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Diplomas

Diploma programs across the nation lead to academic awards of competency in a vocational, professional, or research field. Academic diploma programs can lead to associate, bachelor, masters, or PhD designations. Trade or professional diploma programs present student with direct training in a specific field or competency is a wide range of professions. A diploma tells prospective employers that the graduate has had pertinent training in their chosen field.

There are short-term diploma programs that offer direct professional training that can be completed in as little as nine months. These diplomas are trade-specific and often provide academic training combined with practical work experience. Many diploma programs are offered by trade schools and university continuing education extensions. The fields are exhaustive.

Diploma major fields may include theatre arts, massage therapy, culinary studies, interior design, office administration, dental assisting, photography, heating and air conditioning, drafting, nursing, medical billing and coding, electrical contracting, pharmacy technology, criminal justice, network security, computer repair, paralegal studies, retailing, web design, biotechnology, automotive and diesel, EMT, cosmetology, tax preparation, esthetics, surgical technology, legal secretarial, and digital animation.

Diploma programs are especially convenient for working adults or persons with families who want to attain job-specific training that is recognized by today's employers. They help people launch careers and enter their chosen fields without having to complete a four-year degree.

There are diploma programs that augment students' existing professional skills as well. For example, postgraduate diploma programs in education prepare teachers who already hold bachelor degrees in a specific field to enter the classroom.



Top Diploma Schools

      
  • Post University

    Earn your degree online or on campus and accelerate your life.

    Programs

    • H.R. Management
    • Finance
    • Certificate in Game Design and Animation
    • More...
    Location:
    Waterbury: 800 Country Club Rd., Waterbury CT 06723
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  • Stratford Career Institute

    Earn Your Diploma from Home!

    Programs

    • Fashion Merchandising and Design
    • Electrician
    • Early Childhood Education
    • More...

    Location: Online

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  • Animal Behavior College

    Interested in a career as a professional dog trainer? Animal Behavior College is the place to start.

    Programs

    • Veterinary Assistant
    • Grooming Instruction
    • Certified Dog Trainer Instructor Course
    Location:
    Northridge: 9249 Reseda Blvd, Northridge CA 91324
    Animal Behavior College
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  • University of Phoenix

    At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

    Programs

    • Continuing Education for Educators.
    • A.A. in Information Technology/Cisco Networking
    • A.A. in Information Technology/Web Design
    • More...

    Location: Online

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  • Allied Schools

    Whether you want to train for a new career, advance within your current company, or simply learn new skills to stay competitive in today's job market, Allied's distance education training can help!

    Programs

    • California Real Estate Broker's License
    • California Real Estate Salesperson
    • Real Estate Appraisal License
    • More...
    Location:
    Laguna Hills: 22952 Alcalde Drive, Laguna Hills CA 92653
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  • Penn Foster Schools

    Advance your career with our affordable, self-paced, career-focused distance education programs.

    Programs

    • Freelance Writer
    • Appliance Repair
    • Small Business Management
    • More...
    Location:
    Scranton: , Scranton PA 18501
    Scottsdale: , Scottsdale AZ 85254
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  • Art Instruction Schools

    Further your art training with Art Instruction Schools.

    Programs

    • Fundamentals of Art

    Location: Online

    Art Instruction Schools
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  • Bridge

    Earn your English language teaching certification with Bridge.

    Programs

    • Bridge IDELT (International Diploma in English Language Teaching)

    Location: Online

    Bridge
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  • Jewelry & Watch Repair School of New England

    Welcome to the Jewelry & Watch Repair School of New England! Here, you will turn your interest in jewelry, watches, and clocks into practical, real world experience in the jewelry repair, clock repair, and watch repair industries. Our correspondence courses allow you to study at home at a comfortable pace, while our video-guided lessons get you repairing watches, clocks, and jewelry right away.

    Programs

    • Beginning & Intermediate Jewelry Repair
    • Master Watchmaker
    • Beginning & Intermediate Watch Repair
    • More...

    Location: Online

    Jewelry & Watch Repair School of New England
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  • PrepMasters

    Give your career a boost with training certification from PrepMasters.

    Programs

    • Adobe Certified Instructor Workshop
    • Microsoft Certified Trainer Workshop
    • Geographical Information Systems
    • More...

    Location: Online

    PrepMasters
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