The CCSU Continuing Education Blog
Expert Interview Series: Arlene Minkiewicz of PRICE Systems About How Companies Benefit From Cost Estimation and Predictive Analytics
Arlene Minkiewicz is a software measurement expert for PRICE Systems who is dedicated to finding creative solutions focused on making software development professionals successful. We recently sat down with Arlene to learn the basics about cost estimation and...
How to Reduce Your Stress While Preparing for Your PMP Certification
Not only is the PMP certification highly-regarded among corporate teams, the exam is also very difficult. The pressure is intense for many project managers who are seeking their PMP certification, but there are also ways to reduce your stress as you prepare for this...
Thinking About Changing Careers? Start Here
Your professional interests have expanded far beyond your current career path, and it’s time for a change. Where do you start? If you’re not sure how to begin changing careers, an assessment of your current skills may be in order. Maybe there is another career path...
Expert Interview Series: Todd Macey, President of Vital Learning, on Why Most Management Training Programs Are Lacking
Todd Macey is the president of Vital Learning, where he leads a world-class team and partner network to deliver award-winning leadership development solutions built for today’s managers. We recently chatted with Todd about why many leadership training programs fail...
7 Professional Benefits of Strong Presentation Skills
A Harris poll showed that 70 percent of American employees thought that having strong presentations skills was critical to their success on the job. Still, many professionals are fearful of making presentations and avoid them because they don’t have the skills they...
CCSU Interview: Instructor and Alumni Duane P. Pierre
Duane P. Pierre is an instructor for Central Connecticut State University's (CCSU) Tech It Out summer youth enrichment program. During his time as an instructor with Tech It Out, Mr. Pierre has taught several classes in video and music production to middle and...
5 Ways the Job Market Will Evolve by 2020
The job market never stops changing, and it will continue to evolve for the foreseeable future. Employees will need to change and evolve along with it in order to stay ahead in a competitive marketplace. Here are some ways the job market is expected to evolve by 2020,...
Expert Interview Series: Resit Gulec of Master of Project Academy on the Benefits of Online Certification Training
Resit Gulec is Founder & CEO of Master of Project Academy, the world's No. 1 affordable and flexible online certification training provider. We recently asked Resit about the benefits of continuing your education and getting advanced certifications through online...
9 Tips that Will Strengthen Your Resume
When you’re trying to get a new job, having the strongest possible resume is one way to get a leg up on other applicants and get employers to give you a closer look. Here are some tips for strengthening your resume to remain competitive in even the toughest job...
How Training and Personal Development Leads to Career Advancement
Dr. Don Ford is a human resource management consultant specializing in talent development and the author of four books. We recently asked Don about the value of continuing education and how to make your continued education stand out on your job applications. Here's...