continuing education

noun

|Updated on: 21 Jun 2018

Definition of continuing education

: formal courses of study for adult part-time students

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Recent Examples of continuing education from the Web

The company provides on-site IT training, support seminars and training for IT certification and growth, as well as continuing education and certification for legal professionals.

— azcentral, "Top Companies to Work for in Arizona-Medium Companies," 7 June 2018
Smart Chemical Services, an Amarillo, Texas, supplier to the oil- and-gas industry with 110 employees, will incorporate continuing education and training into employee meetings so that meals will remain deductible.

— ruth simon, WSJ, "Tax Law Makes Companies Rethink Entertainment Expenses," 17 May 2018
Until this change in the tax code, eligible unreimbursed expenses included items such as tools, computers, uniforms, mileage, industry conferences, professional memberships, continuing education — and the cost of maintaining a home office.

— elisabeth leamy, chicagotribune.com, "Working remotely from a home office? You just lost a tax break," 29 May 2018
Before speaking with the patient, the doctor takes a 30-minute online continuing education tutorial to review details about genetic testing and the disorder.

— michelle andrews, Washington Post, "What if your doctor offered genetic testing as a way to keep you healthy?," 28 May 2018
Before speaking with the patient, the doctor takes a 30-minute online continuing education tutorial to review details about genetic testing and the disorder.

— michelle andrews, The Seattle Times, "What if your doctor offered genetic testing as a way to keep you healthy?," 28 May 2018
The association provides continuing education to its financial-planning members as well as media training and relevant content in webinars, newsletters, blog posts and the Journal of Financial Planning.

— bill zimmerman, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Financial Planning Association conducts membership drive," 9 May 2018
That long list of memberships means that the company is always up to date on the newest methods and the best continuing education programs.

— jessica levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Top mechanical contract company Butters-Fetting is hiring," 4 May 2018
The Symposium offers six hours of continuing education units to mental health professionals who attend the full-day event.

— staff report, Post-Tribune, "Community news," 2 May 2018

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