How to select a continuing-education program

Continuing education is an essential component of career planning and progression. Gone forever are the days when education was considered complete with the earning of a degree or certificate. The rapid increase of knowledge, particularly in high-tech fields and information science, requires that professionals move easily between the workplace and the classroom, repeatedly gaining and applying new knowledge.

What’s right for you?

When seeking out a continuing-education program, consider your goals. It is unlikely that a recent college graduate with an accounting degree would seek out the same kind of program as would a mid-career certified public accountant. However, the same two…