The Convenience Of Online Learning
One of the best ways to further your career and increase your earning power is to obtain additional certifications and qualifications. Not only do most professional positions require the relevant formal qualifications but college graduates typically earn a lot more over a lifetime than those who don’t have a college degree or education.
We expect a lot more of today’s professionals. Gone are the days when knowing something about sport was enough to hold one’s own in corporate level discussions. A professional today often needs to be able to contribute intelligently to conversations about a wide range of topics and demonstrate how well-rounded they are both educationally and as individuals.
The good news for those professionals who are already out in the workforce is that it’s never too late to increase your earning potential through higher education. Most universities and colleges now offer a huge range of options for ‘non-traditional’ students, including night and weekend classes for those who work full time. This has allowed many people to go back to college and either complete degrees they didn’t finish before, or obtain further qualifications to go with those they already hold.
The increasing popularity and availability of online courses offer even more convenient options. These are ideal for busy professionals who are trying to juggle careers, a family, and their education. In fact, it probably won’t be long before an online education is the preferred choice of many when it comes to tertiary and further education.
If you’re thinking about going back to school to further your career or even if you want to obtain your first formal qualifications, there’s no time like right now to do so! Taking the first steps towards becoming better qualified will not only put you in line to improve your earning power but it may also better qualify you for promotions. If you’re currently a first level Fire Officer for example, why not consider obtaining your Fire Officer 2 certification either online or by attending a Fire College.
Furthering your education in this way will not only increase your potential to earn more by improving your chances of landing better paid jobs, it may also increase your chances of promotion with your current employer. It may also do a lot for your self-esteem and self-confidence. There’s also a lot of evidence supporting the fact that keeping your brain active and learning new things is one of the best ways to combat some of the cognitive disorders that come with age. When you learn new things, it helps ‘rewire’ your brain by rebuilding and making new neural connections.
Therefore, even if you don’t get around to using your degree or certification, it will still have been worth the money and your time from a health and well-being perspective. It will have given you confidence, broadened your horizons, and provided a sense of self-worth that may be just the launching pad you need to go on to bigger and better things.
