Becoming Successful in a Digital Economy
December 1, 2025 | Ed2Go
Discover the benefits of utilizing in-demand tools, such as ChatGPT and Copilot, and how UWF Continuing Education can help.
UWF Continuing Education Blog
Explore career insights, professional development strategies, online learning opportunities and personal enrichment tips from UWF Continuing Education. Discover in-demand careers, adult education and lifelong learning resources for career growth and skill development.
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Starting a Career in Heavy Civil Construction
November 3, 2025 | Ed2Go
Discover what heavy civil construction is and how to launch a rewarding career in this essential industry. Learn about the UWF Construction Worker training program, job roles, career paths and more.
Sparking Creativity in All Seasons of Life
October 20, 2025 | Lisa Gibbs
Creativity is often viewed as a trait exclusive to artists or musicians, but the truth is that everyone has a creative spark. Whether you’re looking to explore a new interest or simply take a break from your routine, UWF Continuing Education provides opportunities to learn, create and connect with other creative peers. Read more to learn how to tap into your creative side.
The Secrets Behind Grant Writing
October 1, 2025 | Lisa Gibbs
Learn how UWF's grant writing online program can help build your skillset and guide you to writing more effective grant proposal for your organization.
Boost Your IT Career with CompTIA Certifications
October 1, 2025 | Ed2Go
CompTIA certification is a proven way to show employers that you have the skills needed to succeed in IT and computer support roles. CompTIA certification could also help you earn a higher salary.
A Guide to VR-Integrated Courses
September 2, 2025 | Ed2Go
Explore how UWF uses virtual reality to provide hands-on, immersive learning experiences. Discover our online, self-paced courses with included VR headsets.
AI for Everyone: Accelerate Your AI Transformation
August 15, 2025 | Heather Leblanc
From streamlining workflows to unlocking creative insights, AI in the workplace is reshaping every industry, and mastering these tools will set you apart from job seekers across multiple industries.
Medical Billing and Coding Career Guide
August 4, 2025 | Lisa Gibbs
Unlock flexible career opportunities and begin your journey as a medical billing and coding specialist with UWF Continuing Education.
Unlocking the World of Nonprofit Leadership
July 25, 2025 | Lisa Gibbs
Discover key skills in nonprofit leadership and how UWF Continuing Education can take your nonprofit to the next level.
Why NASM Certifications Matter in Fitness
July 23, 2025 | Ed2Go
Advance your fitness career and build trust with clients with the top 5 NASM specializations for personal fitness trainers offered by University of West Florida.
Tips for Succeeding in an Online Class
July 8, 2025 | Lisa Gibbs
Perfect for adult learners, college students or remote learners, discover strategies for success to succeed in an online class.
How to Become a Mental Health Technician in Florida
June 30, 2025 | Ed2Go
Explore a rewarding career as a mental health technician, including job outlook, duties and the role these professionals play in mental healthcare in Florida
Key Steps to Starting a Small Business
June 2, 2025 | Lisa Gibbs
Discover how to start a small business with our comprehensive guide. UWF Continuing Education is here to help turn your dreams into reality.
Chart Your Course: Unlocking Career Pathways
May 13, 2025 | Heather LeBlanc
Learn about career pathways and the benefits they offer for long-term professional success. Discover how UWF Continuing Education can help create accessible pathways for individuals aiming to expand their expertise.
How to Become a Dental Assistant in Florida
April 21, 2025 | Heather Leblanc
Advance your career with top online certification programs that offer national recognition and industry credibility. These flexible courses are designed to enhance your skills, increase your earning potential and help you stand out in a competitive job market.
Top Online Courses for Earning a Certification
April 14, 2025 | Ed2Go
Advance your career with top online certification programs that offer national recognition and industry credibility. These flexible courses are designed to enhance your skills, increase your earning potential and help you stand out in a competitive job market.
From Passion to Profession: Starting Fresh at Any Age
April 8, 2025 | Lisa Gibbs
It is never too late to begin a new career. Turn your passion into a profession with UWF Continuing Education career training and skill development courses.
The Benefits of Earning Certifications Through Online Courses
March 18, 2025 | Ed2Go
If you’re considering enhancing your career prospects, an online course that offers certification can be the perfect way to complement your degree. Here’s why you should consider it, and which courses can help you achieve your professional goals.
Explore a Career in Social Media
February 11, 2025 | Ed2Go
Dive into the knowledge and skills needed to transition from a social media user to a successful social media manager. Explore this career today!
Step Into Your Future: Advance Your Career with UWF Healthcare Training Programs
January 10, 2025 | Heather LeBlanc
Make your mark in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. Employment opportunities are projected to grow 4-16% in the coming years, far outpacing other fields. Whether you’re just beginning your pathway or looking to advance your career, the University of West Florida’s Continuing Education Healthcare Training Programs are your gateway to success.
Building a Stronger Workforce: How Investing in Your Team Elevates Leadership and Retention
December 19, 2024 | Heather LeBlanc
The path to organizational growth begins with investing in your workforce. By prioritizing employee training and leadership development, companies can address skill gaps, retain top talent and foster long-term organizational growth.
Top 5 Reasons to Start a Career in Sterile Processing
December 13, 2024 | Ed2Go
Are you considering a healthcare career? Sterile processing technicians are integral to a healthcare team and earn competitive salaries. Discover if this career is for you.
How to Become a Freight Broker: A Step-by-Step Guide
November 5, 2024 | Ed2Go
Learn the steps and skills required to become a successful freight broker, discover the exciting opportunities and benefits, and get valuable insights into starting a career in the freight brokerage industry.
Personal Enrichment and Finding a Passion
October 30, 2024 | Lisa Gibbs
Discover the world of personal enrichment and find your passion with UWF Continuing Education.
Which Health Service Program Is Right for You?
September 18, 2024 | Lisa Gibbs
Learn more about UWF Continuing Education health service programs and how they can help jumpstart your healthcare career.
Legal Studies and Beyond: How to Become a Paralegal
August 14, 2024 | Heather LeBlanc
Explore a career as a paralegal, enhance your experience with specialized topics or take the first step toward a legal career. Opportunities for knowledgeable legal professionals are prevalent across various businesses and industries.
How to Become an HVAC Certified Technician
August 9, 2024 | Ed2Go
Explore the high-demand career as a certified HVAC technician with UWF Continuing Education.
5 Reasons to Start a Career in Sterile Processing
July 11, 2024 | Ed2Go
Are you considering a healthcare career? Sterile processing technicians are integral to a healthcare team and earn competitive salaries. Discover if this career is for you.
Mastering Leadership in the Workplace
July 1, 2024 | Lisa Gibbs
Discover the key to mastering leadership in the workplace and how it can help inspire and guide your team toward success.
Navigating a Successful Career Path in Project Management
June 7, 2024 | Ed2Go
Enhance your project management skills with CAPM, PMP, and PMI-ACP certification courses. Gain knowledge, proficiency, and recognition to advance your career!
The Rise of Data Analytics: Unlocking the Potential of In-Demand Data Skills
May 14, 2024 | Heather LeBlanc
Delve into the rise of data analytics skills, the essential proficiencies for success, skill development opportunities and the tangible applications of data analytics across various industries.
Going Back to School as an Adult
May 8, 2024 | Lisa Gibbs
Have you considered returning to school as an adult? Discover endless opportunities with UWF Continuing Education.
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The Benefits of Starting a Course in Allied Health Field: A Student Guide
April 23, 2024 | Ed2Go
Are you considering a career in healthcare but unsure which path to take? Look no further than the allied health field!
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Profitable Skills for 2024 to Unleash Your Potential
March 25, 2024 | Lisa Gibbs
Discover valuable skills to increase your earning potential in 2024. Explore your possibilities with skills training from UWF Continuing Education.
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What is Supply Chain Management?
March 5, 2024 | ed2go
Learn all about supply chain management, its significance, responsibilities, and how to become one to redefine or launch your career.
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Exploring the Benefits of Continuing Education
January 30, 2024 | Lisa Gibbs
Discover the benefits of Continuing Education at UWF. Enhance your skills, advance your career and expand your knowledge.
How to Become an Electrician
January 12, 2024 | ed2go
Discover the steps to become an electrician, from education to practical training. Start your journey to a rewarding career in electrical work.
How to Become a Technical Writer: Essential Steps
November 13, 2023 | ed2go
Discover the steps to become a technical writer and explore the bright job outlook for this growing field.
Physician Assistants: The Superheroes of Science
November 13, 2023 | Lisa Gibbs
Take a step into the medical field by becoming a Physician Assistant. Learn more about how our Introduction to Physician Assistant program can help jump start your healthcare career.
How To Become a Life Coach
September 14, 2023 | ed2go
Are you passionate about helping others reach their full potential and achieve their goals? Becoming a life coach might be the perfect career path for you.
Repurpose Your Passion: Bring your expertise into the classroom with an alternative teacher certification
August 23, 2023 | Tatiana Keith
Discover how TeacherReady, an accredited online alternative teacher preparation program through the University of West Florida, empowers STEM professionals, recent college graduates, and military Veterans to transform their skills and passions into a rewarding teaching career.
How To Become a System Administrator
August 15, 2023 | ed2go
Learn how to become a system administrator with essential skills in computer systems, networking, and security. Explore Linux, AWS, and cybersecurity certifications for IT career advancement.
How to Break into These Top Event Planning Jobs
July 7, 2023 | ed2go
With over 1.8 million meetings and events happening in the U.S. each year, the event planning business is thriving. Explore careers in the hospitality industry with notable courses in the wedding and event management spaces, including floral design and catering options.
Unlocking Career Opportunities: The Benefits of Enrolling in an In-Demand Certification Course
June 5, 2023 | ed2go
Learn how enrolling in an in-demand certification course can boost your career prospects and open up new opportunities. Explore the benefits today.
CMAA vs. CCMA: Which medical assistant certification is right for you?
May 9, 2023 | Heather LeBlanc
Learn about the differences between the CCMA and CMAA certifications for medical assistants in Florida and find the right one for you. Discover the education and training required, employment outlook, job duties and potential career pathways for each certification.
Seven Reasons You Should Invest in a Bookkeeping Certification
March 31, 2023 | Ed2Go
Are you looking for a job in finance, accounting, or business administration? If so, you will need bookkeeping knowledge and skills, and getting certified is the best way to advance your abilities and validate your experience.
Top 4 Reasons to Start a Freight Broker Career
January 11, 2023 | Ed2Go
Florida provides about 9,000 Freight Broker jobs each year—the second-largest amount in the country. A location quotient of 1.72 indicates that freight brokers have more career opportunities than people in other professions. Here are some of the top reasons why you should consider becoming a freight broker.
Accelerate Career Success with In-Demand Training
December 16, 2022 | Heather Fletcher
More job opportunities than ever before are focused on specialized sets of skills. Align your expertise to your career aspirations and reach your goals sooner.
Four High-Paying Allied Health Jobs in Florida
November 3, 2022 | Ed2Go
Learn why Florida is a great place to launch a career in allied health.
Crack the Code: Take Your Resume to the Next Level with Programming Skills
August 15, 2022 | Heather Fletcher
In today’s world of information and technology, one of the most sought-after skills is understanding data and knowing how to interact with it.
3 Professional Trade Careers You Can Pursue NOW
July 6, 2022 | Ed2Go
If you are looking to enter the workforce quickly and begin earning right away, there are several lucrative careers within the professional trade industry worth exploring. Regardless of your experience level, professional trades offer the opportunity for career growth and success in as little as six months to a year.
Break into the IT Field with Online Bootcamps
May 24, 2022 | Ed2Go
Online boot camps exist to quickly upskill and reskill individuals, providing tech workers with the ability to meet the growing demands of the industry. With flexible and short-term learning options, tech boot camps offer a fast and alternative solution to minimize skill gaps.
The Great Career Change: Top Industries and Profitable Skills for Growth
May 5, 2022 | Heather Fletcher
Thinking of making a pivot in your career or professional life? There has never been a better time. This week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a record-breaking 11.5 million job openings in March—meaning there are now nearly two job openings for every unemployed person seeking work.
The Value of Volunteering: Three benefits of giving back
April 18, 2022 | Heather Fletcher
This summer, consider donating time to a local cause or organization. You may benefit from it more than you think!
Make the Most of Your Leisure Learning Membership
March 1, 2022 | Heather Fletcher
Your $40 annual Leisure Learning membership allows you to register for spring, summer and fall courses, but did you know it also comes with a myriad of additional perks? Here are tips for maximizing your membership benefits and making your membership work for you!
Pursue an Online Course in Your Own Time
February 21, 2022 | Ed2Go
It can be challenging to juggle full-time work with full-time education. Read on to discover how online courses solve this challenge by offering the flexibility to pursue your education in your own time.
Build Your IT Career with CompTIA Certifications
December 17, 2021 | Heather Fletcher
Considering a career in information technology? Lay the foundation for your new career in this rapidly expanding industry by earning in-demand IT certifications.
Should You Become a Welder Technician?
December 8, 2021 | Ed2Go
If you enjoy working with your hands to build or repair certain things, welding may be the perfect career field for you. With the country’s aging infrastructure, there’s a huge demand for the expertise of welder technicians to help reconstruct highways, bridges, and buildings.
Popular Job Options for Certified Residential Interior Designers
November 22, 2021 | Ed2Go
Are you interested in interior designing that’ll transform a house into a blissful home? Do you frequently come up with creative ideas that can add an exceptional touch to any space? A residential interior design certification can help you turn your dreams into reality, and you can prepare 100% online.
Fight Cybercrime as a Cybersecurity Professional
October 26, 2021 | Ed2Go
Do you ever imagine what it's like to fight crime? Or how a detective looks for forensic evidence? Do you have strong computer skills? If so, you may be interested in a cybersecurity career where you help companies and organizations protect their networks and much more.
Become a Veterinary Assistant Online
September 7, 2021 | Ed2Go
Turn a love of animals into a career with a self-paced veterinary assistant course. Gain skills in animal care, veterinary office operations, and proper communication with pet owners, and become a veterinary assistant online.
10 Skill Development Courses to Give Your Resume a Boost
August 10, 2021 | Heather Fletcher
Explore our popular skill development courses from UWF Continuing Education designed to enhance your resume, grow your career and build in-demand workplace skills.
Build Your Expertise with UWF Certificate Programs
May 1, 2021 | Heather Fletcher
Certificate programs provide a quick, cost-effective option for advancing education. University of West Florida’s accredited programs and expert-led courses are ideal for those who wish to enhance their resume or build skills in a shorter amount of time than a traditional degree program.
New Certificate Courses to Increase Your Business and Entrepreneurial Skills
April 1, 2021 | Heather Fletcher
Elevate your skills, increase your marketability and gain the credentials you need to stand out to your current or future employers with self-paced certificate courses from the UWF Center for Entrepreneurship.The new non-credit certificate courses are designed for anyone interested in improving their knowledge of business and entrepreneurship. Courses address specific needs including project management, continuous process improvement and how to start your own business.
How to Excel as an Online Learner
March 1, 2021 | Heather Fletcher
Ready to invest in yourself and expand your skills? UWF Continuing Education offers a variety of online courses that fit your schedule and goals. Whether you're new to online learning or looking to sharpen your knowledge, these simple tips will help you succeed in any virtual class.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program Graduate Spotlight
February 1, 2021 | Heather Fletcher
Learn how Marsha Little advanced her healthcare career with UWF Continuing Education’s online Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) program after 20+ years in the field.
