| Online continuing education credits offer an easy | | | | for you? Prioritize programs that directly advance |
| solution for the CE needs of today's skilled | | | | your career. Remember that credits may only "count" |
| professionals. Depending on your occupation and | | | | if the course you take is accredited or recognized by |
| location, a state board may require you to earn a | | | | your state licensing board. Give special consideration |
| certain number of CEUs or contact hours each year | | | | to classes for which you can get tuition |
| to maintain your license/certification. These | | | | reimbursement. |
| regulations help ensure that you are up to speed | | | | If your current career is not as fulfilling as you would |
| regarding best practices in your industry. This | | | | like, explore CE in related fields. This may help you |
| benefits your clients and your business. | | | | find a job that is a better fit. Once in a while, pick a |
| Benefits of CE | | | | course that just sounds like fun. There isn't any |
| Distance learning courses often cover such topics as | | | | reason your education has to be all about business all |
| safety, ethics, and the latest research in your field. | | | | the time. |
| You can use online education take a refresher course | | | | Ways to Take Courses |
| in some of the basics or to learn more about a | | | | Some online courses offer interactive teaching |
| specialty. You may choose to take more than the | | | | through conferences and seminars. These may be |
| standard, required courses each year to enhance | | | | held via phone or webcast. This virtual classroom |
| your career prospects. This type of continual self | | | | setting works well for complex topics that you may |
| improvement is valued by employers and customers | | | | need to ask additional questions about. Other |
| alike. It also keeps your job interesting. Knowing you | | | | programs are solitary so you can work through the |
| are providing the highest level of service boosts your | | | | material at your own pace. |
| self confidence as well. | | | | One advantage of earning online continuing education |
| You don't have to commute or travel to obtain your | | | | credits is the speed with which you get your test |
| online continuing education credits. You simply take | | | | results. With many courses, you can immediately print |
| these courses at home in a relaxed environment. | | | | out confirmation of the credits you have earned. |
| With many programs you don't have to go through | | | | Online courses range in price from less than $20 for a |
| all the material at one sitting either. Instead, you can | | | | short program that earns 1-2 contact hours to |
| break the course up into smaller segments to fit into | | | | thousands of dollars for earning an advanced degree. |
| your schedule. | | | | Your employer may be willing to pay your tuition for |
| Picking the Best Courses for You | | | | programs that directly relate to your current job. GI |
| For many professions, there are hundreds of topics | | | | benefits, and student loans are other possible options |
| readily available. How do you choose the best course | | | | for covering the cost of CE. |