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Thursday, August 4, 2016
Why Online Certifications Are Key To Professional Success - Tomas Laurinavicius, Huffington Post
Simply put, online certifications deliver incredible returns for the investment, both in terms of time and resources. While a college or university degree takes three to five years to finish, online certification programs run for no longer than a few weeks or a couple of months, depending on the field of study. Increased employer recognition and the tangible benefits that follow from having a certification to your name have made this a popular choice for professionals around the world. According to Upwork, 54 million people did freelance work in 2015, with the number as high as 75 million in 2016. That’s 24% of the population of the United States! The pull of a freer lifestyle and flexible working hours have been the main reasons an increasing number of professionals are opting for freelance careers.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tomas-laurinavicius/why-online-certifications_b_11081630.html