Certificates are awarded for the successful completion of an educational program. They are usually shorter in duration than full-time undergraduate or graduate work, and consequently, they carry less weight. However, certification programs are designed to get you started in a particular field or to complement a degree from an accredited university.
In particular, certifications for specific computer programs, networks, and systems are great additions to a person who already holds a degree. If you already have a computer science bachelor's degree, a Certificate in Information Systems: Computer Security from a school like Strayer University helps to build your employability. Information technology specifically--although not exclusively--is an industry where earning lots of technical certifications and taking specific courses can help you stay ahead in your career.
There are many more certificate programs beyond technology. You can earn a certificate in bookkeeping, massage therapy, homeland security, dental assisting, HVAC, and many, many more. Search the campus colleges and online schools below to find out more.
Looking for a new career but traditional college isn`t your thing? We understand. That's why Porter and Chester Institute provides you with the hands-on training to prepare you for the career you deserve.
Choose from any of these exciting career programs:
Like cars? Turn your passion into a career!
Creative and like working with computers?
Not the "office type"? No problem!
Make a difference in the lives of others!
Porter and Chester Institute offers comprehensive career training at nine convenient locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts.
We also offer additional resources:
Find out more information about how to get started toward a rewarding new career. Simply fill out the form on this page and an Admissions Representative will contact you soon.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed these programs and other important information, please visit our website at http://www.porterchester.com/upload/disclosures.pdf
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Balance family, school and work while experiencing the flexibility of classes delivered directly to the comfort of your own home. Our faculty-intensive, web-based program offers the support needed within an online learning format. In addition, we use a combination of message boards, academic exercises, live interaction and video recordings, to facilitate consistent support and interaction between students and instructors. Students are required to dedicate 25-30 hours per week toward their academic studies.
Enroll in the Allen School Online Medical Insurance Billing & Coding Program to:
Fill out the form on this page now for more information from Allen School, including details about class schedules and financial aid.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Allen School is Nationally Accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education and Licensed by the States of NY & AZ.
For more information Medical Insurance Billing & Coding graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, click here.
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Lincoln College of Technology helps students achieve professional success through personalized career support and hands-on, job-specific education. Our in-depth training programs are designed to meet the changing needs of today’s tough job market, and cover a variety of fields, including: Health Sciences, Business and Information Technology, Hospitality, Automotive Technology, HVAC Technology and Electrical Systems Technology.
What sets Lincoln College of Technology apart from other colleges? Quite a few things, actually; our training programs emphasize experiential, interactive learning activities – that means you’ll do the job before you take the job. Plus, our Certificate, Diploma and Associate Degree programs are designed to accelerate your entry into the job market by offering a shorter length of training, so you may be earning valuable on-the-job experience before many of your peers do.
But our strengths go beyond that. Our Lincoln instructors possess a combination of seasoned teaching skills, subject matter expertise and real world experience. Plus, we’ve built working partnerships with important industry contacts in your area. So when you graduate, we’ll help you find a good position and start your career off right.
When it comes to choosing colleges, keep this in mind: Our dedication to your success sets us apart from the competition – and the specialized, career-focused training you’ll receive at Lincoln will set you apart from yours. Lincoln College of Technology offers flexible daytime and evening programs to accommodate your busy schedule. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify and Career Placement Assistance is available upon graduation. Programs vary by campus.
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Sanford-Brown is focused on helping you work toward career opportunities in the advancing field of healthcare. Sanford Brown designed its programs wtih innovative, hands-on learning methods to help you become a skilled professional.
As a Sanford-Brown student, you can:
Welcome to The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division!
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division is a part of The Art Institutes system of schools with more than 40 locations throughout North America. Founded in 1921, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh supports our online programs with more than 85 years of excellence. With distinguished design and media arts programs, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division is the leader in online creative arts education.
Same Education, 100% Online
The Art Institute Online provides courses that are designed using the same curriculum taught at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. The big advantage is you can attend class fully online and at anytime to fit your busy schedule. At The Art Institute Online, you're in control.
Get a Degree from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Let your creativity soar with an education from an Art Institutes school. The Art Institutes is a system of creative and applied arts schools offering Design, Media Arts, Fashion, and Culinary Arts programs. The Art Institutes is a system of 45 schools located throughout North America, with collectively, more than 160,000 graduates and growing!
The Art Institutes system of schools award master's, bachelor's, and associates degree programs in disciplines from Graphic Design and Culinary Arts to Digital Filmmaking and Fashion Marketing.
Our curriculum is reviewed by industry leaders and prominent employers who tell us what skills are needed in the workplace. This means that your education is relevant, practical, and hands-on.
As part of the next big step in Azusa Pacific University's 112 year-history, APU recently launched Azusa Pacific Online University (APOU) in response to the growing demographic of students who aspire to further their education in a fully online format.
Christian Worldview - Azusa Pacific's Four Cornerstones of Christ, Scholarship, Community, and Service are integrated throughout all of our programs. 100% Online - All aspects of the programs are online; including classes, program management, career advice, and other support services. Affordable Education - The total cost of earning a bachelor's degree from Azusa Pacific Online University will never exceed the median household income of the U.S. family.
APOU courses are delivered through Moodle, a virtual learning environment used by a number of top, higher education institutions. Moodle is equipped with a variety of built-in tools to help you succeed in your studies.
Life Coaching - You will be assigned a Life Coach, who will serve as your key liaison at APOU to help you succeed in your program. Career Services - APOU is committed to helping you earn a degree and connecting your studies with a career that will make a difference in the world. Libraries – You’ll have access to more than 140 online databases, including 46,000 electronic journals, 60,600 ebooks, a 24/7 reference service, and online tutorial guides. Faculty – Our programs are staffed by academically-qualified practitioners with real-world experience who are readily available online during the week. Get Started - Enrollment at APOU is available to students on six different start dates each calendar year, so get started today!
APOU was designed to be transfer-friendly. With previous college/university experience, you have the advantage of being able to apply previously earned credits toward the fulfillment of APOU's Liberal Arts Core and/or General Electives requirements.
To get more information about APOU's programs please complete the form on the right and a program representative will contact you shortly!
New careers are beginning every day for people focused on their futures. Beckfield College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and has been helping people start or change their careers through education for more than 25 years with campuses located in Florence, Kentucky and Tri-County Cincinnati, Ohio in Springdale.
Beckfield College offers academic excellence for students of all ages, backgrounds and diverse needs and is focused on a personal approach to post-secondary education. The College fills a unique niche, providing personalized academic attention centered on individual needs while meeting the demands of the community.
Beckfield Online Programs The Beckfield College online programs combine the best aspects of a small campus environment with online convenience. We have extended the Beckfield personal touch to online students. Think, research, study, compare and make your contribution when your time allows, from the convenience of your own home or office. Beckfield online offers flexibility and academic excellence to our students and expands opportunities well beyond the classroom.
Specific Beckfield College courses and programs have been carefully selected to be offered both online and in the classroom, leaving the student in control. These programs prepare students for successful professional careers by offering a high-quality business curriculum in a student-centered learning environment. All Beckfield College baccalaureate and associate degree programs are designed to develop a student’s quality of work, communication skills, self-discipline, personal motivation, ethical behavior, leadership, and teamwork abilities
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at http://www.beckfield.edu/about-us/disclosures-1.aspx.
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