Online Continuing Education Programs

Continuing education is a program of instruction or program of study designed mainly for adult learners who participate part-time while they continue on with their professional obligations.

Continuing studies refers to post-secondary education which is used to earn additional certifications credits needed to maintain a professional license or for professional and personal enrichment. Areas of study include business management, fitness training, nursing, information security, legal studies and other areas. In most cases courses are designed specifically for adults who already have a college or university degree. Continuing ed courses online are a convenient way to keep up with Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) in your field if that is a requirement as it is in many professional areas. These professional areas include business management, finance, accounting, health care administration, pharmacy studies, and education just to mention a few. The purpose of these courses, which whether taken online, through seminars or workshops is to ensure that professionals keep current in their field as far as the latest techniques and research goes.

Certificates and Diploma Programs

Strayer University Continuing Education

• Diploma in Accounting
• Diploma in Acquisition and Contract Management
• Diploma in Information Systems - Computer Security
• Diploma in Information Systems - Database Developer
• Diploma in Information Systems - Database Management
• Diploma in Information Systems - Homeland Security and Information Systems
• Diploma in Information Systems - Internetworking Technology
• Diploma in Information Systems - Networking
• Diploma in Information Systems - Programming
• Diploma in Information Systems - Security Administration
• Diploma in Information Systems - Web Development
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting - Accounting
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting - Accounting Information Systems
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting - Controllership
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting - Taxation
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration - Acquisition
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration - Human Resource Management
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration - Management
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration - Marketing
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Information Systems - Networking
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Information Systems - Software Engineering
• Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting - Advanced Accounting
• Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting - Introductory Accounting
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration - Acquisition and Contract Management
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration - E-Business
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration - Management
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration - Small Business Management and
• Entrepreneurship
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems - Computer Security
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems - Database Developer
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems - Database Management
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems - Homeland Security and Information Systems
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems - Internetworking Technology
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems - Networking
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems - Programming
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems - Security Administration
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems - Web Development

DeVry University Continuing Education

• Graduate Certificate in Accounting
• Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate in Electronic Commerce Management
• Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship
• Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis
• Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management
• Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
• Graduate Certificate in Information Security
• Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Management
• Graduate Certificate in Management of Educational Corporations/Corporate Training Divisions
• Graduate Certificate in Network and Communications Management
• Graduate Certificate in Project Management
• Graduate Certificate in Wireless Communications

Kaplan University Continuing education

• Diploma in Accounting
• Diploma in Acquisition and Contract Management
• Diploma in Information Systems - Computer Security
• Diploma in Information Systems - Database Developer
• Diploma in Information Systems - Database Management
• Diploma in Information Systems - Homeland Security and Information Systems
• Diploma in Information Systems - Internetworking Technology
• Diploma in Information Systems - Networking
• Diploma in Information Systems - Programming
• Diploma in Information Systems - Security Administration
• Diploma in Information Systems - Web Development
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting - Accounting
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting - Accounting Information Systems
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting - Controllership
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting - Taxation
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration - Acquisition
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration - Human Resource Management
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration - Management
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration - Marketing
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Information Systems - Networking
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Information Systems - Software Engineering
• Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting - Advanced Accounting
• Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting - Introductory Accounting
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration - Acquisition and Contract Management
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration - E-Business
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration - Management
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration - Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems - Computer Security
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems - Database Developer
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems - Database Management
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems - Homeland Security and Information Systems
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems - Internetworking Technology
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems - Networking
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems - Programming
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems - Security Administration
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems - Web Development

Post University

• CPA Examination Preparation Accounting Certificate
• Early Childhood Education Administration Certificate
• Early Childhood Education Certificate
• Finance Certificate
• Forensic Accounting Certificate
• Game Design and Animation Certificate
• Graduate Certificate in Corporate Innovation
• Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship
• Graduate Certificate in Finance
• Graduate Certificate in Leadership
• Graduate Certificate in Marketing
• Graduate Certificate in Performance Management
• H.R. Management Certificate
• Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate
• Paralegal (Legal Studies) Certificate

Northcentral University Continuing education

• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Business - Advanced Accounting
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Business - Criminal Justice
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Business - Electronic Commerce
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Business - Financial Management
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Business - Health Care Administration
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Business - Homeland Security: Leadership and Policy
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Business - Management of Engineering & Technology
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Business - Project Management
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Business - Public Administration
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education - Curriculum and Teaching
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education - E-Learning
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education - Educational Leadership
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education - ESL
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education - Exceptional Student Education
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education - Global Training and Development
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education - Higher Education Leadership
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education - Instructional Leadership
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education - Organizational Leadership
• Certificate of Advanced Graduation Studies in Education - Athletic Administration
• Certificate of Advanced Graduation Studies in Education - Early Childhood Education
• Certificate of Advanced Graduation Studies in Education - International Education

Continuing Education Courses

Continuing education often takes the form of online courses, workshops, seminars, home-study, correspondence, and hands-on training. Usually there is no specific format or length for a continuing education course. Some take a few days, a weekend, several weeks or a few month depending on the program objectives, Usually, students usually do not get get college credits, because the courses are not considered part of the degree program but continuing education units may be offered. In most cases registration is required.

Mandatory continuing education is common in careers like law, teaching, dental and health professions. By law, depending on the state, units must be attained throughout one's career. In addition, it is a way for professionals to remain up-to-date in their career as well as remain competitive.

Online continuing education courses and MBA certification programs