How To Add Continuing Education Courses To Your Resume
Creating your resume can feel like a daunting task. It’s easy to feel that you may not have enough work experience to create a compelling resume. Don’t worry. Remember that you can also add relevant coursework and continuing education courses to your resume to highlight current skills.
Here’s how to include continuing education courses on your resume effectively.
Pay Attention To Placement
Education information should be listed in a separate section from work history on your resume. The general recommendation is to place your education after your work history. But if you’re entry-level or changing careers, you will want to highlight the education section and continuing education courses you’ve taken first.
If you’re a visual learner, you may find some examples more helpful. Search Google for “free resume templates” that you can use for inspiration. Find one that fits your situation and style and start there if you’re having trouble starting from a blank page.
Listing Your Credentials And Coursework
Keep things simple and well-organized. Under the education header, list your school and its location, the degree or certificate you earned, and the year of completion.
You can also include a short description of the focus of your studies with the label “Relevant Coursework:” or “Primary Focus:” if there’s something you want to highlight. This approach is useful if you did not receive a certificate or degree or want to give extra focus to a particular skill.
Be sure to keep it short. Only mention the continuing education courses that are relevant to the jobs you’ll be applying for. (You can even tailor your resume for each job if you’re applying to a wider variety of positions.)
A few examples of how to add “relevant coursework” are below:
Example 1:
Name of College, Location
Relevant Coursework: Web Developer with Emphasis in Windows
2018-2019
Example 2:
Name of Continuing Education Courses Provider
Relevant Coursework: Employment Law Fundamentals with Emphasis on Management
2018-2019
Listing Career Training Certificates
These certificate programs have been designed to improve your job skills. Be sure to show them off on your resume!
They’ll signify to a hiring manager that you possess the relevant knowledge and skills for the field, and that you’re serious about improving your skills. If you’ve completed a career training certificate or any other certification program, include them on your resume under a “Professional Development” heading.
Examples:
Professional Development Highlights
- Certified Global Business Professional
- Certified Wedding Planner
- Certified Bookkeeper
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Expert
In Conclusion
Continuing education courses can show that you have relevant knowledge of a topic in the same way that work experience can. Don’t forget to always add these valuable credentials to your resume. You’ve worked hard to learn new skills. Display them loud and proud!
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