Ed4Career Blog

National Career Development Month

By Kris Powers | November 14th 2018

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Career development is an ongoing process that forms an individual’s work identity. It begins when, as a child, you notice that grownups have many different jobs; policemen, doctors, retail workers, teachers, etc. and continues as you grow and discover other types of occupations through observation, exploration or education.


Make Time for Career Training

By Kris Powers | November 7th 2018

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Have you considered training for a new career but are concerned about finding the time to fit learning into your schedule? If you already have other commitments (job, family, home, etc.), even thinking about finding the time to go to school can create a sense of panic! Before you put your dreams aside, take a deep breath and explore various ways to “find time” in your day for learning.


You May be Good, but What if You Could be Better?

By Kris Powers | October 31st 2018

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You may be good at what you do, but what if you could be better? You’ve come to a point of familiarity in your job. You pretty much know what to expect day in and day out. You know your tasks, and you handle them well. So, what’s next?


Why Certifications are Important

By Kris Powers | October 24th 2018

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Earning certification not only positions you as a leader in your industry - it’s an investment in yourself and your long-term career.


Tips for Improving Productivity

By Kris Powers | October 17th 2018

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If you’re still using old tactics that drain you and the hours in your day, then it’s time to look for new methods. In this video, we’ll discuss some of the ways you can work smarter not harder. They’re easy to do and you can start as soon as today.

Announcing our 1 Million Course Program Give Away!

By Kris Powers | October 3rd 2018

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At Ed4Career, we believe that everything you learn changes you in ways that you would never expect. Lifelong learning is an absolute must in this era of constant change and disruption. It’s from this love for learning that we are partnering with Ed4Training in giving away 1 MILLION FREE professional development course programs!

This Million Course Program Giveaway is open to anyone and everyone that wants to participate. Each program consists of a minimum of at least 5 courses and in many cases up to 15 courses. Participants can enroll in as many programs as they want for only the $10 processing fee. The actual value of the programs ranges from $100 to $300 and you will have access to the course for an entire year from the date of your enrollment.


Fit Lifelong Learning into Your Schedule

By Kris Powers | September 19th 2018

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Individuals of all ages should seek out opportunities for learning to enable them to stay current and informed. Whether for personal or professional development, learning something new offers many benefits, including better mental health. And who doesn’t want that? But finding the time for learning? Sometimes, that’s not easy. For working professionals, after-work hours are at a premium. And for most of us, the idea of fitting one more item into an already jam-packed schedule threatens to put us over the edge.



Improve Productivity

Who doesn’t want to learn how to improve themselves with tips on motivation, self-control, and productivity? Learning how to better manage yourself and your time is key to living a fulfilling life.


Overcoming Your Fear of Failure

By Kris Powers | September 5th 2018

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The premise behind "failing forward" is that we should learn from our mistakes and become better because of them. Setbacks shouldn’t hold us back, they should give us the knowledge we need to move forward.


Careers with Great Growth Potential

By Kris Powers | August 29th 2018

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When choosing a career path, it’s important to not only follow your interests, but to consider the education or training needed, potential pay, benefits, room for advancement, and the anticipated future growth of jobs in that field.