The CCSU Continuing Education Blog

Continuing education continues to evolve over time, emphasizing different trends or perspectives in education and training. The courses offered tend to reflect demand, though you can also expect to see courses in creative pursuits as well as those designed for...

Professional development must continue long after you land your first job if you want to remain relevant and valuable to your employer, as well as have opportunities to advance. Here are the top professional development skills that can enhance your career. 1....

You don't have to be an HR professional to deal with employment law, directly or indirectly. Employment law is constantly changing, and it's important for all professionals to understand laws that could impact them or affect their rights as an employee. No matter what...

Retaining talented employees is an eternal struggle for employers. Recruiters are increasingly looking to woo top talent away from current employers, and top talent is continually looking for the next step up the ladder and keeping their options open for a better...

Starting a business seems so simple, but in reality there are many details to consider in order to comply with regulations and administrate in the best possible way. Businesses of all sizes need to hire employees to help them with their business activities, and HR...

Creativity isn't just an ability used in fields like art, writing, or drama. Fields as technical as computer science, math, and business also need creative thinkers that can come up with new ideas and new ways to look at problems and situations that they come across....

Every business needs a trained workforce, yet not all businesses have the resources to develop and deliver the training programs their employees need. Both in-person trainers and digitally based training programs are expensive and can be beyond the budget of many...

Whether you plan on staying in your current position, or are considering looking for something new, it's important to keep your resume up to date. One way to show that you are advancing in your skills is to take continuing education courses, which can (and should!) be...

Public speaking is a skill that has many career benefits, even if you don't seem to need it in your current position. Many people dread public speaking, so those who can do it have an advantage over others who avoid it. Here are some of the ways taking a public...