The need for you to find and attend a good distance education school cannot be stressed enough. The reason is because of the perception of quite a lot of employers out there about certificates obtained by graduates. These employers will only employ you if you have the right certificate. So, if you attended one of the quite a lot of diploma mills out there, you should not expect the employers to respect your certificate and employ you.
This is why it is very crucial for you to attend only accredited schools. The certificates and programs of these schools are well respected by employers and they often prefer graduates of these institutions. Make Sure that you check the accreditation status of the school with the appropriate accrediting agencies.
Attending a distance education school is highly appropriate if you are unable to pay for a conventional school. And, it is good for you if you have to keep a job and family at the same time. This means that you don't have to leave your job. The class work and assignments can be completed at your own pace. And, you can complete the program anytime and anywhere you want.
While it is good news to know that there are quite a lot of institutions out there offering distance education, I urge you to look before you leap. Many of them often send unsolicited mails to people all over the world. This is wrong. Good and reliable schools don't do such thing. You are only sent mails if you request for more information on the school and its programs. So, shun schools you come across in your mailbox. They are not accredited by relevant authority. You can get useful information from people online in forums. They will give you helpful information on the genuine schools as well as the schools you should shun like a plague.