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Why a Professional Certificate Might Be the Best Fit for You

February 29, 2016 -

Students are often told they need to expand their education to expand their opportunities. But when those students are working adults, busy with jobs and families, how do they find the time?

Increasingly, the answer is a professional certificate. Once a small segment in the world of continuing education, in recent years certificates have emerged as respected and sought-after credentials in the professional market.

A 2012 study by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce found that certificates have become the second most common postsecondary award in the U.S., with over one million awarded each year. Of those one million, over one-third of the recipients already hold an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree. So why pursue a certificate over a degree?

UW Flexible Option Announces Arrival of Only State-Approved 100% Online Substance Use Disorders Counselor Certificate Program

February 3, 2016 -

New program addresses the growing demand for certified substance abuse counselors in Wisconsin

Substance abuse counseling is a field in high demand. The need for substance abuse counselors has increased rapidly in recent years, driven largely by requirements for substance abuse treatment in Affordable Care Act-compliant insurance policies.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects job growth in the substance abuse counseling field to grow 31 percent through 2022—much faster than the average rate for all occupations. However, the supply of certified professionals isn’t keeping pace, and traditional educational programs can last up to two years—too long to address today’s growing need.

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UW Flexible Option Announces Arrival of Only State-Approved 100% Online Substance Use Disorders Counselor Certificate Program

New program addresses the growing demand for certified substance abuse counselors in Wisconsin

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