Someone who wants the credentials of skilled training, but in less time than a four-year degree should consider

Online schooling it will let you go your own pace, which means if you want it done in less than a year it CAN happen however if that is to happen then you would have to work your a** off.
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I agree 100% with online schooling however there are a ton of obstacles that come with that such as outside distractions and motivation. On the flip side there are no time restrictions and the student will have ample sources to go from instead of just a textbook and the word of mouth