For adults wishing to increase their knowledge base, training and skills to become more well-informed, proficient, or competitive in the workforce; continuing education may be a fine option for those who have already completed a formal education through a technical college, university or vocational school. Ordinarily, continuing education students may enroll in part-time coursework, or in independent classes offered through community colleges, online learning or distance learning programs. While there are several continuing education platforms that address specific career fields, such as the technical or medical sectors, there are many additional elective courses that are designed to enhance expertise, or are offered for personal enrichment purposes only. Continuing education classes may or may not provide college credit for completed coursework; depending once again, on the nature of the educational program in which one is enrolled. In a variety of professions, licensed or certified practitioners are often required to maintain a working knowledge of skills necessary to meet the demands of new and innovative technology and advancements in their particular line of work. Frequently provided through working organizations and facilities, continuing education courses may be offered to employees, contractors or affiliates via workshops or seminars. Individuals who participate in these types of continuing education programs are usually awarded a certificate of attendance or completion. Furthermore, continuing education programs are not only found in local technical colleges, they are also readily available in the form of teleseminars; video conferencing; independent study groups; learning centers; online and distance education classes; in addition to mail-order courses. DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW and may or may not reflect specific practices, courses and/or services associated with ANY ONE particular school(s) that is or is not advertised on SchoolsGalore.com Copyright 2006 - All Rights Reserved C. Bailey-Lloyd in association with Media Positive Communications, Inc. for SchoolsGalore.com |
