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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.
Dive into the knowledge and skills needed to transition from a social media user to a successful social media manager. Explore this career today!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Discover the world of personal enrichment and find your passion with UWF Continuing Education.
Learn more about UWF Continuing Education health service programs and how they can help jumpstart your healthcare career.
Discover what it takes to be a successful pharmacy technician, including what they do, the skills needed, job outlook, and the steps to become one.
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.
Explore the high-demand career as a certified HVAC technician with UWF Continuing Education.
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.
Discover the key to mastering leadership in the workplace and how it can help inspire and guide your team toward success.
Enhance your project management skills with CAPM, PMP, and PMI-ACP certification courses. Gain knowledge, proficiency, and recognition to advance your career!
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.
Have you considered returning to school as an adult? Discover endless opportunities with UWF Continuing Education.
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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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Discover valuable skills to increase your earning potential in 2024. Explore your possibilities with skills training from UWF Continuing Education.
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Learn all about supply chain management, its significance, responsibilities, and how to become one to redefine or launch your career.
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Discover the benefits of Continuing Education at UWF. Enhance your skills, advance your career and expand your knowledge.
Discover the steps to become an electrician, from education to practical training. Start your journey to a rewarding career in electrical work.
Discover the steps to become a technical writer and explore the bright job outlook for this growing field.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn how enrolling in an in-demand certification course can boost your career prospects and open up new opportunities. Explore the benefits today.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn why Florida is a great place to launch a career in allied health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This summer, consider donating time to a local cause or organization. You may benefit from it more than you think!
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!
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.
Considering a career in information technology? Lay the foundation for your new career in this rapidly expanding industry by earning in-demand IT certifications.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Does your resume need something extra to give you a competitive edge? Set yourself apart from the competition by adding to your business skill set. Not only do skill development courses help potential employers differentiate among job applicants, but they also demonstrate positive traits like motivation, initiative and a will to succeed.
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.
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.
Most of us have found ourselves at home more often as we practice social distancing due to COVID-19. If you’ve considered using this extra time to delve into topics that you have always been interested in, you are not alone. Shifting your energy towards investing in yourself through online learning has never been easier. Whether you are new to online learning or are looking to dive right into virtual courses, be sure to practice these simple steps for online learning success.
Marsha Little began her medical career well over 20 years ago and holds a deep passion for helping others. After finding out about UWF Continuing Education’s Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) program through an online ad, Marsha was sold immediately. With previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and in-home healthcare, Marsha was an ideal candidate for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program.
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