What is Professional Certification?

Have you always dreamed of teaching? Or flying? How about becoming a professional project manager? All of these jobs require professional certification.

What's that, you say?

A professional certificate in your field tells employers and the public that you know what you're doing. Professional certification is one of the ways our society maintains certain standards of knowledge, experience, and skill. When you deal with someone who holds a certificate, you can trust in their professionalism.

Have questions about professional certification? Visit the Continuing Education Message Boards.

Headed back to school for a certificate? Make it easier on yourself:

• Increase your study time with time management tips
• Fit in at school, even when you're old enough to be the other students' parent
• Conquer the fear of speaking in class
• Write a learning contract with yourself