UWF Continuing Education Blog

Tips, tools and strategies related to skill development, career training and lifelong learning.

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.

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.

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.

The Secrets Behind Grant Writing

November 3, 2023 | 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.

How to Become a Paralegal

October 17, 2023 | ed2go

Are you interested in the legal field and looking for a rewarding career that offers both challenges and opportunities? Explore a career as a paralegal and unlock a range of new professional opportunities.

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

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.

Top Reasons to Consider a Career as a Dental Assistant

July 22, 2021 | Ed2Go

You can have a role in healthcare without a college degree. The dental assistant career is included on U.S. News & World Report lists of Best Jobs without a College Degree, Best Healthcare Support Jobs, and 100 Best Jobs.

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

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.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program Graduate Spotlight: Marsha Little, Spring 2018

February 1, 2021 | Heather Fletcher

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.