Continuing Education has always been crucial to career fields that are constantly evolving, such as healthcare, culinary, education and law to name a few. Some professions experience a steeper growth curve than others but in any profession from delivery services, to surgeons, to servers, to athletes, to NASA, continuing education provides a means for professional and personal growth. This growth is what makes the best possible services available across the nation and is often provided through online certificate programs. While the purpose of continuing education will always be foundational, there are advancements even in the way that education is offered today. Continuing Education is offered by Career Training Institutes such as Blackstone Career Institute, through their online certificate programs.

One of the oldest correspondence schools, provides their courses using an online format due to the affordability and convenience for consumers. These self-paced courses are highly impactful, due to independent learning model in which the learner is expected to take initiative, be self-motivated and goal oriented. The online nature is also beneficial to many industries that require tech training on the job, such as Medical Billing and Coding, giving online students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the job equipment.