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Many advanced courses of study are offered in the form of Certificate Programs. These can be obtained either through online colleges or universities or through campus-based programs, usually at community colleges or local centers. The purpose of a Certificate is to obtain a level of higher education beyond normal high school or equivalent. A certificate is not recognized as an Academic degree, but rather as acknowledgement of gaining additional experience in a specified field. You can gain as many Certificates as you desire. Some workplaces require that you become routinely certified in a certain field in order to move forward or remain up to date in your current profession.

• There are fewer courses of study to choose from for a Certificate Degree
• Certificate Degrees can be obtained in a shorter period of time, usually less than a year
• Certificates prove that you have pursued a higher level of study beyond the high school diploma or GED
• You may gain numerous Certificates or may have to become re-certified over time
• A Certificate is not recognized as an academic degree, but rather as an acknowledgement