continuing education

noun

: formal courses of study for adult part-time students

Examples of continuing education in a Sentence

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Continue pursuing further education Many professionals who invest in continuing education, including certifications or online bachelor’s degree programs, report enhanced career opportunities and higher earnings. Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025 At Northwestern University, the Kellogg School of Management delivered about 350 continuing education programs to more than 22,000 participants in fiscal 2024, its highest demand ever. Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2025 Although there are more limitations on what 529 funds can be applied to compared to Trump Accounts, restrictions have loosened in recent years to include continuing education classes, apprenticeship programs and student loan payments. Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 June 2025 Every broker licensed in California is required to complete 45 hours of continuing education every four years. Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for continuing education

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of continuing education was in 1927

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“Continuing education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuing%20education. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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