Why is continuing education recommended for teachers?

Continuing education lets you pursue professional development to enhance your knowledge and impact learning in your classroom. You can prepare for graduate-level opportunities, earn certificates, or prepare for licensure renewal or recertification.

How do teachers go through professional development?

You can take online classes and learn new skills that prepare you for professional growth in your education career. Learn more about professional development courses.

Why take continuing education courses online?

Learn new skills in an online classroom from home. Classes start frequently so you can fit learning into your busy schedule. You can earn credits toward a degree at University of Phoenix and you may be able to transfer some credits to another college or university.

What is the difference between continuing education and professional development?

Continuing education focuses on gaining professional credentials with credit-bearing courses, including graduate-level courses. Professional development courses are non-credit courses that focus on helping you gain new skills. Both opportunities help you prepare for professional growth in your career.

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Continuing education focuses on gaining professional credentials with credit-bearing courses, including graduate-level courses. Professional Development non-college-credit training focuses on helping you gain new skills. Both opportunities help you prepare for professional growth in your career.

*Although our continuing education for teacher’s courses are accepted by some state agencies in the United States toward teacher certifications and endorsements, this may not be the case in all states or foreign jurisdictions. If you plan to use courses for certification or endorsement, please check with your own state agency and your school district for applicability. Continuing education for teachers' courses is not eligible to apply to degree programs at University of Phoenix. These courses are not eligible for federal financial aid.

Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

I would not be able to go back to school if it were not for the fact that I can sign in at my convenience to complete my assignments."

I love being a Phoenix – I feel that everything that I have learned has either enhanced my life or my career, and it is well worth the time and expense."

The hours of study are very flexible; faculty are very attentive."

University of Phoenix is a terrific online school choice for those who have a busy life, but still want to pursue their career."

The workload is manageable for working adults who want to enhance their careers, but don’t have the time to attend classes in person."

University of Phoenix offers ease of access to classes, and a program without added fluff, so you take the classes relevant to the career you are pursuing."

I have already learned some great new skills that are directly applicable to my career and my personal life."

I thoroughly enjoy the online platform and each instructor has been amazing.”

As a busy mom this school is the perfect match for me."

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