMO: Certificate in Global Oil & Gas Management
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7. Past Participant Locations
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View Thunderbird Online’s Participant Map

8. Participant Locations
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View Thunderbird Online’s Participant Map

9. Key Elements of
Thunderbird Online Courses
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10. Thunderbird Learning Environment
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DEMO: Thunderbird Learning Environment

11. Facilitated Discussion Boards
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12. Case Studies
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13. Tegrity Lecture Capture Software
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14. Podcasts
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15. Interactive Exercises
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16. Interactive Exercises
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17. Weekly Quizzes & Assessments
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18. Thunderbird Online
Corporate Solutions
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19. Thunderbird Online Corporate Solutions
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20. Global Clients & Partners
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Corporate Programs Delivered Worldwide

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•Stand out by quickly gaining new skills and credentialsDifferentiate
•“Low-risk, high-gain” exposure to new technologies built
into online learning programsLow Risk, High Gain
•Immediately apply new concepts and learning methods to
day-to-day projects, increasing visibility & confidenceApplication
•Gain ideas and foster communication with working
professionals in different industries and countriesIdeas and Communication
•Leverage flexible scheduling to balance the
work+family+education equationBalance
Benefits of Online Learning for the Workforce

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Cost Control
•Online modules can be integrated with face-to-face
Exec Ed programs to provide continuity while
reducing costs
•Online education minimizes travel expenses and time
out of office
Reporting
•Customized learner reporting can measure
engagement, employee participation, and learning
outcomes
Global Delivery & Standardization
•Collaboration tools and asynchronous delivery allows
for cross-border, cross-time zone participation
•Standard online programs provide common-ground
for later educational initiatives & serve as part of
orientation and on-boarding
Project-Practice
•Integrating a real-world work project with an online
learning environment will add value to the company
while further engaging learners and creating new
communities of practice
Benefits of Online
Learning
Benefits of Online Learning - L&D Perspective

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25. Synchronous, Virtual Classroom Webinars
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26. Synchronous, Virtual Classroom Webinars
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27. What Happens After Your
Thunderbird Online Experience?
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28. Thunderbird Online Certification Badge
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29. Thunderbird Online Portal
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30. Tuition Credit Opportunity
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31. Past Participant Thoughts
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I have been very impressed by the quality
instruction and the structure of the online
classes and would recommend these courses
for anyone who is involved in international
business.”
Thunderbird Online courses offer a unique
learning experience provided by the fantastic
teaching staff, the excellent course materials and
interactive learning process, the multicultural
environment and the well-structured and easy to
navigate online learning system.”
Thunderbird Online courses offer a unique
learning experience provided by the fantastic
teaching staff, the excellent course materials and
interactive learning process, the multicultural
environment & the well-structured and easy to
navigate online learning system.”
I chose a Thunderbird Online certificate because
of the quality and structure of the courses. The
online learning programs allow me flexibility to
do the work according to my schedule within the
week. I have been very impressed by the quality
instruction and the structure of the online
classes."
More Participant Testimonials

32. About Thunderbird
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33. Thunderbird Rankings
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International Full-Time MBA
U.S. News & World Report 2014
(18th Consecutive #1 Ranking)
International Location - Open Enrollment
Financial Times 2013
International Clients - Custom Programs
Financial Times 2013
Top Programs in the World - Open Enrollment
Financial Times 2013
Repeat Business and Growth - Open Enrollment
Financial Times 2013
Course Design - Open Enrollment
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Preparation - Open Enrollment
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Faculty Diversity - Open Enrollment
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Faculty - Open Enrollment
Financial Times 2013
Overall Executive Education
Financial Times 2013
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