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Tips for How Continuing Education Students can Succeed in Online Learning
Online learning presents a wealth of new opportunities for professionals looking to get ahead in their career. The flexibility provided to balance classroom contributions with a career and family obligations allows far more people to pursue continuing education. However, online learning can present its own set of challenges. It requires dedication and commitment from […]
Writing your CKE to become an HR professional – Part II
Featuring Post-Degree Certificate in Human Resources Management alumni Jody Yap. Part two of our series on writing the CKE exam features Post-Degree Certificate in Human Resources Management graduate Jody Yap. In the field of human resources, gaining a designation from the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) is a great way to set yourself up for […]
Weekly Voice: Fast track your career with York’s tailor made Cyber Security program
As businesses collect, share and disseminate data, the value of the information continues to be a major target for both insider and external threat actors. A breach that unveils sensitive information related to any of these could lead to catastrophic results for any company. “Never has there been more urgency for organizations to bring […]
Writing your CKE to become an HR professional – Part I
Featuring Post-Degree Certificate in Human Resources Management alumni Belinda Schuler-Chin. In the field of human resources, gaining a designation from the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) is a great way to set yourself up for success in the industry. An important part of attaining your Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) […]
NOW Magazine: Hack The Job Market
Graduates typically find jobs in consulting firms with starting salaries ranging from $60,000 to $80,000 By Kevin Ritchie It’s hard to get through the day without reading a headline about cyber-security. Last month Yahoo revealed that at least 500 million user accounts were hacked in 2014, a theft considered the biggest known data […]
Part-time Learning Gives Professional Accountants Opportunity to Get Ahead
There’s no greater tool for accountants looking to get ahead in their careers than a Charted Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Earning the designation not only provides comprehensive training and advanced skills, but also demonstrates to employers a desire to improve and lead. However, it can be difficult for current employees to gain the necessary learning […]
Media Planet: Becoming A Cyber Security Expert Through Education
Information technology has grown in sophistication over the last 20 years, with multiple streams of expertise, and cyber security is standing out more as one in need of new recruits. There are boot camps for exam prep, and self-sourced learning offers another way to gain knowledge on the subject, but a full-fledged program presents a […]
Cyber security a pressing need for businesses
Dozens of Canadian organizations have been forced to pay cyber attackers to regain control of computer files and IT systems over the past year, CTV reported earlier this month, becoming the latest reminder of the need to implement and manage strong cyber security measures within today’s businesses. As businesses collect, share and disseminate data, […]
Metro News: Business Administration at the School of Continuing Studies
Learn the skills employers value most. Starting this September, those looking to supplement their university or college education with a focus on business or management will be able to do so through a new post-graduate certificate in business administration offered by at York University’s School of Continuing Studies. “This certificate program is the perfect way […]