Many professions require employees to take continuing education classes that count toward credits. This is important because it helps professionals update their knowledge of the latest developments in their field. Continuing education is especially important in areas such as engineering, technology, finance and healthcare, where rapid advances occur, leading to constantly evolving practices. Although there are many course providers who cater to this requirement, it is important to find an accredited one to ensure your efforts yield results.
Instructions
1. Contact the licensing association that governs your profession and find out details of the continuing educations classes you need to take. Most such associations specify the number of credits you should acquire within a specific time frame. For example, if you are a licensed realtor in Wisconsin, you will need to complete six courses approved by the Department of Regulation and Licensing that total 18 hours.
2. Check if your licensing association provides a list of approved course providers and get in touch with a few of these. Obtain information about the nature of classes they provide: on-campus or online. Compare between course providers for tuition fees and select one that is suitable. Ensure that the course for which you sign up is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post Secondary Education by checking with the department's website.
3. Speak to your colleagues and friends in the same profession and find out where they took a continuing education class. Use their experience to guide you in selecting the right course.
4. Browse the website of Business (see Resource 2) and find a continuing education course that is appropriate for your area of expertise. Ensure the course you select is accredited by the Office of Post Secondary Education. Before you sign up for the course, confirm with your employer about whether it is recognized as credit towards continuing education.
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