{"id":2138,"date":"2026-07-09T16:32:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T20:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/?p=2138"},"modified":"2026-07-13T12:11:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T16:11:57","slug":"advance-your-career-with-professional-education-from-miami-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/2026\/07\/advance-your-career-with-professional-education-from-miami-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Advance Your Career with Professional Education from Miami Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><em>Part 2 of the Miami Online Short-Term Learning Series comparing microcredentials, professional education, and certificates.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\">Miami Online offers Microcredentials, professional education, and certificates to boost your resume and career growth. What are these programs, and how do you choose which one is best for you? Let\u2019s get to know Professional Education. First, a brief overview of the different kinds of short-term programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-81b34f1280b600097297b0a0620fda72\">What are Microcredentials, Professional Education, and Certificates; how do they differ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">We\u2019ll define each of these categories broadly and explore the details of each type of program in our three-part series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d14a0b2578a27129861f1c43252f8902\">Microcredentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/online\/microcredentials\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/online\/microcredentials\/\">Microcredentials <\/a>are a collection of <strong>1 to 4<\/strong> (<strong>typically undergraduate<\/strong>) <strong>courses<\/strong> designed to certify specific industry skillsets.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Microcredentials earn college credit<\/strong> and can<strong> be applied toward a degree<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The <strong>individual courses comprising Microcredential programs show up on your transcript,<\/strong>, but the Microcredential program name will not.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You receive a <strong>digital badge<\/strong> as \u201cproof\u201d of your learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a51fc1b2c467cf887d8b7638166cfc05\">Professional Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/online\/professional-education\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/online\/professional-education\/\">Professional Education<\/a> is <strong>one or more non-credit courses<\/strong> that <strong>any adult <\/strong>or enrolled student can take to expand their expertise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Professional Education courses <strong>will not appear on your college transcript,<\/strong> and you will receive a <strong>digital credential<\/strong> and\/or a <strong>certificate of completion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-67b52efbe26785c20e045c159e9c69d9\">Certificates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/?filters=%255B%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Online%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522online%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A47%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Hybrid%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522hybrid%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A82%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Oxford%2520Campus%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522oxford%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A4%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Regional%2520Campuses%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522regionals%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A9%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522West%2520Chester%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522west-chester%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A88%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Graduate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-graduate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A56%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Post-Baccalaureate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-post-baccalaureate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A66%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Undergraduate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-undergraduate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A65%257D%255D&amp;search=&amp;pt=hupf-program\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/?filters=%255B%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Online%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522online%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A47%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Hybrid%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522hybrid%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A82%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Oxford%2520Campus%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522oxford%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A4%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Regional%2520Campuses%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522regionals%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A9%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522West%2520Chester%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522west-chester%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A88%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Graduate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-graduate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A56%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Post-Baccalaureate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-post-baccalaureate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A66%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Undergraduate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-undergraduate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A65%257D%255D&amp;search=&amp;pt=hupf-program\">Certificates<\/a> are a <strong>collection of courses that earn credit <\/strong>and <strong>can apply toward a degree<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">The <strong>individual courses<\/strong>, as well as the<strong> name of your certificate, will appear on your Miami transcript<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9517e7371cefb0315e7252bede2312e7\">Compare Microcredentials, Professional Education, and Certificates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Microcredentials<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Professional Education<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Certificates<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Timeframe<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2 to 12 months<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hours to weeks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">6 months to 2 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>For Credit<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Apply toward a degree<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong> (depends on the program)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Available Online<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Start<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Most available on demand any time<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fall, Spring<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Digital Credential<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Per credit hour<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Varies: Free to $800 per program<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">May vary by program; per credit hour<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-07e4f17fc8f284270813b05249a7b147\">What Is Professional Education?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional Education (PE) courses are <strong>non-credit, short-term learning experiences<\/strong> focused on real-world skills for adults. You don\u2019t have to be part of the Miami community to enroll, and we encourage current Miami students, staff, and alumni to take advantage of PE courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-783813c9523338a978a2f24bad09e78c\">The ease of Professional Education means:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No transcripts or letter grades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No long-term commitment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain practical knowledge you can use right away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of grades, you\u2019ll earn a <strong>digital credential <\/strong>\u2014 such as a badge or certificate of completion \u2014 that shows employers what you\u2019ve learned. Each PE course has its own set of requirements for successful completion, such as passing all quizzes with a certain percentage score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore Miami University professional education course offerings in the <a href=\"https:\/\/professional.miamioh.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/professional.miamioh.edu\/\">professional education <\/a>website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/professional.miamioh.edu\">Explore Professional Education Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/ai-fundamentals-professional-ed-1024x537.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Heidi McKee presenting her research on AI and ethics.\" class=\"wp-image-2150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/ai-fundamentals-professional-ed-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/ai-fundamentals-professional-ed-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/ai-fundamentals-professional-ed-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/ai-fundamentals-professional-ed.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Heidi McKee, Ph.D., presenting on the ethics of AI.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-41d8f9bac783a39a6fa8ac5271c30947\">Popular courses include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/professional.miamioh.edu\/shop\/ai-fundamentals\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/professional.miamioh.edu\/shop\/ai-fundamentals\/\">AI Fundamentals<\/a> (free for <a href=\"https:\/\/miamiohprofed.instructure.com\/enroll\/DF7DXC\">current Miami University students<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/miamiohprofed.instructure.com\/enroll\/7MR3CP\">staff and faculty<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/professional.miamioh.edu\/shop\/developing-your-digital-professional-profile\/\">Developing Your Digital Professional Profile (free)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/professional.miamioh.edu\/shop\/digital-and-workplace-accessibility-essentials\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/professional.miamioh.edu\/shop\/digital-and-workplace-accessibility-essentials\/\">Digital and Workplace Accessibility Essentials<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/professional.miamioh.edu\/shop\/leadership-essentials\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/professional.miamioh.edu\/shop\/leadership-essentials\/\">Leadership Essentials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll gain practical skills you can apply immediately and showcase to employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-410ce9ca09353703eef558f64305a5b1\">Flexible Learning That Fits Your Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5175b361f40f20674d6dacbbaee4d1a0\">Most PE courses are:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100% online and asynchronous <\/strong>(Complete on your schedule without coming to campus).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-paced, so you can learn when it works for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed to be completed in <strong>weeks or hours.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Miami offers many PE courses year-round.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Course content is created by <strong>Miami University subject matter experts<\/strong>, so you\u2019re gaining relevant, high-quality knowledge in a format that fits your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/student-professional-ed-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"A student working on his Leadership Essentials course at a coffee shop.\" class=\"wp-image-2153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/student-professional-ed-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/student-professional-ed-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/student-professional-ed-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/student-professional-ed.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f85ccfc26e1e51c4a679f8c3eee3cfac\">Why Professional Education Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today\u2019s employers are looking for candidates who continue learning beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accredible.com\/reports\/2025-state-of-credentialing-report\">2025 State of Credentialing report<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>91% <\/strong>of HR and talent leaders<strong> value digital credentials<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>86% <\/strong>say digital credentials increase<strong> a candidate\u2019s chance of getting an interview<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-543c094dcbf145a16de040734ac34b03\">Professional Education courses help you:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fill skill gaps<\/strong> quickly; show employers that you are continuing your professional development outside of the workplace.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengthen your resume.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Demonstrate initiative and career growth.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay current<\/strong> in a rapidly changing job market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e2b82720492d9d1f0bdf5c12082016d2\">Who Are Professional Education Courses For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miami University designed Professional Education primarily for working professionals to build skills, but there are benefits for all stages of adult learners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students who want to stand out in the job market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career changers exploring new fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lifelong learners interested in expanding their knowledge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c4b0dd7c42b8d58c7a99594332577019\">Quick Facts to Know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No application required \u2014 <strong>any adult can enroll.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courses are typically <strong>online and self-paced.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete in <strong>hours or weeks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll earn a <strong>digital badge or certificate of completion.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional Education <strong>does not qualify<\/strong> for financial aid or scholarships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-69f2fdd5bc66438dcfdafdd75039a6a9\">Miami Online Professional Education&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a working professional looking to enhance your resume and gain skills quickly, professional education at Miami Online is a fantastic option for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/professional.miamioh.edu\/\">professional education<\/a> website and check back often often as we add more programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/online\/professional-education\/frequently-asked-questions.html\">Visit our FAQ page<\/a> or contact us at <a href=\"mailto:ProfessionalEd@MiamiOH.edu\">ProfessionalEd@MiamiOH.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Up next: Our final look at short-term programs with Miami Online: 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