The CCSU Continuing Education Blog

Medical interpreters can help doctors ensure quality care for their patients. Medical interpreters and translators must not only understand multiple languages, but be able to convey both medical language and complex ideas to patients and families that may be feeling...

Soft skills are valuable to many employers. Most people focus on learning a subject and related skills when they seek to develop their careers. While it's obviously important to have the skills needed to do your job, there are other skills -- known as soft skills --...

Jennifer Bridges, PMP is a highly sought-after Executive Coach in Project Management who is globally recognized as one of the most prolific YouTube video whiteboard trainers. She is also the founder/CEO of PDUs2Go.com, the global leader of mobile learning and...

"We must develop a positive vision, and these classes help us to develop that vision which in turn will help to create positive actions and events.  It’s a great starting point to learn more and enhance ones HR career.”  - Beth Kavaler Beth Kavaler graduated from the...

Companies that are aligned around a purpose (an HR skill) can be more successful than other companies. Human resources training makes sense for those working in that department, but what about HR training for non-HR staff? Turns out, there are some good reasons to...

Taking continuing education classes can help Boomers remain active and sharp. Those born in the Baby Boom generation are now 52 to 70 years old. Many of them are retiring from their careers or from jobs they have held for many years. But they aren't just retiring to...

There are many sports parallels that can be made with business, or even life in general. One of most accurate when it comes to learning social media is the sport of ping pong. Both are fast-moving, skill-based and time-sensitive activities that are all about...

Understanding social media is important to your business. If your business doesn't currently have a social media presence, you may be wondering if it's worth the trouble. After all, the digital landscape evolves at lightning speed. Will you be able to keep up? The...

Social media networking can help companies get the word out through their employees. Join CCSU's Social Media Boot Camp on Wednesday, September 21! Social media may be a fun way to connect with friends and post about your life, but it is also a powerful tool for...

Paul Ritchie, PMP, PMI-ACP, is Practice Director of PM College, the leading provider of strategy execution capability development services. We recently talked to Paul about the benefits of career-oriented education programs and how to take full advantage of them....