The CCSU Continuing Education Blog
Meet our Students: Todd Larese
It’s never too late to enhance your skills and create a new beginning for yourself. CCSU’s Continuing Education program can guide you on any path you wish to take! -Todd Larese Todd Larese graduated from the Continuing Education Department’s Geographic...
5 Reasons Medical Interpreters Are in High Demand
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...
5 Soft Skills that Will Enhance Your Career
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 --...
Expert Interview Series: Jennifer Bridges of PDUs2Go.com About Learning To Be An Effective Project Manager
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...
Meet our Students: Beth Kavaler
"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...
7 Reasons Human Resources Training for Non-HR Managers is Helpful
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...
Why So Many Baby Boomers are Heading Back to the Classroom
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...
Why Learning Social Media is Like Playing Ping Pong
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...
Should I Bother with Social Media?
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...
6 Reasons All Employees Should Understand Social Media
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...