These programs allow you to acquire new skills, international experience and even some work experience within a short period of time. Most programs vary from two weeks to a year in duration, depending on the topic and format of the program. The courses tend to be a lot more practical, providing ready-to-use skills. They are faster and less expensive than degree programs (bachelor’s or master’s). The entrance requirements are also less strict than the degree programs’ requirements. They provide a great opportunity to network with others who have chosen the same career field. Most certificate/diploma courses are offered several times a year, providing flexibility and convenience in terms of scheduling.  The main benefit however is certificate and diploma courses offer you practical training for a specfic career field.  Training you can take and implement at a real world job.  Speaking with an admissions representative at the school of your choice is a great way to decide on whether a certificate or diploma course is right for your educational needs.

The certificate/diploma programs are shorter and tend to focus more on practical aspects rather than theoretical concepts. In addition to the lectures, most programs make use of real case studies/discussion intensively, and many programs also include visits to sites of related interest. Some still offer optional internship opportunities to complement the curriculum.

Career training can open all kinds of doors for you on your way to a more satisfying working life.  The types of jobs that are available to you will depend on your chosen career field.  However training is only the first step to attaining success in your life.  The proper training combined a good deal of persistence on your part will result in a more satisfying life for you and your loved ones.  To discover all the benefits that you can gain by going back to school speak with a representative from the school of your choice. 

In most cases you need either a High School diploma or a GED.  Some schools offer an Ability To Benefit program where by a student can qualify for certain training with out currently holding either a GED or HS diploma.  Even in these programs you may need to take the GED test in order to move on to more advanced course work and complete your course of study.  Please ask an admissions counselors at the school of your choice for the guidelines for that particular school.

Career colleges offer a wide variety of programs.  Some common courses of study offered by most schools are: Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, Criminal Justice, Business, Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy and Computer Careers such as Networking Specialist and IT Professional.  The training offered at career colleges is focused on real-world job skills.  Most schools offer hands-on training which provides valuable experience.  Deciding on the right course of study for you can be difficult.  The admissions professionals at the school of your choice is trained to guide you through the selection process. 

CLEP stands for “College Level Examination Program”.  Currently more than 2,900 colleges and universities offer the CLEP program.  With the CLEP program you are able to earn college credits by taking a computer-based test of your knowledge on a subject. By earning a satisfactory score, you can earn the same amount of credits as a student who attends a classroom program.  There are 34 college courses in which you may take an exam for credit. The material covered in CLEP exams is equivalent to what is taught in courses that students take as requirements in the first two years of college. If you are trying to accelerate attaining a college degree, the CLEP exam may help you to test out of many prerequisite and beginner-level courses.  Speaking with an admissions counselor can help you to decide if this program is right for you.

Yes. In fact, in some studies online students faired better than traditional campus students.  In his book, The No Significant Difference Phenomenon, Thomas L. Russell cites over 355 research reports, papers, and summaries dating back to 1928 that found no significant difference between distance learning and in-class learning.  Online training offers several benefits over in-class learning for the working adult.  Students can study where ever and whenever is convenient for them as opposed to a rigid structure of the classroom setting.  Online study however requires far more commitment on the part of the student to meet the requirements of the class and is not for all students.  Speaking with an admissions professional at the school of your choice can help you decide whether or not an online education is right for you.