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7 Medical Assistant Certifications to Consider

Certified Medical Assistant Exam  The most basic exam that you can take after you have completed your program is the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Exam. This exam is offered through the American Association of Medical Assistants. One of the first requirements for taking this exam is to have completed a ...
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How You Can Exercise Soft Skills While Learning Online

 Thus, it is important that you have opportunities to learn these skills as a student. With the trend towards online schooling for higher education, some may think that soft skills are not being learned as they should be. However, this is not the case at all. There are several ...
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What Can You Do With a Commercial Driver’s License?

Essentially, you need a professional driver’s license, also known as a commercial driver’s license (CDL), to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on all public roadways in Texas and the rest of the United States. Of course, this requires training and certification, which takes about seven weeks.   While a ...
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HVAC
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5 Things You Learn in an HVAC Training Program

Many skills you learn in an HVAC training program cross over with other maintenance skills like appliance repair and some minor electrician work. For someone who likes to be handy or is simply looking for a reliable professional skillset, it’s hard to go wrong with knowing how to repair and ...
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Important School Supplies for Your First Day

 Your Required Textbooks Are Necessary School Supplies  Before your courses are scheduled to begin, your professors will send you a list of the textbooks for class. Taking the time to purchase these textbooks beforehand will help you to feel more prepared on the first day because you can dive ...
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Why More Graduating Seniors Are Choosing Trade School Over a Four-Year Degree

 More and more students are choosing to bypass traditional education for trade school after they graduate high school. In fact, in 2020, 57% of students in college agreed that higher education no longer seemed worth the cost of the education.   Pathways After High School  Getting a 4-year degree isn’t ...
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Cosmetology License
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Careers You Can Pursue After Beauty School in Texas

Become a Hair Stylist With a Cosmetology License   One awesome career to pursue as a cosmetologist is a hairstylist. This career is one that you will find very fulfilling and it is very broad in terms of job tasks. One aspect of being a hairstylist involves cutting hair. Another ...
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QuickBooks
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What Is QuickBooks?

QuickBooks is a powerful tool for many types of businesses. Whether you are looking to start up a small business or expand into a bigger one, QuickBooks will help you with every aspect of running your company’s finances and payroll. If you want to learn more about QuickBooks and what ...
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5 Common Accounting Interview Questions (and Answers)

 Every hiring manager assesses your capability to fit their company and how well you understand the work at hand. Therefore, if you’ve got an upcoming interview for a business accounting specialist role, you have to make prior preparations on both soft and hard skills to secure the job. Below ...
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5 Excellent Tips for Returning to School After a Hiatus

 Have a Clear Goal   One important tip for returning to school after a hiatus is to have a clear goal in your mind. Having this type of goal will help you to achieve it because you know exactly what you are aiming for. Choosing a S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measured, ...
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