The CCSU Continuing Education Blog
How Human Resources Certification Programs can Enhance Your Career
Human resources is a field that has experienced great increases in complexity over the last few decades. The regulations have grown exponentially, and the digital world has made choosing a job candidate easier in some ways and harder in others. It's important for HR...
6 Reasons HR Certified Employees are an Asset to Their Employers
Becoming certified by the Society of Human Resources Management is an important step for HR professionals. Here are some reasons that HR certified employees become an asset to their employers. 1. Certification demonstrates knowledge of HR best practices. Certified...
You Can Benefit from a Public Speaking Course, Whatever Your Job
Fear of public speaking is common: the pounding heart, the shaking legs, and the suddenly dry mouth that can occur when you get up in front of a large group to make a presentation or deliver a speech. And while many jobs don't require you to get up in front of a large...
Study Says Continuing Education Can Make You Happier at Work
A new study by LinkedIn and Deloitte talked to over 2,000 business professionals about their experiences with continuing education. The study showed that the more people learn, the more likely they are to be happy and satisfied in their work. In fact, what the study...
Rise of Technology Highlights Importance of ‘Soft’ Skills
The workplace is becoming increasingly automated and robotic. Formerly people-oriented fields like customer service, food service and retail are becoming automated with kiosks, chatbots and online shopping portals. The computer science and technology fields are...
Why Successful Continuing Education Is an Art and a Science
For continuing education to work effectively, it must be treated as both an art and a science. Only the combination of creativity and science, of assessments and people skills can yield successful continued learning that will lead to the career and advancement you...
5 Continuing Education Courses That Benefit Any Career
Having the skills to get a job in a particular field does not mean you will have the skills to keep that job indefinitely, or to move into a different job that requires even more skills. Continuing education courses can bridge these skills gaps. Here are some...
Continuing Education Helps You Become an Asset to HR for Hiring
Battling for top talent is one of the biggest challenges for HR departments in the current tight labor market. Maybe you don't have hiring and firing authority in your current role, but learning about recruiting, hiring and firing can help you get promoted or find a...
6 ‘Soft’ Skills That Help You Move Ahead in Your Career
Soft skills are increasingly important in today's workplaces--especially for those who want to advance in their careers. A recent survey of recruiters found that 94 percent thought soft skills were actually more important than technical skills in getting a promotion....
You Can Invest in Training and Development Even if Your Company Doesn’t
The best workplaces emphasize continuing education and professional development and make sure employees have opportunities to pursue them. Others may pay lip service to continuing education, but don't really back up their words. Even if your company doesn't prioritize...