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Certification - Professional Certification

Many careers require certification, and most certificates require annual credits in continuing education to keep professionals current in their field.
What Is Professional Certification?
Professional certification is a process in which a person proves that he or she has the knowledge, experience, and skills to perform a specific job. The proof comes in the form of a certificate earned by passing an exam that is accredited by an organization or association that monitors and upholds prescribed standards for the particular industry involved.
CEU - What Are Continuing Education Units?
CEU stands for Continuing Education Unit. ItÂ’s a unit of credit equal to ten hours of participation in an accredited program designed for professionals with certificates or licenses to practice various professions. Continuing Education keeps them up-to-date on the latest practices in their industry.
The Power of Networking at Continuing Education Conferences
Many continuing education opportunities involve attending a conference with people from your industry. I suspect that whether or not you enjoy these gatherings has something to do with whether you’re an introvert or extrovert. Not completely, of course, but it’s fair to say that extroverts generally love the chance to meet people from all over the country, sometimes the world, face to face.
The Weeklong Semester by Cecilia Capuzzi Simon
Cecilia Capuzzi Simon wrote this article for the New York Times about adults finding new ways of continuing their education. Not many adults can fit a regular semester of learning into their busy lives. Today there are alternatives.
The Certification Site
The Certification Site has info about all different kinds of professional certificates, including computer, fitness, and teaching.
Continuing Education for Nurses
Find continuing education courses for nurses from various providers organized by specific topics.
Continuing Education for Teachers
A continuing education resource for teachers, including study guides for the Praxis tests.

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