Post-secondary Academic Credentials Explained
When consideringinvesting in a higher, post-secondary degree, you need to know exactly what you’re
signing up for and what you’re likely to gain from it.
Students often find themselves confused about the...
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Post-secondary Academic Credentials Explained
When consideringinvesting in a higher, post-secondary degree, you need to know exactly what you’re
signing up for and what you’re likely to gain from it.
Students often find themselves confused about the
difference between associate’s degrees, diplomas, and certificates and sometimes think they all mean the
same thing.
In this article we’ll discuss post-secondary credentials and help you decide on your course of
education in a particular field.
Diplomas and certificates
Diplomas and certificates are the shortest post-secondary credentials and also the least expensive.
They
focus on a narrower course of study, mainly very specific practical skills as compared to the study of
entire subjects.
Advantages:
● The additional skills and expertise you acquire during a diploma or a certificate course gives you
an edge by supplementing your existing education or degree.
● Depending on the career you wish to pursue, a diploma or a certificate coul
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