Friday, September 16, 2016

Adult learning options are better, and more useful, than ever - Nancy Collamer, NEXT AVENUE

Now that it’s September and back-to-school season, you might be thinking about going back to college in midlife yourself. Fortunately, the options for continuing education have never been better — or more affordable. Whether your goal is to pivot into a semi-retirement gig, pick-up new technical skills or earn a needed certification for a promotion, there’s a college class to fit your needs. And while you may need to invest in a degree in some cases, in many others, you can improve your marketability with just a few courses or a short-term certificate program. Which are the best non-degree options for budget-conscious adult learners? Here are four alternatives to consider, as well as a few cost-saving tips should you decide to pursue a more conventional degree program. http://www.nextavenue.org/4-ways-back-to-college-cheap/