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Certification and diploma programs provide students with a diverse array of professional opportunities. They vary widely, from highly specialized information technology certifications to culinary school diplomas to certifications from professional societies to internal corporate certifications. While it is impossible to generalize about such differing options, most certificate and diploma programs provide students with valuable opportunities to advance in their chosen fields; in some areas, it is impossible to advance without the right certification. Students who are contemplating a certification or diploma program should research their desired career path carefully in order to determine the best plan of action.

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What is a type 75 certificate?
Submitted on: May 1, 2012

This is a certificate specifically for the state of Illinois for certain administrative K-12 positions. There are four endorsements to this certificate each with its own requisites for eligibility, state approved programs, standards and clinical experience. They are the Superintendent, Principal, Director of Special Education and Chief School Business Official.

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I need to know, can I get a certificate for mechanical engineering?
Submitted on: April 29, 2012

Absolutely. Though no schools on our list provide this certificate, an online certificate in mechanical engineering is offered by Stanford University.

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Is there an online school where we don't have to take out student loans?
Submitted on: April 18, 2012

Whether or not you need to take out student loans depends on your own financial situation. Though most of our online schools cost $10,000 a year or more, they also offer varying degrees of financial aid. We also offer scholarships that you may be eligible for.

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What are the documents needed for me to enroll at your school?
Submitted on: April 17, 2012

We are not a school, but a resource for finding schools. Your best course of action is to find a school you are interested in from our list, then contact them and find out what documents you need to apply.

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Looking for online certification for electrician, any suggestions?
Submitted on: April 12, 2012

We have found two schools on our list that offer electrician certification degrees. They are Penn Foster Career school and Ashworth college.

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