Certification

By Larry Buhl In some fields -- medicine and teaching, for example -- certifications and accreditations are the "entrance ticket" to the profession. In others, certifications may not be mandatory but can significantly improve chances of landing a job, moving up, getting a raise or taking on new ...

If you're a job seeker, you don't need to be told that it's a tough job market out there. You're experiencing it. You know you're competing with a lot of other qualified candidates, and it's difficult to stand out to employers. Yet the surprising thing is that many companies are having trouble filling ...

Certificate programs have become so popular and controversial that The New York Times has published a major article on the subject in a special edition of Education Life. In essence, the message of the coverage is: Ask the right questions before you sign on the dotted line and apply for five-figure ...

Easy certifications and the jobs you can get with them CareerBuilder.com Everyone is interested in bettering their careers. Whether it's becoming an expert in your field, gaining respect from your colleagues, earning a higher salary or standing out among other professionals, a certification in your industry can ...