FAQs - Advising

Frequently Asked Advising Questions

Could I speak with an advisor?

Yes! If you have questions regarding any of our certificate programs, you can schedule an advising session with a CEPE advisor. Please follow this link to schedule an appointment. 

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How will a CEPE certificate help further my career or assist with a career transition?

Thousands of adult students nationwide have found that completion of formal training programs provides an important pathway to career transition. Participants list the following benefits among their reasons for choosing our programs:

• An accredited four-year university guarantees program quality and continuity
• Cutting-edge knowledge and skills are taught by university faculty and content experts
• Courses are designed with working professionals in mind
• Short completion time–as little as four months for some programs–is attractive when career transition is desired
• Engage in real-time interactions with both the instructor and fellow students, fostering a personalized learning experience that encourages networking and allows for practical in-depth discussions
• Professional education certificates strengthen your résumé and indicate to others that you are a serious professional. For employers, a certificate can become an important part of a training program or criteria for in-house advancement

The Center for Executive and Professional Education can also customize on-site trainings, allowing employers to:

• Select a series of courses that addresses specific staff needs
• Create a program that fits schedules and budgets
• Target promising employees early and prepare them for advancement

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What is the difference between a certificate and a certification?

CEPE offers non-credit certificates. A certificate is an educational credential earned by completing a course or program. It typically signifies that an individual has gained particular knowledge or skills in a subject area.

A certification is a professional credential that demonstrates an individual’s proficiency and typically requires maintenance. CEPE courses and their professional development hours may maintain the credential, depending upon the organization overseeing the certification.

Are there any career resources offered through CEPE?

CEPE’s Professional Mentorship program is open to CEPE students or anyone in the community. Whether professionals are looking to change their career trajectory, advance in their current career or wish to dive deeper into CEPE content, they can now benefit from 1:1 professional mentorship from CEPE’s subject matter experts.

In addition, our Student Resources page provides useful information for students who are interested in additional resources.