Apr 09, 2021 03:26 PM EDT University of Phoenix Works with Local and Regional Institutions to Create a Novel and Affordable Pathway to Degree Completion (Photo : University of Phoenix Works with Local and Regional Institutions to Create a Novel and Affordable Pathway to Degree Completion) University of Phoenix was founded on the idea that learners - whether working adults, first-time college students, military veterans or people from other backgrounds - should have access to a world-class education. The University pioneered the concept of self-paced and self-scheduled learning that is context-driven, based on the latest in science and real-world industrial needs. Traditional colleges and universities tend to focus on content-driven instruction that does not always prepare the learner for workplace challenges. In contrast, University of Phoenix focuses on preparing its students for the real-life projects and challenges they will face once they enter or re-enter the workforce.