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Most would agree that licensed professionals need to go through ongoing education in order to stay up on their craft. And many believe that by doing this regulators can make sure they do not break the law. This is all fine and good, except that often regulators are making laws so quickly, they are stifling the very enterprises they are trying to keep above board and in compliance to help the clients, consumer, and customers. At some point too much ongoing education or continuing education causes a problem and let me explain.

If a seasoned professional is spending all their times studying for tests to comply with rules and regulations, then obviously they are not working during those many hours of study. Often we find that ongoing education courses which are required are the equivalent of three units in college, and sometimes these happen once per quarter. A professional could easily go out of business during a recession because they are so busy studying to make sure they can maintain their license and they don’t have time to get out and do sales.

If you’re thinking about going back to school and continuing your professional development, you might want to consider enrolling in a certificate or diploma program. With their concentrated classes and practical skills, certifications and diplomas can be a great alternative to a traditional bachelor’s or master’s degree program.

Here’s a quick list of the benefits certification and degree programs have to offer:

Time Effective
Certification and diploma programs are highly time-effective if you need to complete your education quickly. Certification courses sometimes consist of one six- to eight-week class, and a series of certification courses can often be completed in a few months.

A diploma program, which is typically made up of a series of required classes, tends to be slightly longer. Even so, you should be able to complete a typical program in 12 to 18 months.