A quick internet search shows there is a continuing education course for just about everything.
Southern Illinois University offers a continuing education program for crematory operators. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers continuing education in tickborne diseases like Lyme disease.
You get the point. Today’s world has something to offer to all these pursuits – and countless others.
Continuing education (CE) is a booming industry. One study showed the U.S. continuing education market would grow by an average of nearly 8% a year between 2022 and 2028, reaching more than $93 billion by 2028.
Why?
Unlike the olden days, learning today does not end with the traditional high school or college diploma. Ambitious workers choose to continue learning throughout their lives for many reasons:
• It helps them stand out in the job market and gives them a competitive advantage when pursuing new opportunities.
• It helps them advance in their careers.
• It helps them keep up with advancements in technology.
The University Professional and Continuing Education Association points out in its “Predictions 2024” that traditional residential college enrollments are declining at many colleges and universities, and that this will bring online learning and other alternative education formats to the forefront. Indeed, this is already happening at many institutions.
The Covid-19 pandemic, combined with skepticism about the value of traditional college education, is adding to the surge in interest in online learning. Experts predict that institutions that do not embrace adult learning and alternative credentials will struggle, if not be forced to shut down.
Susan Catron, UPCEA Strategic Advisor, puts it this way: “With increasing saturation of online programs, undergraduate enrollment declines, shifting learner demographics, deepening institutional financial challenges, and the movement toward credential stackability, online and professional continuing education units offer the agility and organizational competencies universities will rely on to navigate the coming revolution in higher education.”
Why Enrole?
At Entrinsik, we are ready for this revolution. If you offer continuing education, we offer Enrole registration and course management software. Continuing education is our sweet spot. Enrole staff have more than 150 combined years of experience working in and programming for the CE industry. We understand our clients’ needs and pain points. We have been there, and back.
Since Entrinsik launched Enrole in late 2014, our clients – primarily non-credit departments of colleges and universities offering workforce and professional development courses and certifications – have processed millions of registrations with Enrole. We take pride in each one, and we are ready for millions more.
Learn more about Enrole Registration Management Software.
