What Is The Difference Between A Career Diploma And A Certification?

Looking at online courses and they offer both. Career Diploma tends to cost more and maybe even take longer but will an employer look at that as much as a certification?

3 comments to What Is The Difference Between A Career Diploma And A Certification?

  • Depends on what area of study. Certifications are widely regarded as the norm when it comes to IT work, but not so well in other areas.
    Also, be wary of online programs. Here is an FTC article warning of the dangers of same fake online diploma mills:http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/busp…
    As to getting an IT degree – make sure you go to a place with a good reputation. Other than that, a cert in IT is a great career move. I know several friends who have done that and they now have great jobs that they enjoy and are making enough money to live very comfortably. Good Luck

  • I’m guessing a certification can be applied to either a course or a small group of courses, whereas a career diploma is a complete program.
    I’m not sure what career you’re going into, but if it’s something in which you can get an actual Bachelor’s degree then I would recommend that since it has a lot more weight than a career diploma or certificate.

  • Kelli

    what if you are just obtaining a career diploma to get your foot in the door, but you are continuing your education at a university/college? I am doing medical ( Physical Therapy) but in order for me to get into that field I have to go to 3 years of graduate school. I am in need of a job like everyone else and I would rather have experience than working at fast food which has no meaning to the medical field when applying for a position.

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